Suriname: Nine people, including five children, stabbed to death
Nine individuals, tragically including five young children, were brutally stabbed to death on the outskirts of Suriname’s capital, Paramaribo, in an act of violence that has sent shockwaves through the…
One in three using AI for emotional support and conversation, UK says
One in three adults in the United Kingdom is increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) for emotional solace and social interaction, according to a groundbreaking report by the AI Security…
Els Enfarinats: Spaniards hurl flour, eggs and fireworks in mock battle.
The tranquil streets of Ibi, a picturesque town nestled in the province of Alicante, Spain, transformed into a chaotic, yet joyous, battlefield on December 28th, as the ancient tradition of…
UK to ban deepfake AI ‘nudification’ apps
The United Kingdom government has announced a significant legislative crackdown on "nudification" applications, a type of software that uses artificial intelligence to create non-consensual sexually explicit deepfake images by digitally…
Brigitte Bardot: French cinema icon dies aged 91
Noor Nanji, Culture correspondent Brigitte Bardot: From French cinema to international fame French screen siren Brigitte Bardot, a transformative force in 1950s French cinema and an enduring symbol of sexual…
Will tech trump tradition at bakers and biscuit makers?
A stream of hot, molten caramel, the very essence of a Tunnock’s wafer biscuit, flows through the factory just outside Glasgow. This sticky, sweet river, a central component of their…
The Climate Question – How can the world speed up climate action? – BBC Sounds
The fortnight leading up to the summit’s conclusion was marked by extraordinary events that underscored the very crisis negotiators were tasked with addressing. Belem, a gateway to the Amazon rainforest,…
What in the World – COP30 made some progress, but not on fossil fuels – BBC Sounds
The thirtieth Conference of the Parties (COP30) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) concluded in Belem, Brazil, on November 24, 2025, marking a critical juncture in…
Executions in Iran more than double in 2025, IHR report says
The number of executions in Iran in 2025 has more than doubled compared to the amount which took place across the country in 2024, marking a stark and deeply concerning…
Cats became our companions way later than you think.
In true feline style, cats took their time in deciding when and where to forge enduring bonds with humans, a journey far more recent and geographically distinct than previously assumed.…

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