Category: World News
American arrested in Philippines after police find his girlfriend inside water drum: report
Fox News An American expat living in the Philippines has been arrested after police discovered the body of his girlfriend inside a water drum near her home in the nation’s capital. William Thomas Worth, 71, faces murder charges for allegedly killing his girlfriend, 48-year-old Mila Loslos, after finding out she was married with a child…
Read MoreNew AI system can help conserve wildlife, prevent poaching in Africa: report
Fox News African conservationists are hoping that artificial intelligence (AI) powered cameras could help aid in the protection of endangered species, such as the forest and savannah elephants. “We must urgently put an end to poaching and ensure that sufficient suitable habitat for both forest and savanna elephants is conserved,” Dr. Bruno Oberle, Director-General of…
Read MoreUS accused of retreating from NATO ally Albania as Russia looks to grow regional influence
Fox News As Albanians go to the polls on May 14 in local elections in a region that many experts and policymakers consider a tinderbox in Europe’s tumultuous Balkans region, critics worry that the Biden administration has retreated from the former communist county. “Albania has been a NATO member in good standing, serving as a…
Read MoreCyclone Mocha rapidly intensifies ahead of devastating landfall in Myanmar and Bangladesh
Washington Post The storm had sustained winds of 150 mph late Saturday, or just shy of Category 5. Massive storm surge is likely near the landfall area in northern Myanmar. https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2023/05/13/cyclone-mocha-myanmar-bangladesh-landfall/
Read MoreHow a U.S. president known for antisemitism became godfather of Israel
Washington Post Harry Truman used antisemitic slurs in private. But his surprise decision 75 years ago to recognize Israel, launching a fierce alliance, was a long time coming. https://www.washingtonpost.com/history/2023/05/13/harry-truman-israel-antisemitic/
Read MoreThe Mysteries of Zelda
New York Times Countless people find joy, frustration and discovery in video games. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/13/briefing/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-release.html
Read MoreZelensky to meet Pope Francis at Vatican for first time during Ukraine war
Washington Post Zelensky is rallying his European allies this weekend ahead of a planned counteroffensive on the battlefield. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/13/zelensky-pope-francis-italy/
Read MoreEurovision Song Contest 2023: Ukraine tributes and hot pants
Washington Post At the 67th Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool, wartime tributes jostle against kitsch and extreme silliness. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/13/eurovision-song-contest-2023-final/
Read MoreUkraine live briefing: Russian strikes reported in three cities; concerns over safety at nuclear plant
Washington Post Ukrainian officials announced air alerts throughout the country early Saturday, reporting injuries in the cities of Nikopol, Khmelnytskyi and Mykolaiv. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/13/russia-ukraine-war-news/
Read MoreDeepfakes, porn tapes, bots: How AI has shaped a vital NATO ally’s presidential election
Fox News Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s main political opponent accused Russia of using deepfakes and other artificial intelligence (AI)-generated material to meddle in the country’s upcoming presidential election. “The Russians have a vested interest in backing an Erdogan presidency to ensure that he basically stays in power, mainly because the Russians benefit [from] driving…
Read More