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United Kingdom: Kemi Badenoch has joined the Conservative leadership race, pledging honesty to voters. The sixth candidate to stand is the shadow housing secretary, who was the previous government’s commerce and trade secretary. She enters the contest alongside Priti Patel, who announced her bid over the weekend, James Cleverly, Tom Tugendhat, Robert Jenrick, and Mel Stride, who declared last week. Suella Braverman, who was also anticipated to run, announced that she has decided not participate, even though she secured the support of the ten MPs required prior to Monday’s 2.30 p.m. deadline. The former home secretary wrote in an article…
Tokyo: The defence chiefs from the United States, South Korea, and Japan have committed to bolstering their cooperation to counter ‘nuclear and missile threats’ from North Korea. The historic meeting, the first of its kind in 15 years, underscores the countries’ efforts to enhance coordination in an increasingly tense region. Trilateral meeting historical context The trilateral meeting took place nearly a year after a landmark summit at Camp David hosted by US President Joe Biden. The summit aimed to strengthen ties between the US and its key Asian allies in response to North Korean provocations and Chinese aggression. In a…
Northern California: The Park Fire in Northern California has scorched over 350,000 acres (141,640 hectares) approximately 90 miles north of Sacramento, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire). Thousands of firefighters are battling a rapidly expanding wildfire, which has more than doubled in size within 24 hours. Cooler temperatures and increased humidity are forecasted for the region, potentially aiding the efforts to slow the fire’s progression. Despite these favourable weather conditions, the fire was only 10 percent contained till now. The Park Fire has already destroyed 134 structures, prompting widespread evacuation orders and warnings across…
United States: Data regulators are putting pressure on Elon Musk’s X platform after it was discovered that users are giving their authorisation for their postings to be utilised as a basis for artificial intelligence systems through an app default option. The data watchdogs in the UK and Ireland have stated that they have been in contact with X regarding the apparent attempt to obtain user consent for data harvesting without the users’ knowledge. An X user brought attention to the problem on Friday, pointing to an app setting that was activated by default and allowed posts made by the account…
United States: After days of conjecture, Barack Obama has officially backed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic contender for president. In a joint statement, former First Lady Michelle Obama and former President Barack Obama expressed their belief that Harris possesses the “vision, the character, and the strength that this critical moment demands”. According to reports, Harris spoke with over 100 notable Democrats, including Obama, following President Joe Biden’s announcement last Sunday that he was withdrawing from the race. Obama wasn’t directly backing Harris in the statement he made at the time, but he did applaud Biden’s resignation. The US…
China: Typhoon Gaemi hits mainland China after causing chaos in Taiwan, the Philippines. In advance of the storm, more than 150,000 residents in the province of Fujian in southeast China have been moved to safer locations. It follows extensive flooding and at least 21 fatal landslides in Taiwan and the Philippines. Following the capsize and sinking of a tanker carrying 1.5 million litres of industrial fuel off the coast of the nation, the Philippines claims it is “racing against time” to stop the oil spill. The ship was one of two that sank in the area on Thursday; the other…
United Kingdom: Researchers have found that the approved shingles vaccine, Shingrix, may significantly reduce the risk of developing dementia. The discovery, based on a study of US medical records, highlights a potential new benefit of the vaccine beyond its primary purpose of preventing shingles, a painful condition caused by the herpes zoster virus. The study, conducted by researchers at the University of Oxford, analysed the health records of over 200,000 US citizens vaccinated for shingles. It found that those who received Shingrix, the newer and more effective vaccine introduced in October 2017, had a 17 percent lower risk of developing…
United States: OpenAI is enhancing its artificial intelligence (AI) bot with new capabilities, aiming to surpass Google as the preferred search engine. The company announced that it is testing a search function that enables real-time information to be integrated into its ChatGPT product. This feature enables the bot to provide users with links and current information in response to their inquiries. Currently, only a small number of US users have access to the tool. However, it is anticipated to eventually be integrated into the business’s ChatGPT bot, which was responsible for sparking the initial enthusiasm surrounding AI when it emerged…
Paris: France is set to dazzle the world with an extravagant opening ceremony for the Paris 2024 Olympics, amid heightened security risks and geopolitical tensions. The ceremony, which will take place along the river Seine, aims to showcase Paris’s iconic landmarks in a grand display of culture and sport. Security measures With security at its peak, approximately 45,000 police, 10,000 soldiers, and 2,000 private security staff will secure the event. A procession of barges carrying nearly 7,000 athletes will pass by the city’s most famous landmarks, watched over by over 300,000 spectators along the banks. Security forces have implemented extensive…
Paris: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has conditionally selected France to host the 2030 Winter Olympics, contingent upon the provision of key financial guarantees. The French Alps bid emerged as the preferred choice in June, but due to ongoing elections and a caretaker government, the necessary state and regional financial assurances were delayed. The IOC requires France to secure these guarantees, signed by the Prime Minister, by October 1, with parliamentary ratification by March 1, 2025. French President Emmanuel Macron addressed the IOC session before the vote, expressing strong support for the bid. Emmanuel Macron stated that, “I confirm the…