In Photos: The Aftermath of the Maha Kumbh Mela Stampede
Many were feared dead after millions of Hindu pilgrims at a huge Hindu festival in India rushed to bathe in holy river waters.
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DeepSeek’s A.I. Chatbot Awkwardly Navigates China’s Censors
Asked about sensitive topics, the bot would begin to answer, then stop and delete its own work. It refused to answer questions like: “Who is Xi Jinping?”
Shares of LVMH drop 5% as full-year results throw doubt on broad luxury recovery
LVMH shares dropped as slightly better-than-expected full-year results from the world’s largest luxury company threw doubt over a broader sector recovery.
Citing ‘Shadow of Evil,’ Vatican Warns About the Risks of A.I.
A new document examines the opportunities and risks of artificial intelligence and calls for “moral and ethical considerations” to be enshrined in all of its applications.
Rebels edging closer to taking key DR Congo city
Reports the airport has fallen adds to the sense that the M23 has the upper hand in the eastern city of Goma.
Middle East live: Donald Trump invites Benjamin Netanyahu to be first foreign leader to visit White House
Israeli prime minister’s invitation is major concession to US ally who is wanted by the international criminal court for war crimes Donald Trump has invited Benjamin Netanyahu to be the first foreign leader to visit the White House, in a major concession to a US ally who is wanted by the international criminal court for…
Israel’s Netanyahu invited to meet Trump at White House next week
The Israeli PM’s office says he is the first foreign leader to be invited during Trump’s second term.
Caravan laden with explosives found in Sydney allegedly intended for antisemitic attack
New South Wales police investigating after explosives found in Dural with Chris Minns warning incident could have led to ‘mass casualty event’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Counter terrorism police are investigating after a caravan was found laden with explosives…
Wednesday briefing: The problems, perils and precedent of ‘cleaning out’ Gaza
In today’s newsletter: After Donald Trump’s remarks, renewed alarm about what will follow the first phase of the ceasefire Good morning. Donald Trump presented his proposal as one rooted in a concern for the safety of Palestinians: it was time to find many of the residents of Gaza somewhere else to live. “I’d rather get…
Critical chip firm ASML posts quarterly bookings surge on heated AI demand
Dutch semiconductor equipment maker ASML on Wednesday reported better-than-expected net sales and profit results for the fourth quarter.