Migrant deaths hit record number in 2024, UN agency says
Nearly 9,000 fatalities confirmed worldwide, but real toll likely much higher.
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah sworn in as Namibia’s first female president
Outgoing leader Mbumba hands power to Nandi-Ndaitwah at a ceremony coinciding with country’s 35th independence day.
Sudan’s army retakes presidential palace in Khartoum, strikes blow to RSF
Sudan’s army has retaken the palace in a key symbolic victory, according to civilians and experts.
Can Ukraine and Russia realistically reach peace?
Redi Tlhabi discusses the Russia-Ukraine war and what’s next with a former US diplomat and a Russian professor.
Siri’s ‘Non-Existent’ AI Features Spark Apple Legal Battle
A class action lawsuit alleges Apple misled consumers by advertising advanced Siri AI features that never materialized, sparking legal scrutiny and debate.
With Google’s Gemini, Create Podcast-Style Discussions From Your Docs
Google boosts Gemini with Canvas and Audio Overview, offering real-time editing and podcast-style audio insights to power creative projects.
Damascus Targets All but Israel as Border Crisis Deepens
As Damascus turns its guns on Lebanon and minority communities, Israeli strikes go unanswered and Syrian civilians pay the price. The post Damascus Targets All but Israel as Border Crisis Deepens appeared first on MintPress…
SoftBank Expands AI Portfolio with $6.5B Acquisition of Chip Startup Ampere
Ampere designs high-performance processors tailored for cloud computing, AI workloads, and data centers.
Talks on Russia’s potential return to Olympics to open
The incoming IOC president has revealed to Sky News she is against banning countries from the Olympics over wars and will open talks on Russia’s potential return to the Games.
Germany’s ‘neglected’ military set for new era after historic plan approved
German defence spending has been given a huge boost.