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Turkey detains nearly 1,900 people in protests over jailed mayor, rejects international criticism
Turkey said on Thursday it rejected “prejudiced” international statements over the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu and the nationwide protests triggered by it, as authorities detained nearly 1,900 people taking part in the demonstrations. Imamoglu, President Tayyip Erdogan’s biggest political rival who leads him in some polls, was jailed… Read Details ⇢
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Tourist submarine sinks off coast of Egypt, 6 dead
Six people have died and nine were injured when a tourist submarine sank off the Egyptian coast on Thursday, according to the Associated Press. All the victims were Russian, and were among 45 passengers aboard the tourist submarine, said provincial officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to not… Read Details ⇢
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What’s happened in Sudan’s civil war after new Khartoum battles? | Sudan war News
Sudan’s army has scored some major victories in the capital, Khartoum, against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) as the war between them nears the two-year mark. But the fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and its paramilitary rival, which has devastated the country, appears far from over. There are… Read Details ⇢
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Speak, Book, Fly. Qatar Airways debuts industry-first AI travel agent, Sama
In a landmark move set to redefine airline booking, Qatar Airways has launched a pioneering AI-powered conversational booking experience. Travelers can now effortlessly secure flights by engaging in natural dialogue with Sama, the airline’s AI travel companion. Sama, already a familiar figure in Qatar Airways’ immersive virtual reality platform, QVerse,… Read Details ⇢
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autoplay and the future of AI-driven art – The Mail & Guardian
Louise Coetzer’s work autoplay — Africa’s first AI opera — explores the intersection between human creativity and machine learning and where it could lead, with a soundscape featuring Inge Beckmann. Like huge wraiths, their shadows danced on the walls to a haunting soundtrack. Four dancers in identical cropped wigs and… Read Details ⇢
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Thousands of jobs at risk after tariff-hit British Steel confirms furnace closures
A general view shows the British Steel works in Scunthorpe, Britain, May 21, 2019. SCOTT HEPPELL / REUTERS Chinese-owned British Steel confirmed on Thursday, March 27, plans to shut blast furnaces and other operations in England, blaming a decision that risks up to 2,700 job losses partly on US tariffs.… Read Details ⇢
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Macron hosts Europe’s ‘coalition of willing’ to protect Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday hosts European leaders and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday for a summit aimed at boosting Ukrainian security ahead of any potential ceasefire with Russia. The meeting is seeking to set out what security guarantees Europe can offer Ukraine once there is agreement on a… Read Details ⇢
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Trump doubles down on need for Greenland ahead of Vance visit
President Donald Trump reiterated his argument for the U.S. taking over Greenland on Wednesday, just before Vice President JD Vance is set to visit the island. Trump said his administration must “let them know that we need Greenland for international safety and security. We need it. We have to have… Read Details ⇢
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Prosecutors want 15 years for ex-Spanish football president Villar | Football News
Former Spanish football president Angel Maria Villar was replaced by Luis Rubiales in 2017 but now faces charges over alleged corruption and embezzlement. Spain’s public prosecutor’s office has called for a 15 and a half year prison sentence for former Spanish football federation president Angel Maria Villar for alleged corruption… Read Details ⇢