‘We unleashed the beast’ – the world’s fears and hopes about AI
The threat of catastrophic danger as artificial intelligence develops at high speed has sparked a global debate on how it should be regulated.
No Ukraine deal after US-Russia Saudi talks
US President Donald Trump is pushing for a rapid end to Russia’s invasion and had hoped the latest round of talks in Saudi Arabia would pave the way for a truce.
Flight makes U-turn to US after pilot forgets passport
Flight UA198 from Los Angeles to Shanghai was out over the Pacific Ocean on Saturday afternoon when it made a u-turn and headed to San Francisco, tracking data showed.
Chewing gum releases microplastics into mouth – Researchers
People who chew around 180 pieces of gum a year could be ingesting roughly 30,000 microplastics, the researchers said.
Trump says US visit to Greenland not ‘provocation’
“We’ve been invited, and they really like the idea, because they have been somewhat abandoned,” Trump said.
White House confirms journalist was sent classified war plan
The White House on Monday confirmed that a journalist was included in a group chat in which US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Vice President JD Vance and other top officials discussed upcoming strikes against Yemen’s Huthi rebels. President Donald Trump announced the strikes on March 15, but in a shocking security breach, The Atlantic magazine’s […]
Migrant arrivals in UK in early 2025 surpass 2024 figures
Provisional Home Office figures have shown that the migrant arrivals are already higher than the 5,435 that arrived in January, February, and March of 2024.
Heathrow airport had ‘enough power’ to stay open – UK grid boss
“There was no lack of capacity from the substations,” he said. “Each substation individually can provide enough power to Heathrow.”
Under threat from Trump, Canada calls snap elections for April 28
“I’m asking Canadians for a strong, positive mandate to deal with President Trump,” Carney said, adding that the Republican “wants to break us, so America can own us. We will not let that happen.”
Pope Francis progressing but but still needs in-hospital therapy – Vatican
Pope Francis’ condition is improving but he still requires various in-hospital therapies, the Vatican said Saturday.
Hamas says ‘ball is in Israel’s court’ after hostage offer
In exchange, Israel would free Palestinian prisoners, with the number still under negotiation, the official said.
Putin will have to ‘come to table,’ says UK PM Starmer
While Ukraine had shown it was the “party of peace” by agreeing to a 30-day unconditional ceasefire, “Putin is the one trying to delay,” he said.
Trump proposes sweeping travel ban on 41 countries
The order instructed cabinet members to submit by March 21 a list of countries for partial or full travel suspensions due to inadequate vetting processes.
Pope marks month in hospital as footballers send messages
The Argentine pope loves football and has long supported the San Lorenzo club in Buenos Aires, where he went to watch matches with his father as a boy.
Benin’s President Talon rules out third term
“This question troubles me. I have strengthened the constitution myself to stipulate that no one can serve more than two terms in their life.”
US will deport green card holders, foreign students if … – VP Vance
“And if the secretary of state and the president decide this person shouldn’t be in America, and they have no legal right to stay here, it’s as simple as that.
