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International report warns against loss of control over AI

Researcher Yoshua Bengio warns that a frantic race by tech giants to develop ever more powerful artificial intelligence (AI) could have "harmful" effects.

International report warns against loss of control over AI

Security Minister says Fentanyl fatality rate higher in Canada than US

Security Minister says Fentanyl fatality rate higher in Canada than US

Trump sanctions ICC for 'illegitimate' US, Israel probes

Trump sanctions ICC for 'illegitimate' US, Israel probes

Aga Khan's funeral to be held in Lisbon on Saturday

Aga Khan's funeral to be held in Lisbon on Saturday

Flight carrying 10 reported missing in Alaska

Crews in Alaska were searching Friday for a small commercial plane that went missing with 10 people on board, local authorities said, in the latest US air incident.

Flight carrying 10 reported missing in Alaska

UN warns worst may be yet to come if DRC violence spreads

UNHCR says more than 500,000 people have been displaced since January 2025.

UN warns worst may be yet to come if DRC violence spreads

2 dead after small plane crashes in Sao Paulo street, hits bus

Two people killed in a plane crash in Sao Paulo, Brazil after a small plane crashed on a major avenue, skidding into a bus, authorities confirm.

2 dead after small plane crashes in Sao Paulo street, hits bus

Liverpool thrash Spurs to reach League Cup final

Liverpool remain on course for a quadruple in a dream debut season for Arne Slot.

Liverpool thrash Spurs to reach League Cup final

Real Madrid great Marcelo announces retirement

The 36-year-old spent 16 years at Spanish giants Madrid, winning six La Liga titles and five Champions League trophies.

Real Madrid great Marcelo announces retirement

We will not be bullied, says South Africa's Ramaphosa after US barbs

South Africa will not be bullied, President Cyril Ramaphosa said in a national address Thursday, after his government faced criticism from senior US officials including President Donald Trump.

We will not be bullied, says South Africa's Ramaphosa after US barbs

DR Congo conflict advances as UN calls for peace

The Rwanda-backed M23 armed group continued its advance Thursday through eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and looked poised to seize a strategic town.

DR Congo conflict advances as UN calls for peace

'Life or death consequences for millions': NGOs stunned by US aid freeze

The freeze in aid funding by Donald Trump's new US administration has left humanitarian workers seeing a large proportion of their budget cut off and fearing millions will be affected.

'Life or death consequences for millions': NGOs stunned by US aid freeze

Rubio says US backs Kenyan-led Haiti mission but more needed

Rubio said the United States backed an international security mission in Haiti but wanted a broader solution in the troubled country that included economic stimulus.

Rubio says US backs Kenyan-led Haiti mission but more needed

Nearly all USAID staff to be laid off: US media

The Trump administration plans to reduce the number of staff at the US government's giant humanitarian agency USAID to fewer than 300 people from more than 10,000, the New York Times reported.

Nearly all USAID staff to be laid off: US media

Sexual violence against children soars in Haiti: UN

Sexual violence against children increased tenfold in 2024 in Haiti; more than 5,600 people killed in gang violence, UNICEF says.

Sexual violence against children soars in Haiti: UN

Trump condemned for ICC sanctions over Israel, US probes

UN, EU urges President Trump to reverse travel ban and asset freeze on ICC officials, staff and their families, says court should be allowed to undertake its duties independently.

Trump condemned for ICC sanctions over Israel, US probes

Trump demands US aid agency closure despite tumult

President Donald Trump on Friday called for USAID to be shut down, in an escalation of his unprecedented campaign to dismantle the massive government aid agency.

Trump demands US aid agency closure despite tumult

Federal judge blocks Trump's birthright citizenship order

A federal judge on Wednesday blocked Donald Trump's attempt to restrict birthright citizenship in the United States in a blow to the president's bid to end a right enshrined in the Constitution.

Federal judge blocks Trump's birthright citizenship order

UNICEF says at least 40 children killed in Sudan over three days

At least 40 children were killed by bombings over three days in several parts of Sudan, in a "stark" example of the threats facing young people in the war-torn country.

UNICEF says at least 40 children killed in Sudan over three days

'We live or die here': Gazans reject Trump proposal

War-displaced Palestinians finally back to the Gaza Strip's devastated north told AFP on Wednesday that they would never agree to give up the territory.

'We live or die here': Gazans reject Trump proposal

Freed Israeli hostage returned ashen and emaciated, mother says

After more than 15 months in Gaza, hostage Romi Gonen's life was in real danger at the point of her release after she was deprived of food and sunlight, her mother said Wednesday.

Freed Israeli hostage returned ashen and emaciated, mother says

French PM Francois Bayrou survives no-confidence votes

Bayrou on Wednesday survived two no-confidence votes in parliament, winning some breathing space after less than two months in office but still facing an uncertain future.

