Last year’s paralysing blackout in Spain and Portugal was caused by a “perfect storm of multiple factors”, according to a final report by an expert panel published Friday.
Fake AI songs streamed billions of times, netting fraudster $10 million
Michael Smith, 54, of Cornelius, North Carolina, has pleaded guilty in federal court to running a scheme that exploited music streaming platforms and diverted royalty payments from artists. He admitted to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, w…
What Ali Larijani Said On NDTV Walk The Talk In 2013 On Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions
Iran has repeatedly said its nuclear programme is for civilian use only, a point made by the ex-Ayatollah in October 2003 when he said the ‘use of such weapons (nuclear, biological, and chemical) is haram (i.e., forbidden)’.
Who’s most optimistic about AI — and who isn’t, according to Anthropic
Economic gains are people’s main aspirations for AI, but analysts warned that not everyone stands to benefit equally.
French stock up on essentials as war triggers price fears
With the war in the Middle East triggers fears of a hike in prices for everyday goods, some consumers in France have been rushing out to stock up on essentials including non-perishables such as pasta and tinned food.
Outrage among EU leaders as Hungary’s Orban U-turns on Ukraine loan
Outraged EU leaders rounded on Viktor Orban after the Hungarian nationalist refused to lift his veto on funds for Ukraine’s war effort at a Thursday summit, accusing him of a “gross act of disloyalty” tantamount to “blackmail.” It is not the first tim…
Iran developing a ‘vetting system’ for Strait of Hormuz transit: Report
Lloyd’s List reports that ships could be allowed to pass through ‘safe corridor’ once they are approved by IRGC.
JP Morgan Chase to use computer estimates to monitor hours worked by junior bankers
Company says tool to compare self-reported hours with computer estimates is for ‘awareness, not enforcement’Business live – latest updatesJP Morgan Chase has started to compare the hours junior investment bankers claim to have worked against logs on it…
Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr around the world amid shadow of war
People gather with family and for congregational prayers to mark the end of the holy fasting month.
French foreign minister Barrot heads to Israel after Lebanon visit
France’s foreign minister travelled to Israel on Friday, in an unscheduled visit, after visiting Beirut on Thursday as part of efforts to reduce tensions in the region and secure a ceasefire in Lebanon. Jean-Noel Barrot met with Lebanon’s president …