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The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has partnered with Netflix Games to launch a new football video game titled FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition, designed to enhance fan engagement ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The game aims to capture the excitement and global atmosphere of the tournament, offering an accessible......
Yoshua Bengio, a leading figure in modern artificial intelligence research, has warned that global development of advanced AI systems is moving faster than humanity’s ability to control them. He argues that current approaches to safety remain insufficient as AI agents become more autonomous and capable of pursuing complex goals without......
A leaked phone call involving U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has exposed renewed tensions between the two leaders at a politically sensitive moment. According to reports, the exchange included a sharp remark from Trump describing Netanyahu as “crazy,” a comment that was later confirmed......
Google has expanded access to its Gemini Avatar feature, a tool that allows paid subscribers to generate realistic AI video versions of themselves using their own face and voice. The system runs on the company’s Gemini Omni model and is being released more broadly after its first presentation at Google I/O 2026 on May 19. The setup......
Microsoft's artificial intelligence chief Mustafa Suleyman has publicly argued that Anthropic's Claude models are too expensive for large-scale enterprise deployment, underscoring Microsoft's growing effort to reduce reliance on external AI providers and strengthen its own model ecosystem. The comments come as Microsoft prepares......
Anthropic has released new research suggesting that artificial intelligence systems are advancing toward a stage where they could significantly contribute to designing and improving future generations of AI with minimal human involvement. The company argues that institutions, regulators and developers may be underestimating how quickly this......
A global shortage of aircraft engines and spare parts has left between 800 and 900 airplanes grounded, according to United Airlines Chief Executive Scott Kirby. Speaking at an industry conference, Kirby said the disruption has become the most significant structural challenge facing commercial aviation and is likely to persist through the end......
Political tensions have intensified in Colombia ahead of the presidential runoff election after President Gustavo Petro sharply criticized U.S. support for one of his political rivals. The controversy has added an international dimension to an already highly polarized electoral campaign. President Petro, who is seeking to maintain his political......
Macro investor Raoul Pal has pushed back against claims that cryptocurrency markets have entered a prolonged decline, arguing that Bitcoin has significantly outperformed the Nasdaq 100 since the liquidity cycle bottom reached in late 2022. According to Pal, Bitcoin has gained roughly 318% from its November 2022 low near $15,700, while the......
Steven Spielberg brought his new extraterrestrial thriller Disclosure Day to London on Thursday night for its UK premiere at Leicester Square, just days before the film's theatrical release. The red carpet featured Emily Blunt, Josh O'Connor, Colin Firth, Colman Domingo and Eve Hewson, continuing a promotional tour that began with......
The United States has intensified its pressure on Cuba by imposing new economic sanctions on several senior Cuban figures, including President Miguel Díaz-Canel and members of the Castro family. The measures reflect the continued tensions between Washington and Havana amid longstanding political disagreements and human rights concerns. According......
U.S. telecom company T-Mobile has officially opened a new global capability center (GCC) in India, marking a significant expansion of its international technology operations. The new facility, located in Hyderabad in the southern state of Telangana, is part of the company’s long-term strategy to strengthen its global digital capabilities.......
The United States is considering the imposition of additional tariffs on several countries, including Morocco, over allegations related to insufficient measures against forced labor in global supply chains. According to a report by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), Morocco is among 54 economies accused of failing......
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