Wednesday, January 10, 2024

European Commission could probe Microsoft's investments in OpenAI

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The European Commission could launch a merger investigation into dealings between the tech giant Microsoft and the makers of ChatGPT, Open AI.

Digital activists have raised concerns about Microsoft gaining an unfair advantage in the field of Artificial Intelligence through its investments in Open AI

Ishan Garg has more from Brussels.

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Ukraine's parliament begin deliberations on new mobilization bill

Ukraine's parliament will begin deliberations on a new mobilization bill on Wednesday, after four new alternate proposals were submitted by lawmakers this week. The original draft bill proposed by the government in December drew criticism from the public and some lawmakers for its potential to infringe on the basic rights of the population. 

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv  

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Nigeria Destroys Elephant Tusks Worth 11 Million Dollars

Nigeria has destroyed a stockpile of confiscated elephant tusks worth 11 million dollars.

 

They were smuggled from different African countries.

 

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.

 

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First full day in office for France's youngest prime minister

France's new prime minister Gabriel Attal has his first full day in office since he was appointed by the president on Tuesday.

Attal, who is France's youngest-ever premier, went straight after his inauguration to the north of the country to see people affected by major floods.

Ross Cullen reports.


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Indian CEO arrested for allegedly murdering her son

The Indian police have arrested the CEO of an AI startup company for allegedly murdering her 4 year old son. 

The young boy's body was found in the woman's luggage according to police officials.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports... 

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Kenya Becomes the Most Expensive Safari Destinations for Foreigners in EAC

Kenya now faces a potential loss of business to other East African countries following the decision to increase park entry fees starting this year.


Daniel Kijo reports


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Kenyan Court Threatens to Release Doomsday Preacher Paul Mackenzie

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Suspected cult leader Paul Mackenzie may walk to his freedom if Kenya's state prosecutor fails to press charges against him in two weeks.

The doomsday preacher has been in Jail since April in connection with the deaths of over 400 people.

Isabel Nakirya reports.

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'Largest attack to date' repelled in the Red Sea

British and American warships in the Red Sea repelled what they say is the largest attack to date by Houthi rebels.


The vessels are in the area to help protect shipping that's come under attack since Israeli military action began in Gaza.


John Bevir (Beaver) reports.


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Amid row with India, Maldives asks China to send more tourists

The President of Maldives, who's currently visiting China on a five-day bilateral visit, has urged Beijing to send more tourists to the island nation.

The appeal comes as scores of Indian tourists are cancelling plans to visit Maldives, following a diplomatic spat between the two countries.

This week Maldives suspended three ministers who called Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi a "clown" and "terrorist".

Priyata Brajabasi has more.

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India's Gujarat investment summit begins in prime minister's home state ahead of election

India's Vibrant Gujarat summit which begins on Wednesday is expected to generate billions of dollars in investment.

The three day investment summit is being held in Gujarat, the home state of Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, who inaugurated the event, as he seeks a third term in power in the general election this year.

Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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No security clearance for first leg of Rahul Gandhi's pan-India march yet

Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi's team says they are yet to get security clearance to begin a nationwide march next week.

The march was slated to start from the northeastern region of Manipur.

Rahul Gandhi plans to cover more than 6000 kilometers over 66 days spanning the breadth of the country from east to west ahead of elections later this year.

But government officials say fresh violence in the riot-hit region of Manipur means they cannot give security clearance yet.

Neha Poonia has more.

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Taiwan plays down Chinese satellite launch's possible influence on elections

Taiwan's presidential office is playing down claims that China was trying to interfere in its elections this weekend by launching a space rocket carrying a satellite that flew over the island on Tuesday. Taiwan mistakenly sent an air-raid alert to mobile phones on the island when it detected the flight.

 

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Japan takes steps to clarify runway instructions after Haneda crash

Officials in Japan are implementing emergency steps to avoid collisions at Tokyo’s Haneda airport after two aircraft crashed on the tarmac last week.

Investigators believe vague updates from the control tower may have led a pilot to mistakenly believe he had clearance to enter the runway while another aircraft was landing. 


Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. 


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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

NASA pushes back upcoming moon missions over safety concerns

NASA says it is delaying two upcoming missions to the Moon by about a year.

The US space agency's Artemis missions aim to return human beings to the lunar surface for the first time since 1972.

Ira Spitzer has more.


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Palestinian Observer to UN welcomes ICJ case against Israel

The Palestinian Observer mission to the United Nations has welcomed
the move by South Africa to haul Israel before the International Court
of Justice.
South Africa filed the lawsuit accusing Israel of genocide in its war
on Gaza. It's seeking an order of the court to halt the brutal
military assault that has killed more than twenty thousand
Palestinians.
Palestinian Observer, Riyad Mansour says South Africa papers filed
with the court are crystal clear for those who are fair and objective
in listening to the articulation of the position.
He says his country will also attend the court session in the Hague
later this week.

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Appeal court hears case on whether Trump has immunity in election interference case


Judges in Washington DC's appeals court have questioned arguments made by Donald Trump's lawyers that he is immune from prosecution.

They've not yet made a ruling but even once they do, the case is likely to go to the Supreme Court, all while Trump campaigns for re-election.

Caroline Malone reports.


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US Navy sailor jailed for spying for Chinese

A US Navy sailor who admitted to providing sensitive military information to China has been jailed for more than two years.

26-year-old Wenheng Zhao pleaded guilty in October to conspiring with a foreign intelligence officer and accepting a bribe.

Our US correspondent Kate Fisher reports


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US citizen detained in Russia

Russia says it has detained a US citizen on drug charges, which could carry a 20-year prison sentence.


Moscow's Ostankino District Court announced on Tuesday that Robert Romanov Woodland had been remanded in custody over the weekend.


He's one of several Americans being held in Russia - the US State Department has repeatedly warned all its citizens to leave the country.


Sally Patterson has more.


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Israel criticizes South Africa for taking it to the ICJ

Israel's Ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan has criticised
South Africa for taking it to the International Court of Justice.
South Africa filed the lawsuit at the end of December at the ICJ,
accusing Israel of genocide in its war on Gaza and seeking a halt to
the brutal military assault that has killed more than twenty thousand
Palestinians.
Erdan has also criticised the United Nations, saying every single U.N.
agency and body has been weaponized against Israel.
He says the U.N. doesn't care about Israel and South Africa is hypocritical.

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Top Boeing Executives hold emergency safety meeting

United and Alaska Airlines say they have found loose parts on multiple
grounded Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft.
This has raised new concerns about the manufacturing process for the
passenger planes.
Top Boeing executives will be hosting an all-hands safety meeting with
staffers on Tuesday.
Jody Jacobs has more...

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