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Air Canada CEO to resign after backlash to video tribute of pilots killed in crash

Michael Rousseau faced mockery for speaking English and not French while addressing fatal LaGuardia airport crashSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe head of Canada’s largest airline is stepping down after...

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Interpol arrest warrant requested in Congo-Brazzaville for Jean-Guy Blaise Mayolas

Football federation president on the run with wife and sonConviction in absentia of wide-ranging corruption chargesAuthorities in Congo-Brazzaville have applied to Interpol for an international arrest warrant against Jean-Guy Blaise Mayolas, the...

The Guardian 2 months ago

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China’s ‘teapot’ oil refineries keep economy brewing – but surging crude prices leave them strained

The factories, which buy cheap crude and turn it into fuel, are struggling as higher oil prices threaten their razor-sharp margins The towns that are the bulwark of China’s energy security can, at a moment of global crisis, appear deceptively quiet...

The Guardian 2 months ago

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Stanford study outlines dangers of asking AI chatbots for personal advice

While there’s been plenty of debate about AI sycophancy, a new study by Stanford computer scientists attempts to measure how harmful that tendency might be.

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Iran-backed Houthis join war with attack against Israel

There are fears the Iranian proxy may attack shipping in the Red Sea, adding to global economic woes.

BBC News 2 months ago

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Mexico finds 2 boats lost while carrying aid to Cuba

Two sailboats had gone missing while sailing from Mexico to Havana to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Cuba. Now, Mexican officials say the vessels have been found and the crews are safe.

DW News 2 months ago

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Zelenskyy visits Doha as Ukraine, Qatar sign defense pact

Ukraine and Qatar have agreed to cooperate on high-tech projects and share battlefield expertise on countering missile and drone threats.

DW News 2 months ago

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Thousands march through London in stand against the far right

Organisers say 'Together Alliance' event was the largest anti-far-right march in British history.

Al Jazeera 2 months ago

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'I was naive,' says minister who quit over Labour Together claims

Josh Simons resigned after facing claims a think tank he used to run commissioned a report into journalists' backgrounds.

BBC News 2 months ago

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Iranian strike on Saudi base wounds several US troops, damages aircraft

A dozen US troops were wounded in an Iranian attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, with two suffering serious injuries and 10 concussions, according to US media reports. The personnel were inside a building hit during the strike, which...

France 24 2 months ago

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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy signs air defence deals with UAE, Qatar on Gulf tour

Kyiv has sought to leverage its expertise in downing Russian drones to help Gulf nations.

Al Jazeera 2 months ago

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Elon Musk’s last co-founder reportedly leaves xAI

Earlier this month, it looked like all but two of Elon Musk’s 11 co-founders at his AI startup xAI had departed the company. Now, according to Business Insider, the remaining two co-founders, Manuel Kroiss and Ross Nordeen, have left as well. Business Insider said on Wednesday…

TechCrunch 2 months ago

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These iPad apps will make you wish you had more free time

We’ve compiled a list of some of the best iPad apps for creativity that are available on the App Store.

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Russian strikes on Ukraine kill at least 5

Russia launched over 270 drones at Ukraine overnight, killing at least five people, Ukrainian authorities reported on Saturday. Two people were killed and at least 11 more were injured in a nighttime Russian drone strike on Odesa, according to the...

France 24 2 months ago

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France unveils aid to shield key sectors from soaring fuel prices

Facing soaring fuel prices from the Middle East conflict, the French government has announced €70 million in targeted aid for April, helping transport, fishing, and agriculture. Measures include a 20-cent-per-litre fuel subsidy for small transport...

France 24 2 months ago

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Whale stranded off Germany's coast gets stuck again

The unlucky humpback was spotted stranded on a sandbank in the Bay of Wismar, less than two days after being set free.

DW News 2 months ago

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Morocco claims AFCON case closed, despite Senegal appeals to CAF and CAS

Morocco believe their successful appeal against their 1-0 defeat by Senegal means the case of the AFCON crown is closed.

Al Jazeera 2 months ago

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Anthropic’s Claude popularity with paying consumers is skyrocketing

Estimates for total Claude consumer users are all over the map (we've seen figures ranging from 18 million to 30 million). Anthropic hasn't disclosed this data, but a spokesperson did tell TechCrunch that Claude paid subscriptions have more than...

TechCrunch 2 months ago