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Tech News

Biden and Harris meet with Big Tech CEOs to address AI threats

The Biden administration spoke to Google, Microsoft, and others at the White House to address key concerns around artificial intelligence (AI).

05/05/2023

Culture news

Hollywood TV and movie writers go on strike for fair pay

Over 11,000 television and movie writers have gone on strike following the breakdown of pay negotiations between their union, the Writers Guild of America, and various major Hollywood studios.

03/05/2023

Culture news

Met Gala stars pay tribute to Karl Lagerfeld

A-listers took to the red carpet on Monday, 1 May, at the Met gala in New York to pay tribute to the late, legendary fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld

02/05/2023

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Lifers in the notorious US prison "Angola" stage annual rodeo

At the sprawling Louisiana prison, inmates clad in black and white stripes go toe-to-toe with horses and bulls at a unique rodeo now in its 57th year.

29/04/2023

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Watch: South Korea's President sings "American Pie"

From discussing nuclear war to belting out a beloved hit: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's White House visit ended on a high note when he sang Don McLean's "American Pie" to great applause.

28/04/2023

South Korea

President Biden issues stark warning to North Korea on nuclear threat

"A nuclear attack by North Korea against the United States or its allies and partners is unacceptable, and will result in the end of whatever regime were to take such an action," Biden said during an afternoon Rose Garden news conference with South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol.

26/04/2023

USA

Backlash and disinformation: Bud Light's collab with trans actress

Bud Lights' collaboration with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney has spurred false claims on social media.

25/04/2023

Culture news

U2 announce immersive 'Sphere' experience for Las Vegas residency

The 'U2:UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere' shows will start on 29 September 2023 in the world’s most technologically advanced venue: The MSG Sphere in Las Vegas.

25/04/2023

Culture news

Tucker Carlson's controversial moments and a looming presidential bid

Former Fox News anchor Tucker Carlson's most controversial moments... And is a presidential bid on the way?

25/04/2023

Sudan

RAF planes arrive in Sudan for large-scale evacuation of UK citizens

Warring sides in Sudan have agreed to a 72-hour ceasefire in the midst of ongoing evacuations from a conflict-stricken region. However, it remains unclear whether the truce will hold as clashes have continued after previously called ceasefires.

25/04/2023

World News

Europe's military spending soars, fuelled by Ukraine war

Western and Central European states spent some €313 billion on their military forces last year, according to SIPRI.

24/04/2023

Culture news

Halyna Hutchins' family still suing Alec Baldwin over her on-set death

Halyna Hutchins' family in Ukraine still plans to sue the Hollywood actor despite criminal charges being dropped over the cinematographer's death.

24/04/2023

Peru

Peruvian ex-president Toledo in jail after extradition from US

Alejandro Toledo is one of four ex-presidents linked to the Odebrecht corruption scandal that has shaken Peru’s politics, with nearly every living former president now on trial or under investigation.

24/04/2023

Ukraine

New US weapons aid could signal Ukraine counteroffensive

A widely expected counteroffensive by Ukraine could be given fresh impetus by the latest round of US military assistance.

20/04/2023

Culture news

What has the Fox-Dominion $800m settlement actually told us?

Fox has half-heartedly acknowledged the court’s rulings that certain claims about Dominion were false but offered no apology.

19/04/2023

Culture news

Fox News settles defamation case for eyewatering $787m

The TV channel paid nearly $800 million to avoid a trial that could have exposed how it spread lies about the 2020 US presidential election.

19/04/2023

Russia

'Crude interference': Russia summons US, UK and Canadian ambassadors

Russia's Foreign Ministry summoned the US, UK and Canadian ambassadors over “crude interference in Russia's internal affairs” after they attended a court hearing.

18/04/2023

USA

SpaceX calls off first launch attempt of giant new rocket

Monday's launch attempt was called off due to a stuck valve in the first-stage booster but there could be another try later this week from South Texas.

17/04/2023

Ireland

Biden concludes Ireland trip and confirms 2024 re-election run

US President Joe Biden drew a crowd that was nearly double the size of Ballina's population to make his final speech in Ireland before flying back to Washington DC.

15/04/2023

Europe News

Europe's week: Macron's comments about Taiwan reveal EU division

In our weekly programme we follow the outcome of the French president's official visit to China.

14/04/2023