Gene Hackman, the intense character actor who won two Oscars in a more than 60-year career, was on Wednesday found dead alongside his wife, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, and their dog at home in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Authorities do not suspect foul…
AI-generated video by Trump shows Gaza as lavish resort, drawing criticism
The US president posted an AI-generated video of the Gaza Strip as a luxury tourist destination on social media, which users have slammed as offensive and experts warn perpetuates a dangerous narrative.
Vietnam plans energy shift toward building more solar, less reliance on gas and coal
Vietnam is revising its energy plans to focus more on large solar farms and less on reliance on coal and natural gas.
China’s cyberattacks ramping up, more sophisticated, says cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike
Cyber firm CrowdStrike observed a massive increase in China-linked cyberattacks and digital espionage in 2024, demonstrating the communist regime’s offensive cyber operations have achieved a new level of sophistication.
Jeff Bezos Announces Restrictions On Washington Post’s Opinion Coverage
The Washington Post will no longer run views opposed to “personal liberties and free markets” on its opinion pages, owner Jeff Bezos announced Wednesday.
The number of babies born in South Korea last year rebounded for first time in nearly a decade
The number of babies born in South Korea has rebounded for the first time in nine years, welcome news for a country grappling with one of the the world’s most serious demographic crises.
Spain is building most new homes in places where people don’t want to live
Spain is trying to combat its housing crisis by building more homes, but new government data shows that the majority of construction is taking place in parts of the country with few work opportunities and less infrastructure and services.
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Horse rescued from freezing pond in New York by police and neighbours
The 1,300-pound horse fell through the ice in a pond in upstate New York but was later rescued.
France joining the U.S. in seeking access to Ukraine’s minerals; says it’s in talks
The French defense minister says France is also seeking access to Ukraine’s deposits of critical minerals, indicating that the United States isn’t the only player.