- Oddest moments from India’s AI summit: Missing stars, traffic chaos and robo-dog controversy politico.eu
- AI hit: India hungry to harness US tech giants’ technology at Delhi summit The Guardian
- Bill Gates' foundation says sudden withdrawal was 'to ensure the focus remains on the AI Summit’s key priorities' Fortune
- India’s AI summit draws global leaders, big pledges and some chaos NBC News
- World Leaders Near Declaration on AI, Indian Government Says Time Magazine
Grey’s Anatomy star Eric Dane dies at 53 after ALS diagnosis
The actor, who also starred in HBO's Euphoria, battled the most common form of motor neurone disease.
Urgent research needed to tackle AI threats, says Google AI boss
But the head of the US delegation at the AI Impact Summit in Delhi says: "We totally reject global governance of AI."
Man in Sicily trained his dog to illegally dump rubbish, say police
City of Catania calls ruse to avoid CCTV cameras installed to stop fly-tipping ‘as cunning as it is doubly wrong’
A man in Catania, Sicily, trained his dog to dump bags of rubbish by the roadside in an attempt to evade surveillance cameras installed to combat fly-tipping, municipal police have said.
The episode was detailed in a post on the city of Catania’s official Facebook page. Accompanying a video of the dog was a remark from the police that “inventiveness can never become an alibi for incivility”.
Continue reading...Macron tells Meloni to ‘stay at home’ after comments on activist death – Euronews.com
- Macron tells Meloni to 'stay at home' after comments on activist death Euronews.com
- French far right looks for Charlie Kirk moment after activist’s killing politico.eu
- Killing of nationalist student leaves French far left in deep trouble as elections loom BBC
- Macron and Meloni clash over killing of French far-right activist in Lyon Al Jazeera
- French prosecutor seeks murder charges over killing of far-right activist The Guardian
Mother and infant burnt to death in Indian state over witchcraft allegations
Eyewitnesses say a mob stormed the woman's home after rumours spread that she was practising witchcraft.
Art and antiques help lift retail sales in Great Britain to biggest monthly rise since 2024
January increase of 1.8% beats forecasts and was also driven by shoppers snapping up jewellery online
Retail sales in Great Britain rose 1.8% in January, the largest monthly increase in almost two years, according to official data, as heavy discounting and post-Christmas sales drew consumers back to bigger ticket purchases.
The rise easily beat forecasts of a 0.2% rise and was partly driven by sales of artwork and antiques sales in January, alongside continued strong sales from online jewellers, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said. It was the biggest monthly rise since May 2024.
Continue reading...Israeli settlers kill 19-year-old Palestinian American, officials and witnesses say – NPR
- Israeli settlers kill 19-year-old Palestinian American, officials and witnesses say NPR
- Palestinian-American Teenager Killed in West Bank Is Laid to Rest The New York Times
- Israeli settler killed Palestinian-American teen in the West Bank, local health ministry says Reuters
- News Wrap: Palestinian-American killed by settlers in occupied West Bank, officials say PBS
- Three Palestinians Wounded by Settlers in West Bank Village, Palestinians Report Haaretz
Is southern Yemen’s next phase being decided on the ground?
Security fragmentation and regional rivalries are reshaping power in southern Yemen.
US jets escort Russian military aircraft out of Alaska’s air defence zone
NORAD says aircraft did not enter sovereign airspace and were not considered a threat.
Trump directs US government to prepare release of files on aliens and UFOs
Trump says he will seek release of files on extraterrestrials, "based on the tremendous interest shown".
One killed, 11 injured in Yemen after security forces disperse STC storming
Protest erupts after the internationally recognised gov't holds its first session in the southern city of Aden.
Trump gives Iran 10-15 days to make deal, warns ‘bad things will happen’
Donald Trump has warned Iran it has 10 to 15 days to reach a deal over its nuclear program, or “bad things” will happen.
Venezuela grants amnesty that could release hundreds of political detainees
More than 600 people may be in custody for political reasons, one Venezuelan rights group estimates.
UK doctor stuck in India after police case over Facebook post
Sangram Patil is accused of posting "objectionable content" about a top Indian leader. He denies the allegation.
Three aid workers killed, 4 wounded in RSF drone attack in Sudan’s Kordofan
The attack comes as the UN releases a report which found that RSF actions have hallmarks of genocide in el-Fasher.
Trump orders Pentagon, federal agencies to release files on UFOs and aliens
US president's announcement comes amid a surge of interest following comments on aliens by ex-President Barack Obama.
Trump vows $10 billion contribution to his own Board of Peace – The Washington Post
- Trump vows $10 billion contribution to his own Board of Peace The Washington Post
- Trump’s first Board of Peace meeting sees lofty pledges, but questions remain CNN
- With a Golden Gavel and a Threat to Iran, Trump Launches His Board of Peace The New York Times
- Trump heads to Georgia after securing Board of Peace pledges for Gaza relief funds AP News
- Trump gets his Board of Peace, even as bigger countries steer clear Politico
Trump says world has 10 days to see if Iran agrees deal or ‘bad things happen’
The US is surging forces to the Middle East amid negotiations with the Islamic Republic over its nuclear programme.
Deadly tower collapse has locals in Lebanon’s Tripoli asking: Are we next?
February 8 collapse killed at least 15 people in Lebanon's second city, where buildings are in poor condition.