Why do we miss 2016?
First of a series exploring the defining moments of the past decade.
Canada’s AI minister blames OpenAI for ‘failure’ after mass shooting – Politico
- Canada’s AI minister blames OpenAI for ‘failure’ after mass shooting Politico
- OpenAI's ban of Canada school shooting suspect's account raises scrutiny of other online activity Reuters
- Danger was flagged, but not reported: What the Tumbler Ridge tragedy reveals about Canada’s AI governance vacuum The Conversation
- Canada Presses OpenAI for Answers on Mass Shooter’s Chatbot Use The New York Times
- Canada summons OpenAI senior staff over Tumbler Ridge shooting BBC
Russia considers fuel support for Cuba as Canada pledges food aid
A US-imposed fuel embargo has threatened to spark a humanitarian crisis in Cuba, whose energy grid relies on fossil fuel
What El Mencho’s death means for Mexico’s cartels
Mexico kills cartel leader El Mencho. Violence erupts nationwide. What changes now?
Ukraine built elite unit from scratch in 2022. It just cut off Russian forces on 2026’s most decisive front – Euromaidan Press
- Ukraine built elite unit from scratch in 2022. It just cut off Russian forces on 2026's most decisive front Euromaidan Press
- The village where Russian soldiers have a life expectancy of 12 minutes The Times
- Ukraine’s Elite “Artan” Unit Breaks Russian Lines Near Zaporizhzhia in Coordinated Assault, Video UNITED24 Media
- Russian army plans new assaults in Stepnohirsk, Zaporizhzhia region, Voloshyn claims Ukrinform
- Russian Forces Advance in Zaporozhye Region Военное дело
Trail goes cold for conspiracy theorist gunman six months on
Dezi Freeman fled into bushland after allegedly gunning down two police officers in August.
Cuba: Technological Disobedience
In US-blockaded Cuba, ingenious mechanics and inventors revive old machines to survive during a time of scarcity.
Pope Leo to tour Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea – BBC
- Pope Leo to tour Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea BBC
- Church in Monaco awaits Pope Leo with joy Vatican News
- Pope Leo to tour four African countries in first major overseas trip of 2026 Reuters
- Pope Leo to Visit Africa, Signaling Continent’s Importance to Catholicism - The New York Times The New York Times
- Pope Leo XIV to embark on 10-day Africa tour, trips to Spain, Monaco OSV News
Pope Leo to visit four African countries in April
This is the first time that a pope will visit Algeria, whose population is mostly Muslim.
New Zealand fight back to eliminate cohosts Sri Lanka from T20 World Cup
New Zealand win by 61 runs, ejecting Sri Lanka at the Super Eights stage.
Death toll from Brazil floods rises to 46; 21 people still missing – Reuters
- Death toll from Brazil floods rises to 46; 21 people still missing Reuters
- Brazil floods: 'I saw people trapped in their homes crying for help' BBC
- Dozens missing as Brazil faces heavy rains Vatican News
- At Least 30 Dead After ‘Massive Landslide’ Wipes Out Hillside Neighborhood as 39 People Remain Missing People.com
- Brazil's Minas Gerais state hit by more rain as flooding death toll rises to 59 WRAL
BBC orders quick investigation into BAFTA broadcast slur
British broadcaster has apologised for failing to edit out a racial slur shouted by a guest with Tourette syndrome.
US consular services in illegal Israeli settlement in West Bank condemned
US move to provide consular services in Efrat settlement slammed as breach of international law.
Aid workers face expulsion from Gaza. They hope EU privacy laws can save them. – politico.eu
- Aid workers face expulsion from Gaza. They hope EU privacy laws can save them. politico.eu
- Aid groups petition Israel's top court to halt suspension of some NGOs in Gaza Reuters
- Aid groups petition Israeli Supreme Court as Gaza, West Bank work ban nears Al Jazeera
- Order IDF to probe Gaza aid worker deaths, MSF asks Israel's top court Haaretz
- Aid groups petition High Court to let them keep working in Gaza after ban over new rules The Times of Israel
Report: Khamenei hiding in secret Tehran bunker – www.israelhayom.com
- Report: Khamenei hiding in secret Tehran bunker www.israelhayom.com
- Unmasking the Bayt: Inside the Supreme Leader’s Office, the Hidden Nerve Center of the Islamic Republic United Against Nuclear Iran | UANI
- Iran's supreme leader runs 'state within a state' through secret 4,000-person network, report says Fox News
- Report: Khamenei living in underground bunker, officials blindfolded before meetings Ynetnews
- Who runs Iran? The layers of power that enforce regime's ideology thenationalnews.com
Iran rejects ‘fictional narratives’ of power grab after protest killings
Former President Hassan Rouhani denies reports he wants to replace Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, blames US and Israel.
Herzog’s visit to Ethiopia strengthens Israel ties – The Jerusalem Post
- Herzog’s visit to Ethiopia strengthens Israel ties The Jerusalem Post
- Will Ethiopia be part of Israel’s ‘hexagon’ alliance rivalling its enemies? Al Jazeera
- Visiting Ethiopia, Herzog touts Israel’s ‘strong’ relationships across Africa The Times of Israel
- Two Ancient Nations, One Emerging Horizon ENA English
- 3 major global powers arrive in Ethiopia in the space of one month Business Insider Africa
The Evolving Foundations of Math – Quanta Magazine
- The Evolving Foundations of Math Quanta Magazine
- The Man Who Stole Infinity Quanta Magazine
- Newly found letters show Georg Cantor stole his famous infinity proof Boing Boing
- How Can Infinity Come in Many Sizes? Quanta Magazine
- New Series from Quanta Magazine Explores the Infinite Evolution of Math Quanta Magazine
Russia economy meltdown as Putin makes desperate move as oil revenues plummet – Daily Express
- Russia economy meltdown as Putin makes desperate move as oil revenues plummet Daily Express
- Russia Remade Its Economy for War, but It’s Come at a Huge Cost The New York Times
- Three myths about the Russia economic war Al Jazeera
- From bakeries to beauty shops, Russian businesses are feeling the pain from a new wartime tax policy AP News
- In Russia, many restaurants and cafes close as consumption stalls amid major slowdown Reuters