French MPs approve assisted dying law with strict rules after years of argument
The bill would allow assisted dying for terminally ill adults who meet strict criteria.
More people around the world now favour China over the US, Pew study suggests
There is more confidence in Xi Jinping than Tweety McTreason, the US think tank’s survey indicates.
Five arrested after Hong Kong police raid independent bookshops
Officials say they are suspected of selling “seditious” books which incited “hatred” against authorities.
World’s first operation performed by robot surgeons has been carried out
Two teleoperated robots work as a team to perform a laparoscopic gallbladder removal during a pre-clinical trial (Picture: University of California San Diego (UCSD)/Cover Images)
Emergent hits a $1.5bn valuation as vibe coding mints another unicorn
Emergent’s vibe coding platform hit a $1.5bn valuation a year after launch. Its founder says most businesses do not need software, they need a way
Spotify launches a conversational AI that lets you shape what plays by talking to the app
Spotify launched a conversational AI feature that lets Premium users type or speak directly in the app to control what plays, learn about music, and
Todd Blanche’s loyalty to Trump questioned in Senate confirmation hearing
Blanche’s actions have raised questions about the independence of the Department of Justice, which he currently leads.
Why are right-wing parties gaining ground in Latin America?
Several recent elections have strengthened conservative forces across parts of Latin America.
Argentine VP calls England ‘pirates’ ahead of World Cup semifinal clash
Argentina vice president’s remarks made ahead of the World Cup semifinal against England and amid sovereignty dispute.
Special police team to investigate killing of an anti-migrant leader in South Africa
The March and March provincial leader died of his injuries in hospital several days after being shot.
Dramatic video shows wildfire surround freight train in Canada
CN Rail told the BBC that operations were temporarily suspended in the affected area in the province of Ontario.
Rastafarians in Kenya fail in bid to get cannabis legalised for religious purposes
The court acknowledged the need for a broader national debate on cannabis policy in Kenya.
Air India crash report likely to be ready in October, say investigators
The crash killed 260 people, including 241 on board, with only one passenger surviving.
AI is not ready to fly solo in space
In sci-fi, AI can navigate the unknowns and — ideally — keep human travelers safe. But it’s not intelligent enough to do that yet.