IS turns to artificial intelligence for advanced propaganda amid territorial defeats
Washington — With major military setbacks in recent years, supporters of the Islamic State terror group are increasingly relying on artificial intelligence (AI) to generate online propaganda, experts said. A new form of propaganda developed by IS supporters is broadcasting…
Ocean heat, La Nina likely mean more Atlantic hurricanes this summer
WASHINGTON — Get ready for what nearly all the experts think will be one of the busiest Atlantic hurricane seasons on record, thanks to unprecedented ocean heat and a brewing La Nina. There’s an 85% chance that the Atlantic hurricane…
WHO report reveals major health disparities between European teens
Based on information from 44 countries that engaged in the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) study, it highlights unhealthy eating habits, increasing levels of overweight and obesity and low levels of physical activity in young people. According to WHO,…
‘Now is the time to unleash Africa’s peace power’ Guterres tells Security Council
“Now is the time to unleash Africa’s peace power,” he said, opening a debate on its critical role in addressing global security and development challenges, convened by Mozambique, the Council president for May. Calling Africa “an important voice for the…
Increasing disease and humanitarian strain in Gaza amid aid shortages
The UN agency assisting Palestine refugees (UNRWA) is continuing to provide healthcare as best it can but overcrowded shelters and limited sanitation services, coupled with forced displacement, are posing severe health risks, the agency said in a post on X….
Ukraine says deadly Russian attacks hit Kharkiv
Ukrainian officials said Russian attacks killed at least four people Thursday in the northeastern city of Kharkiv. Oleh Syniehubov, the regional governor, said on Telegram that Russia struck the area at least 15 times. In western Russia’s Belgorod region, officials…
Sweden providing Ukraine with military support totaling $7 billion
Sweden is providing Ukraine with additional military support, totaling $7 billion, over three years. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked Sweden in his nightly address for the “long-term support.” “It will strengthen not only us, not only Ukraine,” the president said,…
Michigan farmworker diagnosed with bird flu in 2nd US case tied to dairy cows
New York — A Michigan dairy worker has been diagnosed with bird flu, becoming the second human case associated with an outbreak in U.S. dairy cows. The male worker had been in contact with cows at a farm with infected…
Haiti’s health system nears collapse, UNICEF says
Haiti’s health care system is on the verge of collapse, the United Nations Children’s Fund warned in a statement this week. “The combination of violence, mass displacement, dangerous epidemics and increasing malnutrition has bent Haiti’s health system,” said Bruno Maes,…
UK says China is supplying ‘lethal aid’ to Russia for use in Ukraine
British Secretary of State for Defense Grant Shapps accused Russia and China on Wednesday of collaborating on combat equipment for use in the two-year-long war in Ukraine. “They’re covering each other’s back,” Shapps said at the London Defense Conference. He…