North Korea executes people for sharing foreign films and TV: UN report
Mass surveillance tech has enabled world’s most restrictive state to exert ‘control in all parts of life’, report says.
UNGA backs resolution on two-state solution for Israel and Palestine
The United Nations has endorsed a resolution reviving a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine.
What Charlie Kirk’s death says about political division in the US
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was killed on a university campus. What does it signal for US political violence?
Recycled glass could help fend off coastal erosion
Sand made from recycled glass can be mixed with sediment to make a medium for plants to grow in. That can help with coastal restoration
Scientists made a biological quantum bit out of a fluorescent protein
Researchers could use quantum effects to develop new types of medical imaging inside cells themselves.
I quit my job to run a silent disco exercise group
The Silent Steppers began in 2024 to promote physical and mental wellbeing.
First gallbladder surgery performed with help of AI-guided robot
Surgeons in Chile performed a pioneering gallbladder operation with the support of a system that combines robotic technology with artificial intelligence.
World’s first AI minister will eliminate corruption, says Albania’s PM
Named Diella, the new minister will help Albania “leapfrog” bigger, more advanced countries, says Edi Rama.
Anti-apartheid hero’s new inquest should lead to justice, Biko family tells BBC
Seen as a martyr in the struggle against white-minority rule, Steve Biko died in police custody in 1977.
UK says ‘great news’ British national freed in Belarus release deal
Julia Fenner was given a long jail term after being detained while entering Belarus in March 2024.
Dutch broadcaster says it will join Eurovision boycott over Israel
The Netherlands follows Ireland in saying it can “no longer justify Israel’s inclusion” in the event.
Trump Administration Seeks Pilot Projects for Air Taxis
The projects would allow small electric or hybrid aircraft to carry passengers or cargo before federal regulators approve their commercial use.
A.I.’s Prophet of Doom Wants to Shut It All Down
Eliezer Yudkowsky has spent the past 20 years warning A.I. insiders of danger. Now, he’s making his case to the public.
Charlie Kirk and the danger of selective empathy
To deny empathy to Kirk and his camp is to undermine our stand against the very divisiveness we criticise.