Google nears release of AI software Gemini, The Information reports (www.reuters.com)
Czech protesters rally against government's pro-Western policies (www.reuters.com)
Oooops, bad news to Blyatnesky, someone no longer want to be part of his childish game.
Powerful earthquake kills 'at least' 296 in Morocco, govt says (www.reuters.com)
In U.S.-China AI contest, the race is on to deploy killer robots (www.reuters.com)
Alongside Sydney Harbour, engineers are working on a submarine that will be powered by artificial intelligence and will have no human crew. The project is being driven by a contest between the U.S., its allies and China to develop AI-controlled weapons that will operate autonomously, including warships and fighter jets. The...
China's widening iPhone curbs roil US technology sector - Reuters (www.reuters.com)
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G20 per capita CO2 emissions from coal rise 7% from 2015, research shows (www.reuters.com)
G20 countries account for 80% of world power sector emissions, with per capita CO2 from coal power at 1.6 tons last year, up from 1.5 tons in 2015 and significantly higher than a global average of 1.1 tons, Ember said....
Nobel Foundation cancels Russia, Belarus, Iran invites to annual prize awards (www.reuters.com)
The Nobel Foundation said on Saturday it would not after all invite the ambassadors of Russia, Belarus and Iran to attend the Nobel Prize awards ceremony in Stockholm this year, reversing an earlier decision after widespread criticism....
Georgia's ruling party to try to impeach president over EU visits, Interpress reports (www.reuters.com)
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French govt seeking to double list of groceries subject to price cuts-source (www.reuters.com)
Gabon army officers say they have seized power after election in oil-rich country (www.reuters.com)
More than 1,000 schools destroyed in Ukraine since war began-UNICEF (www.reuters.com)
More than 1,300 schools have been totally destroyed in government-held areas of Ukraine since Russia’s 2022 invasion and others have been badly damaged, the U.N. children’s fund UNICEF said on Tuesday....
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China's diesel demand fell in June by most in three years, US EIA says (www.reuters.com)
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South Korea urges automakers to disclose EV battery brands after fires (www.reuters.com)
South Korea will urge automakers operating in the country to identify batteries used in their electric vehicles, the government said on Tuesday, as authorities seek to calm public safety concerns after a series of fires involving EVs....
Domino's India franchisee Jubilant reports two-fold surge in Q1 profit (www.reuters.com)
Jubilant FoodWorks (JUBI.NS), opens new tab, Domino’s Pizza’s (DPZ.N), opens new tab Indian franchisee, reported a near two-fold increase in first-quarter profit on Friday, as value meals attracted budget-conscious customers....
Hindenburg alleges India market regulator chief held stake in offshore funds used by Adani Group (www.reuters.com)
U.S. based short-seller Hindenburg Research alleged on Saturday that the head of India’s market regulator, Madhabi Puri Buch, previously held investments in offshore funds also used by the Adani Group....
Sierra Leone court sentences soldiers to long jail terms for failed coup (www.reuters.com)
FREETOWN, Aug 10 (Reuters) - A military court in Sierra Leone has sentenced 24 soldiers to lengthy prison terms for their roles in a failed attempt to overthrow the government of President Julius Maada Bio last November.
Kursk attack will pressure Russia and 'restore justice,' Zelenskiy says (www.reuters.com)
Moscow forces fight Kyiv’s troops in Kursk for sixth day...
Russia fighting intense battles against major Ukrainian incursion (www.reuters.com)
Russia imposes security regime on border regions...
Athletes undercover? Global and U.S. anti-doping agencies clash over tactics (www.reuters.com)
Palestinian kills two people in stabbing attack in Israel (www.reuters.com)
Al Qaeda affiliate says it has taken two Russians hostage in Niger (www.reuters.com)
Aug 3 (Reuters) - An al Qaeda affiliate in West Africa’s Sahel region has taken two Russian citizens hostage in Niger, according to a video released by the group on Friday....
Exchanged prisoner Yashin condemns his 'illegal expulsion' from Russia. (www.reuters.com)
Ilya Yashin, imprisoned in 2022 for criticizing Putin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, said he had not given his consent to deportation and that others in more urgent need of medical care should have gone instead....
Pentagon chief revokes plea deals with three Sept. 11 suspects (www.reuters.com)
Aug 2 (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Friday revoked plea deals agreed to earlier this week with the man accused of masterminding the Sept. 11 attacks, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, and two accomplices, who are held at the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
Venezuela says US 'at the forefront of coup attempt' (www.reuters.com)
CARACAS, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Venezuela’s Foreign Minister Yvan Gil said on Friday that the United States is “at the forefront of a coup attempt” against the South American country amid a dispute over presidential election results that sparked protests.