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The environment, another casualty of war in the Mideast
J From the jet fuel used in bombing raids to acrid smoke from burning oil depots, the conflict in the Middle East is inflicting a significant toll on nature and…
French right-wing ex-minister vies for Paris city hall
T Leftist mayors have transformed Paris over the past 25 years to include countless cycling lanes, a cleaner Seine river, and even fresher air. But concerns over safety and rubbish…
Deadly Israeli settler violence surges in West Bank during Iran war
L When Israeli settlers attacked their West Bank village of Abu Falah, Milia Hamayel told her son not to try to fight them off, but the 30-year-old went to defend…
‘Dubai is safe’: UAE pushes to contain fallout from Iran onslaught
A Dubai is scrambling to preserve its image as a safe haven despite Iran’s onslaught, with influencers rallying behind the government’s message as authorities crack down on those sharing footage…
North Korea conducts test of nuclear-capable rocket launchers
A North Korea tested nuclear-capable rocket launchers, state media reported on Sunday, a day after Seoul detected the launch of around 10 ballistic missiles. The test comes after South Korean…
US Fed expected to hold rates steady as Iran war roils outlook
A US Federal Reserve policymakers are expected to leave interest rates unchanged at their meeting next week, as the US-Israel war on Iran sends shock waves through markets and recent…
Oscar nominees in main categories
A Here are the nominees in key categories for the 98th Academy Awards, to be handed out in Hollywood on Sunday. Vampire period horror film “Sinners” shattered the all-time record…
US mayors push back against data center boom as AI backlash grows
A Data centers were supposed to be a gift. In cities across the United States, more and more mayors are treating them like a problem. With the midterm election season…
Who covers AI business blunders? Some insurers cautiously step up
T As more businesses trust artificial intelligence “agents” to independently grow their revenues, some insurance firms are stepping in to cover any mistakes — while others are steering clear. “The…
AI fakes about Iran-US war swirl on X despite policy crackdown
A AI-created videos circulating on Elon Musk’s X depict American soldiers captured by Iran, an Israeli city in ruins, and US embassies ablaze — a surge of lifelike deepfakes despite…
