Ai, Japanese chimpanzee who counted and painted, dies at 49
Ai’s cognitive abilities had been studied extensively since she was brought to a Japanese institute in 1977.
Day: January 12, 2026
India and Germany sign deals to deepen economic and security ties
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met on Monday in the Indian city of Gandhinagar to strengthen economic and security ties.
When Cyber Risk Becomes a Question of Seaworthiness
Cyber risk is redefining seaworthiness. Why regulators now treat cybersecurity as a vessel-level operational and safety responsibility.
CES 2026: how some companies are trying to make their AI products cute and relatable, from Lenovo’s chatty motorized laptop to Sharp’s ChatGPT-powered Poketomo (Chris Velazco/Washington Post)
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CES 2026: how some companies are trying to make their AI products cute and relatable, from Lenovo’s chatty motorized laptop to Sharp’s ChatGPT-powered Poketomo — Robots for seniors, AI “pals&rd…
Africa’s largest city is being reshaped as the price of sand increases
The changes to the lagoon that buffers the megacity of about 17 million people are unmistakable
Greenland’s security ‘firmly’ belongs in Nato, says prime minister, after latest Trump threats to take over territory – as it happened
Jens-Frederik Nielsen repeated the government’s statement it would work on strengthening security through NatoThe European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen is to travel to Paraquay on Saturday to sign the controversial Mercosur trade deal with…
Gold smashes new record of $4,600 as Powell probe and global flashpoints ignite safe-haven rush
Spot gold advanced higher to hit over $4,600 an ounce for the first time.
Critical React Router Flaws Could Let Attackers Access or Modify Server Files
A critical vulnerability has been discovered in React Router and Remix that could allow attackers to access or modify sensitive files on web servers. The flaw affects multiple packages and has received a severity rating of Critical with a CVSS score of…
Anthropic Launches Claude AI for Healthcare with Secure Health Record Access
Anthropic has become the latest Artificial intelligence (AI) company to announce a new suite of features that allows users of its Claude platform to better understand their health information.
Under an initiative called Claude for Healthcare, the compa…
Londoners ditch trousers for laughs during the 2026 No Trousers Tube Ride
Over a hundred people brought humor to the London Tube on Sunday by joining the 2026 No Trousers Tube Ride, traveling in their underwear to break the winter routine.