The son of a wealthy businessman, the sacked Tory party chair also built extensive commercial links in Iraq, says Kim Sengupta
Congressional candidate accused of campaign violation
Court documents say a Republican candidate for a North Carolina congressional seat in 2020 has been accused by federal prosecutors of a campaign finance violation, and that she’s signed a plea agreement.
What to know about B.C. decriminalizing possession of drugs for personal use
British Columbia is introducing a policy of decriminalization on…
Japan Plans New Government Unit To Deal With Disinformation Campaigns
Japan’s government is making arrangements to launch a new unit next year that deals with the spread of disinformation. From a report: Experts say disinformation spread through social media networks could influence public opinion and cause social turmoi…
Will ChatGPT take your job? New program shows AI could be ‘competing’ for work: experts
Despite its growing popularity, ChatGPT still has several flaws that mean it won’t be replacing humans in the workforce — right away.
WHO says COVID-19 remains an international emergency but is at transition point
The World Health Organization said Monday that COVID-19 remains a global crisis, but it is at an “inflection” point and could transition from a hair-on-fire emergency to a manageable problem before the end of the year.
UK police officer sacked after pleading guilty to assault and false imprisonment
PC Sam Grigg, previously attached to the South West Command Unit, used duct tape to restrain Natasha Rabinowitz in Twickenham, south-west London
Kashmir Welcomes Rahul Gandhi and His Bharat Jodo Yatra
Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra ended in Srinagar, where he was welcomed by local politicians.
Man charged with killing mom at sea seeks grand jury minutes
A man charged with killing his mother at sea during a 2016 fishing trip off the coast of New England is asking for minutes from the grand jury proceeding that led to his indictment.