OpenAI ends Disney partnership as it closes Sora video-making tool
The move comes less two years after the launch of the AI video app sent shockwaves through the media industry.
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Oil at $150 will trigger global recession, says boss of financial giant BlackRock
Larry Fink says if oil prices stay high for a sustained period it will have “profound implications” for the world economy.
Continue ReadingMeta told to pay $375m for misleading users over child safety
The owner of Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp has been found liable by a court in New Mexico.
Continue ReadingUkraine Unesco site damaged as Russia launches 400 drones in deadly daytime attack
Cities across the west of Ukraine were hit, with residential buildings damaged and many injured.
Continue ReadingAt least five killed in massive wave of Russian strikes across Ukraine, officials say
Sirens wailed across Ukraine on Monday night as Russia launched a barrage of missiles and drones at the country. Seven ballistic missiles, 23 cruise missiles, four air-launched guided missiles and 392 drones were used in the attack, the Ukrainian Air Force said in a statement on Telegram.
Continue ReadingElon Musk’s Starlink blocked from operating in Namibia
Namibia’s regulator noted that Starlink’s subsidiary is not locally owned.
Continue ReadingInside the alleged Russian operation to trigger anti-government protests in Angola
A group of Russians and Angolans are going on trial in Angola after being accused of fomenting protests, which they deny.
Continue ReadingSlovenia becomes first EU country to introduce fuel rationing
Until further notice, motorists in Slovenia will be restricted to a maximum purchase of 50 litres of fuel per day.
Continue ReadingCould Iranian missiles reach London and Paris?
Some experts say Iran may be able to launch missiles to hit London, but they would likely be shot down long before arriving and the risk is low.
Continue ReadingUS’ and Iran’s options for ending war narrow the longer it goes on
It emerged on Saturday that Iran had launched two missiles towards the US-UK base on Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, a distance of around 3,800km (2,300 miles). Although the missiles did not reach the island, the incident has raised fresh concerns about Iran’s capabilities. Until now, its missile range was widely believed to be […]
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