Artificial intelligence poses ‘extinction’ risk, experts warn in terse statement
May 30, 2023 7:55 PM Critics and insiders have raised the alarm, as AI-powered automation seeps into daily life. Read More
Nato soldiers on guard in Kosovo Serb town after clashes
May 30, 2023 7:45 PM Kosovo police said in a statement that the situation is “fragile, but calm”. Read More
Deepfaking it: America’s 2024 election collides with AI boom
May 30, 2023 7:10 PM While such synthetic media has been around for years, it has been turbocharged over the past year. Read More
Ukraine launches biggest drone attack on Moscow as Russia pummels Kyiv
May 30, 2023 4:35 PM All drones were shot down, but the attack brings the war in Ukraine to Moscow itself. Read More
‘Get out of Washington DC as often as you can’: Singapore’s outgoing ambassador to US
May 30, 2023 4:00 PM “No drama” – that’s the relationship Singapore would like to have with the US, says Mr Ashok Kumar Mirpuri. Read More
France to open its first electric car battery factory
May 30, 2023 3:00 PM It signifies a big step in its race to build up a sector dominated by China. Read More
UK’s planned price caps for essential food items face fierce opposition from retailers
May 30, 2023 2:55 PM Across Europe, food prices for staples such as bread, milk and eggs have climbed between 17-25% over the past year. Read More
Climate costs mount for poorer nations already burdened by debt
May 30, 2023 2:35 PM Many are already struggling to pay back debt when a natural disaster strikes. Read More
Britain takes steps to clamp down on teen vaping
May 30, 2023 7:35 AM A survey found two of five 11-17 year olds said they smoke vapes just to try it. Read More
Russia hits military base in Ukraine in new wave of strikes
May 30, 2023 6:50 AM Kyiv came under attack for the 16th time this month after a second successive night of bombardment. Read More