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DR Congo: The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has begun its first clinical trial of experimental Ebola treatments, offering fresh hope as the country battles an outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain, for which there is currently no approved vaccine or treatment. The trial has started at an unprecedented pace, with the first patients enrolled just six weeks after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on May 17. Researchers say the rapid launch reflects lessons learned from previous Ebola outbreaks and demonstrates stronger preparedness in responding to emerging health crises. As…
Menlo Park: Meta has removed a newly launched Instagram AI feature after it triggered widespread criticism over privacy and consent. The tool formed part of the company’s Muse Image rollout, an AI-powered image generation feature introduced earlier this week. It enabled users of the Meta AI chatbot to create AI-generated or edited images by referencing content from public Instagram accounts. The feature immediately drew backlash because public accounts were automatically included, allowing users’ photos and likenesses to be used without their explicit permission. Following the criticism, Meta acknowledged it had “missed the mark” and confirmed the feature had been withdrawn.…
London: More than 22,000 fans dressed as rapper Pitbull gathered at BST Hyde Park in London to set a new Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people wearing bald caps. A total of 22,141 attendees wore bald caps, paired with white shirts, black ties, and aviator sunglasses in tribute to the Cuban-American artist before his headline performance at the festival. Accepting the Guinness World Records certificate, Pitbull said he was overwhelmed by the achievement. “I’m speechless. Who would have thought a first-generation Cuban would be record-breaking and record-making?” he said. https://twitter.com/GWR/status/2075673542578917528 Ironically, the rapper, who is naturally bald,…
Florida: Palm Beach International Airport has been renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport, making Donald Trump the first sitting US president to have an airport named in his honor. The name change took effect with new airport signage beginning to appear as part of a phased rebranding process expected to continue over the coming weeks. Airport officials also confirmed that the airport’s three-letter code will change from PBI to DJT on August 18. Reacting to the announcement on Truth Social, President Trump described the recognition as a ‘great honor’ and said the airport’s planned renovation would be ‘spectacular.’ Trump…
Almeria: At least 12 people have died in a devastating wildfire in Almeria, southern Spain, as around 150 firefighters continue efforts to contain the blaze that erupted during an intense heatwave. The regional government of Andalusia confirmed that the death toll rose after six additional fatalities were verified. Most of the victims were reported in the hamlet of Bedar, where the fire spread rapidly through dry vegetation. Authorities stated that the wildfire also left at least six people injured. A woman with burn injuries and another individual suffering from smoke inhalation were taken to the hospital, while four others received…
Beijing: Chinese technology company Xiaomi has unveiled its new Sky Nomad sport utility vehicle (SUV) series, marking its latest expansion into the automotive sector as growth slows in its core smartphone business. Announced by CEO Lei Jun, the new lineup, branded Xiaomi Pengcheng in Chinese, will consist of ‘smart, versatile, and spacious’ extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs). A teaser image of one of the upcoming SUVs accompanied the announcement. EREVs combine features of plug-in hybrid and battery-electric vehicles. They use a combustion engine to generate electricity, extending the vehicle’s driving range while retaining electric propulsion. https://twitter.com/leijun/status/2075112331017879571 The launch marks Xiaomi’s entry…
New York: Canadian pop star Justin Bieber has joined a star-studded lineup of performers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final’s first-ever Super Bowl-style half-time show, set to take place on July 19 in New York City. Bieber will perform alongside Madonna, Shakira, and K-pop sensation BTS during the 11-minute spectacle. The show will also feature Burna Boy, renowned conductor Gustavo Dudamel, the PS22 Chorus performing with Coldplay, and the iconic Sesame Street Muppets. The performance has been curated by Chris Martin and will raise funds for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which aims to generate $100 million (£73…
San Francisco: OpenAI is set to publicly release its most advanced artificial intelligence model, GPT-5.6, after postponing the launch last month at the request of the US government over national security concerns. The delay came during growing scrutiny of powerful AI systems and fears that frontier models could be exploited for sophisticated cyberattacks or misused by foreign military and intelligence agencies. The United States has intensified oversight of advanced AI releases as competition with China accelerates in the race to develop next-generation artificial intelligence. Policymakers are increasingly concerned that highly capable AI models could be used to target critical infrastructure…
Atlanta: Lionel Messi delivered another unforgettable World Cup performance, inspiring Argentina to a stunning 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt at Atlanta Stadium after the defending champions looked set for a shock elimination. The dramatic win sparked emotional scenes at full-time, with Messi overcome with emotion as he embraced his teammates before being lifted into the air by the squad in front of jubilant Argentina supporters. Match highlights Earlier in the match, the mood had been very different. Giant screens inside the stadium captured the 39-year-old looking devastated as Argentina trailed 2-0 with less than 20 minutes remaining, a result that…
Barcelona: Learning and speaking multiple languages may help slow brain ageing, with new research suggesting multilingual people have brains that appear significantly younger than their actual age. The findings, presented at the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) Conference in Barcelona, indicate that the more languages a person speaks, and the earlier they begin learning them, the greater the potential benefit for brain health. Researchers found that people who spoke two languages had brains that appeared around six years younger than those of monolingual individuals. Those who spoke three languages had brains that appeared about seven years younger, while individuals…