French PM Francois Bayrou survives no-confidence votes

Following Trump, Argentina quits World Health Organization

Argentina said it will quit the World Health Organization, following in the footsteps of Donald Trump citing similar complaints over the UN body's management of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Following Trump, Argentina quits World Health Organization

US skipping G20 talks due to South Africa's 'anti-American' agenda

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday he would skip Group of 20 talks this month in South Africa, accusing the host government of an "anti-American" agenda.

US skipping G20 talks due to South Africa's 'anti-American' agenda

Trump signs order barring trans athletes from women's sports

US President Trump signed an executive order seeking to ban transgender athletes from participating in women's sports, in his latest move targeting transgender people.

Trump signs order barring trans athletes from women's sports

US waives aid ban to boost Haiti mission

The United States said Wednesday it was making an exemption in President Donald Trump's aid freeze to support a security mission in troubled Haiti, although some assistance was put on hold.

US waives aid ban to boost Haiti mission

Sudan rebels say army attacks group's positions in south

A rebel force in Sudan's south accused the army on Tuesday of attacking its positions in an attempt to clutch land, a day after deadly shelling that authorities blamed on the group.

Sudan rebels say army attacks group's positions in south

Trump, China's Xi set to speak on tariff battle

Trump and Xi Jinping are expected to speak by phone on Tuesday, just hours after slapping tariffs on each other's economies in an escalating trade war.

Trump, China's Xi set to speak on tariff battle

South Africa soldiers killed in DR Congo due home Wednesday

The remains of 14 South African soldiers killed in the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo more than a week ago are due home Wednesday, the defence force said.

South Africa soldiers killed in DR Congo due home Wednesday

Taliban raid women's radio station in Afghanistan

Afghanistan's Taliban authorities raided well-known women's radio station Radio Begum on Tuesday, arresting two employees, the broadcaster said.

Taliban raid women's radio station in Afghanistan

UN decries 'state of confusion' over Trump funding freeze

Several UN agencies voiced alarm on Tuesday at US President Donald Trump's decision to freeze nearly all foreign aid, saying "confusion" reigned over what the full impact would be.

UN decries 'state of confusion' over Trump funding freeze

His Highness Aga Khan IV dies aged 88

He was the founder and president of the Aga Khan Development Network, which employs 96,000 people and finances development programmes, particularly in Asia and Africa.

His Highness Aga Khan IV dies aged 88

US freezes funding contributions to Kenya-led Haiti security force

The United States has frozen its financial contributions to a United Nations fund for a multinational security support mission in Haiti, a move that would stop $13.3 million in pending aid.

US freezes funding contributions to Kenya-led Haiti security force

USAID employees sent on leave as part of Trump's purge

The agency said in a statement on its website -- which reappeared Tuesday after going dark over the weekend -- that the staff leave will begin shortly before midnight on February 7.

USAID employees sent on leave as part of Trump's purge

Trump says US will take over Gaza, create 'Riviera of the Middle East'

President Donald Trump revealed an extraordinary plan Tuesday for the United States to take over the Gaza Strip and resettle Palestinians in other countries.

Trump says US will take over Gaza, create 'Riviera of the Middle East'

Trump in 'no rush' to speak with China's Xi despite tariff battle

Beijing said it was imposing levies on imports of US energy, vehicles and equipment in a return salvo minutes after Trump's threatened tariffs on Chinese goods came into effect Tuesday.

Trump in 'no rush' to speak with China's Xi despite tariff battle

Aga Khan: Racehorse billionaire and Islamic spiritual leader

He was the son of a British socialite and a playboy ambassador for Pakistan, who became known for having a string of high-profile lovers that landed him in the diary columns of glossy magazines.

Aga Khan: Racehorse billionaire and Islamic spiritual leader

Salvage crews recover part of plane in fatal Washington crash

Salvage crews on Monday recovered part of the fuselage of a passenger plane that plunged into the Potomac River last week after colliding with a US Army helicopter, killing 67 people.

Salvage crews recover part of plane in fatal Washington crash

Air pollution fuels lung cancer among non-smokers: study

Air pollution fuels lung cancer among non-smokers: study

Air pollution fuels lung cancer among non-smokers: study

It helps to walk away sometimes

Rashford's divorce with Manchester United didn't come as a surprise to many.

It helps to walk away sometimes

Trump's aid freeze 'war on development', rights groups say

Leading reproductive and LGBTQI rights groups have slammed Trump's administration for wielding a "deadly political weapon" with freeze foreign aid.

Trump's aid freeze 'war on development', rights groups say

Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington for Gaza ceasefire talks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to begin talks on a second phase of the ceasefire with Hamas as he meets with the new Trump administration in Washington.

Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington for Gaza ceasefire talks

Trump halts Mexico tariffs as last-ditch Canada, China talks continue

US President Donald Trump delayed the start of tariffs on Mexico for one month after the two countries struck a last-minute border deal Monday.

Trump halts Mexico tariffs as last-ditch Canada, China talks continue

Musk takes control of US Treasury payments systems

Elon Musk's aides have taken control of the US Treasury Department's payments system which manages trillions of dollars of transactions each year.

Musk takes control of US Treasury payments systems

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