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'Stupidity' poses a bigger threat than AI, CEO of Italian defense giant Leonardo says (www.cnbc.com)

Ghana’s anti-LGBTQ+ bill draws international condemnation after it is passed by parliament (apnews.com)

ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — A bill which criminalizes LGBTQ+ people in Ghana and their supporters drew international condemnation Thursday after it was passed by parliament, with the United Nations calling it “profoundly disturbing” and urging for it not to become law....

Leap year software glitch closes fuel pumps across New Zealand (www.straitstimes.com)

Israel Made False Claims About Its Own Evidence in ICJ Defense, Analysis Finds (truthout.org)

cross-posted from: lemmy.zip/post/10724317...

Japan births hit record low and population down by largest margin in 2023 (www.japantimes.co.jp)

George Galloway firm favourite to win chaotic Rochdale by-election (uk.news.yahoo.com)

Why the West’s resentment of China is so misguided (theconversation.com)

Rising hate speech: 75% of hate speech events in States ruled by BJP (www.thehindu.com)

Bird flu reaches mainland Antarctica for first time, scientists say (www.reuters.com)

BUENOS AIRES, Feb 26 (Reuters) - A deadly type of bird flu has been confirmed on the mainland of Antarctica for the first time, scientists said, a potential risk for the southern region’s huge penguin colonies....

New Zealand begins sentencing of those involved in White Island volcanic eruption (www.reuters.com)

WELLINGTON, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Sentencing for the tour booking agents and managers of an island in New Zealand where a volcanic eruption killed 22 people, mostly tourists, in 2019 began on Monday, with the prosecutor warning those sentenced may not be able to pay a fine....

War in Ukraine: Not all European countries view Russia as top threat (www.lemonde.fr)

Israeli Forces Will Move Into Rafah, Cease-Fire Deal or Not, Netanyahu Says (www.nytimes.com)

Many in Myanmar consider fleeing to Thailand to escape conscription into an army they despise (apnews.com)

Israeli soldiers are looting Gaza homes en masse (www.972mag.com)

Soldiers describe how stealing Palestinian property has become totally routine in the Gaza war, with minimal pushback from commanders.

Police called to investigate alleged LGBTQ+ propaganda at Russian 'My Little Pony' convention (abcnews.go.com)

Measles cases rose 79 percent globally last year: WHO (medicalxpress.com)

The World Health Organization voiced alarm Tuesday at the rapid spread of measles, with more than 306,000 cases reported worldwide last year—a 79-percent increase from 2022....

Vietnam to collect biometrics - even DNA - for new ID cards (www.theregister.com)

Russia and China clash with US and UK over attacks on Yemen rebels for strikes on Red Sea ships (apnews.com)

Russia and China on Wednesday accused the United States and Britain of illegally attacking military sites used by Yemen’s Houthi rebels to launch missiles at commercial vessels in the Red Sea, disrupting global shipping....

Gaza doctors: ‘We leave patients to scream for hours and hours’ - BBC News (www.bbc.com)

US conducts strikes against Houthi underwater vessel for the first time since Red Sea attacks began (www.cnn.com)

The US on Saturday conducted strikes against Houthi anti-ship cruise missiles and vessels, including on the first unmanned underwater vessel the Iranian-backed rebel group has used since the attacks in the Red Sea began, according to US Central Command....

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