Grok scandal highlights how AI industry is ‘too unconstrained’, tech pioneer says | AI (artificial intelligence)
The scandal over the flood of intimate images on Elon Musk’s X created non-consensually by its Grok AI…
‘Strong countries don’t treat allies like this’ Meduza’s sources say Russian elites are questioning how Putin’s inaction on Venezuela and Iran fits with a ‘multipolar world’ — Meduza
In the first two weeks of 2026, two of Russia’s major allies have faced monumental crises: Venezuela, whose president was deposed…
Historic market in Kinshasa ready to reopen to a million shoppers a day after five-year makeover | Global development
Selling vegetables was Dieudonné Bakarani’s first job. He had a little stall at Kinshasa Central Market in the…
Jenrick sacking is huge moment for future of British right
Henry ZeffmanChief political correspondent Getty Images This is not merely a big moment for Kemi Badenoch and for…
US bullish as bodies tasked with replacing Hamas take shape, despite disarmament hurdle
A pair of US officials expressed significant optimism about the chances for stabilizing Gaza, during a Wednesday briefing…
Trump foreign policy influenced by Monroe Doctrine, Roosevelt : NPR
President Theodore Roosevelt’s philosophy of “speak softly and carry a big stick” prioritized diplomacy first, with military force…
Iran and the Limits of American Power
Over two weeks into wide-scale protests against the Islamic Republic regime in Iran, the death toll and number…
Canadian leader seeks to repair relations on visit to China
BEIJING (AP) — On the first trip by a Canadian leader to China in eight years, Prime Minister…
Grok blocked from undressing images where it’s illegal, X says
BANGKOK (AP) — Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok won’t be able to edit photos to portray real people…
European troops arrive in Greenland : NPR
Greenland Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt, left, and Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen, arrive on Capitol Hill to…
Minister ‘horrified’ if West Midlands Police chief constable does not resign today
Decision not to resign ‘utterly extraordinary’published at 09:13 GMT 09:13 GMT Media caption, Wes Streeting: I’d very surprised…
Japan and Philippines sign new defense pact amid rising tensions with China
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Japan and the Philippines signed a defense pact on Thursday that would allow the…