MPs and Lords call for new law to address AI threat to human rights
In a summary of its 100-page report, the JCHR points out that AI has been responsible for numerous abuses of human rights. It cites as examples the use of AI…
Protests break out across Syria over fuel price increases
Protests break out across Syria over fuel price increases Demonstrators burn tyres and block highways as protests over increased fuel prices grip Syrian cities. Protests erupt across Syria over sharp…
Residents help battle forest fires threatening homes in Ecuadorian capital
Residents join firefighters battling forest fires that are threatening residential areas in Quito, Ecuador.
Israeli minister threatens to revoke filmmakers’ citizenship over Gaza film
Israeli minister threatens to revoke filmmakers’ citizenship over Gaza film Culture minister labels Gaza genocide film as vile, criticising it after Venice Film Festival recognition. Directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel…
Turkish authorities launch anti-LGBTQ raids, detaining dozens
Turkish authorities launch anti-LGBTQ raids, detaining dozens Turkish police raid LGBTQ groups across major cities, arresting at least 60 in a major crackdown. Turkish police stand outside a nightclub during…
Japanese PM-backed candidate wins Okinawa gubernatorial election
Japanese PM-backed candidate wins Okinawa gubernatorial election Genta Koja beat two-term incumbent Denny Tamaki, who wants a major US military base to be moved out of Okinawa. Genta Koja celebrates…
Russia hits Ukrainian train shortly after Boris Johnson leaves station
A Russian drone struck a train near Ukraine-Poland border, shortly after Former UK PM Boris Johnson left the station.
Niger mutiny exposes growing reliance on Russia
Niger mutiny exposes growing reliance on Russia The attempted power grab has exposed deep grievances within the army and tested Niger’s ties with its Sahelian allies. A military armoured vehicle…
Philippines’ Muslim-majority Bangsamoro region votes for first parliament
Philippines’ Muslim-majority Bangsamoro region votes for first parliament However, deadly violence marred the elections one day before the polls open in the southern Philippine region. Army soldiers check the flow…
Watch: Why a Russian strike on train near Ukraine-Poland border could mark an escalation
No casualties were reported after a Russian drone struck a train shortly after Boris Johnson and top European officials left the area.