Actress Scarlett Johansson is threatening artificial intelligence
company "Open AI" with legal action.
The Hollywood actress is concerned it copied her voice for its new
Chat GPT voice platform.
Mitch McCann reports:
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Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Trump fundraising outpaces Biden for first time
Fund-raising for former president Donald Trump's reelection campaign has outpaced that of his democratic rival President Joe Biden for the first time.
The Republican presidential candidate raised more money than Biden in April according to his advisers, as the pace of giving to Mr Biden's campaign slowed significantly.
Washington correspondent Kate Fisher reports
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Trump doesn't take stand in hush money trial
Donald Trump will not testify in his hush money trial in New York City, despite previously pledging to do so.
The defence rested its case on Tuesday without the former US president taking the stand - triggering the final stages of the historic trial.
The jury has been dismissed until next Tuesday, when closing arguments are expected.
Trump has pleaded not guilty to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records.
Sally Patterson reports.
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Latest attempts to regulate AI being discussed at Seoul summit
16 global tech companies have committed to the safe development of artificial intelligence.
The details were announced at a global AI summit being jointly hosted by South Korea and Britain in Seoul… as international governments attempt to regulate a rapidly changing industry.
John Bevir (Beaver) reports.
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California's supreme court to consider challenge to ride-hailing apps
California's supreme court will hear arguments today [TUESDAY] on whether drivers in the so-called gig economy can continue to be classified as independent contractors.
The outcome of the case could have major implications for ride-hailing services like Uber.
Ira Spitzer reports from San Francisco.
French president to visit New Caledonia as unrest continues
The French president will visit New Caledonia as unrest continues on the French Pacific island.
Emmanuel Macron is expected to arrive on Wednesday, as the French territory has suffered more than a week of riots and violence over plans to impose new voting rules.
The unrest has left six people dead, including two police, and hundreds injured.
The unrest has left six people dead, including two police, and hundreds injured.
Ross Cullen reports.
EU members divided on ICC announcement
European nations have been divided in their reaction to Monday's
International Criminal Court arrest warrant application.
ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan has called for the arrest of several Hamas
leaders as well as Israel's defense minister and Prime Minister
Benjamin Netanyahu.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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International Criminal Court arrest warrant application.
ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan has called for the arrest of several Hamas
leaders as well as Israel's defense minister and Prime Minister
Benjamin Netanyahu.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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Authorities in Pakistan are warning of an intense heatwave in the coming days.
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Pakistan's weather authority is warning of a coming heatwave with temperatures of 40 degrees Celsius in the south and the east of the country.
Water availability is set to be the primary concern in some of the country's most vulnerable areas.
Hira Mustafa has more.
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RADIO: DRC FAILED COUP REACTIONS
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Leading opposition figures in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Southern African regional bloc, SADC, have condemned the failed coup that occurred on Sunday in the capital Kinshasa. The officials denounced the attempt to use force to take over power a day after a group of armed men in military uniform attacked the DRC President's office demanding his ouster. Congolese authorities say the coup leader was killed and 50 of his fighters have been arrested. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...
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UK Regulator Reports Nigeria Airline Air Peace To NCAA Over Alleged Safety Violations
The Civil Aviation Authority in the United Kingdom has reported Nigeria's local airline operator, Air Peace, to its Nigerian counterpart over the airline's alleged non-compliance with some safety regulations in the UK.
The allegations were raised after a ramp inspection of the airline by the UK Aviation Authorities.
Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.
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ALLEGED COUP PLOTTERS GO ON TRIAL IN GERMANY
A group of men accused of planning a coup in Germany have gone on trial, with prosecutors alleging a member of Germany's now throneless royal family had plans to overthrow the democratically elected Government and install himself as leader.
From Berlin, Trent Murray has the details.
From Berlin, Trent Murray has the details.
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Search continues for survivors of Danube boat accident
The search continues for five passengers who are missing after a motorboat collided with a hotel ship on the Danube, near Budapest.
Pablo Gutierrez reports.
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Indian govt inspects spice manufacturers as brands face global scrutiny over contamination
As Indian spice brands face global scrutiny over contamination, the government says it is carrying out inspections in several processing plants across the country.
