Category: World News
US indictments reveal AI use in Russia disinformation campaign targeting 2024 election
Fox News Experts say the Kremlin could include artificial intelligence (AI) in efforts to manipulate November’s presidential elections through influence schemes. The U.S. Department of Justice last week revealed indictments that were part of an ongoing investigation into alleged Russian government plots to try and influence American voters through a variety of disinformation campaigns. U.S.…
Read MoreWhat is ecocide and could it become an international crime like genocide?
Washington Post Vanuatu, Fiji and Samoa — island nations particularly vulnerable to climate change — asked the International Criminal Court to make the destruction of ecosystems a crime. https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2024/09/10/ecocide-law-crime-genocide-icc/
Read MoreIsrael Strikes in Part of Gaza Packed With Displaced People
New York Times The Civil Defense in Gaza said a large number of people had been killed and wounded. Israel said it had attacked militiants. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/09/world/middleeast/israel-mawasi-gaza-strike.html
Read More1 Person Killed in Ukrainian Drone Strike Near Moscow, Russia Says
New York Times Russia’s air defense system shot down 20 drones in the region, the country’s defense ministry said. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/10/world/europe/russia-moscow-drone-strike-ukraine.html
Read MoreIsraeli strike kills dozens in Gaza humanitarian area
Washington Post At least 40 were killed after missiles struck a tent camp in Khan Younis, Gaza Civil Defense officials said. The Israeli military said it was targeting Hamas operatives. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/10/israel-strike-gaza-mawasi-khan-younis-deaths/
Read MoreHow Nail Salons Lift Morale in Ukraine
New York Times Even a visit for a manicure, which often involves navigating power outages and air-raid sirens, can turn into an act of defiance as Russia’s war in the country drags on. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/10/world/europe/ukraine-nail-salons.html
Read MoreInternational manhunt underway for man accused of committing ‘most cowardly’ crime
Fox News An international manhunt is underway for a suspect who allegedly doused an infant with scalding hot coffee at a park in Australia late last month. Queensland police say the coward assaulted the infant at Hanlon Park in Stones Corner around noon on Aug. 27. That’s when a man walked up to a family…
Read MoreNational police director, fugitive banker among 9 dead in El Salvador helicopter crash
Fox News El Salvador’s military says the national police director, other high-ranking police officials and a fugitive banker were among nine people killed in a military helicopter crash in a rural part of the country. The cause of the crash on Sunday night is under investigation. It occurred after the banker, Manuel Coto, was captured…
Read MoreGermany to Tighten Border Controls as Anti-Immigrant Parties Gain Votes
New York Times The government said it would expand patrols as part of a ‘hard line’ on illegal migration following two deadly stabbings by rejected asylum-seekers and a surge in support for the far right. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/09/world/europe/germany-to-tighten-border-controls.html
Read MorePrincess Kate says she has finished cancer chemo treatment
Washington Post Kate, largely out of the public eye since Christmas, said she was “looking forward to being back at work and undertaking a few more public engagements in the coming months when I can.” https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/09/princess-kate-chemotherapy-cancer-video/
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