From ChatGPT to diverting asteroids: These scientific breakthroughs give us hope for 2023
‘Revolutions’ in nuclear fusion and artificial intelligence offer cause for optimism in the new year, writes Bevan Hurley
Americas
Biden heads to Kentucky to highlight cash for aging bridge
President Joe Biden is stopping by a notoriously dilapidated bridge connecting Ohio and Kentucky to promote his administration’s infrastructure law
US says ‘no cause for retaliation’ after China criticises ‘unacceptable’ travel restrictions
‘There’s no cause for retaliation here. This decision is based on public health and science’
Trump says Twitter can never be Twitter ‘unless I go back on’
‘I am very complimented by that. And I only say that because I read 20 articles about it’
Japan’s PM Kishida vows deeper alliance with US on defense
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has pledged to deepen his country’s alliance with the United States under Japan’s new defense policy that breaks from its exclusively self-defense-only stance in the face of growing regional tensions
British man shot dead at villa in Jamaica
Sean Patterson, 33, reportedly killed by gunman while he was standing by pool at guest house in Bogue HillA British man has been shot dead at a villa in the St James parish of Jamaica.Sean Patterson, 33, a personal trainer from west London, was found w…
Idaho murders suspect Bryan Kohberger has been a ‘model inmate’ at Pennsylvania prison, warden says
Kohberger has been ‘quiet and following directions’ at Pennsylvania correctional facility
‘A lack of respect’: Brazil footballers fail to show up to Pelé’s funeral
Few of the country’s previous World Cup winners traveled to pay homage to the football legendSome of Brazil’s best-known footballers have faced a furious backlash as fans and pundits questioned why they had failed to attend ceremonies bidding farewell …
Abortion pills can be sold at US pharmacies, the Food and Drug Administration rules
Activists hail the move as ‘a step in the right direction’
Idaho murders – live: Bryan Kohberger begins journey back to Moscow after waiving extradition
Bryan Christopher Kohberger is accused of murdering Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin in Moscow, Idaho