The Spices Board of India says steps are being taken to ensure that exports of all brands meet the specific requirements of the respective export destinations.
This comes after Nepal, Singapore and Hong Kong banned certain products of popular Indian spice brands MDH and Everest.
Priyata Brajabasi has more
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German Foreign Minister stresses importance of more air defenses during visit to Kyiv
German Foreign Minister Analena Baerbock arrived on an unannounced visit to Kyiv on Tuesday where she underscored the importance of air defense systems to help repel Russian attacks. Germany has launched an initiative to help find more air defense equipment for Kyiv, a task that now holds greater urgency amid a new Russian offensive in Ukraine's northeast.
Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv
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UK GOVT TO SET OUT COMPENSATION FOR BLOOD SCANDAL
The UK government is setting out multi-billion dollar compensation plans after an infected blood scandal.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has apologised on behalf of successive governments which saw 30 000 people infected, and around 3000 deaths so far.
A report by the Infected Blood Inquiry says doctors, the NHS, and government were to blame for patients catching HIV and hepatitis while receiving care in the 1970s, 1980s and early 1990s.
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey says he wants to see criminal prosecutions.
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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has apologised on behalf of successive governments which saw 30 000 people infected, and around 3000 deaths so far.
A report by the Infected Blood Inquiry says doctors, the NHS, and government were to blame for patients catching HIV and hepatitis while receiving care in the 1970s, 1980s and early 1990s.
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey says he wants to see criminal prosecutions.
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Voter turnout down in Mumbai as heat and voter fatigue impact India's election
Voter turnout in India's financial capital Mumbai was lower than the previous election as it went to the polls on Monday.
This comes as turnout in India's general election has generally been lower across the country, blamed on factors including extreme heat and voter fatigue.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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China sanctions 3 US defence firms on same day Taiwan president inaugurated
INTRO: China's Ministry of Commerce announced sanctions against Boeing and two other US defense companies for arms sales to Taiwan on Monday, the day of Taiwan's presidential inauguration.
The move is the latest in a series of sanctions Beijing has announced in recent years against defense companies for weapons sales to Taiwan, a self-ruled island that China considers as part of its own territory.
The move is the latest in a series of sanctions Beijing has announced in recent years against defense companies for weapons sales to Taiwan, a self-ruled island that China considers as part of its own territory.
Laura Westbrook reports.
Korea and UK kick off global AI summit as risks mount
South Korea and the United Kingdom are kicking off a global summit on Artificial Intelligence as governments struggle to keep up with the evolution of the technology.
The two countries are co-hosting the talks which look to tackle a growing number of risks as AI rapidly advances.
Chris Gilbert reports.
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Monday, May 20, 2024
UN humanitarians says they've run out of words to describe the situation in Gaza
The United Nations Security Council heard on Monday, how there are no
longer any words to describe the situation in Gaza.
United Nations humanitarians briefed the council at a special meeting
on the situation in Rafah and say it's now beyond a catastrophe.
Jody Jacobs reports from New York...
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longer any words to describe the situation in Gaza.
United Nations humanitarians briefed the council at a special meeting
on the situation in Rafah and say it's now beyond a catastrophe.
Jody Jacobs reports from New York...
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Prosecution in Trump hush money case rests
The prosecution in Donald Trump's hush money trial has rested with the
defense now calling two witnesses.
The prosecution's star witness, Trump's former lawyer, Michael Cohen
has faced more fierce cross examination for the hush money payment he
allegedly made for Trump to cover up an affair.
On Monday Cohen admitted to stealing from the Trump Organization.
Sally Patterson has more from outside the court in New York.
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Sally Patterson, who is outside the courthouse in New York, has more
on the defense witnesses.
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defense now calling two witnesses.
The prosecution's star witness, Trump's former lawyer, Michael Cohen
has faced more fierce cross examination for the hush money payment he
allegedly made for Trump to cover up an affair.
On Monday Cohen admitted to stealing from the Trump Organization.
Sally Patterson has more from outside the court in New York.
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Sally Patterson, who is outside the courthouse in New York, has more
on the defense witnesses.
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