Mon 07 September 2026: New data released this week shows 54% of Australian children and teens are using artificial intelligence tools for personal and social reasons. That includes seeking advice on personal problems, talking about feelings, and experimenting with role play and flirting for teens. Navigating complex situations is a normal part of growing up. But while […]

Mon 07 September 2026: Draft legislation would require platforms to offer an option to disable “powerful” algorithms and meet a digital duty of care Social media companies could be required to give Australian users the ability to switch off “powerful” algorithms under draft legislation expected to be introduced by the government this week. Communications Minister […]

Mon 07 September 2026: Proposed plan would deepen regional cooperation, advance Israel-Arab normalization and address unresolved Gaza and Syria issues The Trump administration is preparing a post-war strategy for the Middle East aimed at containing Iran through stronger regional cooperation and expanding diplomatic normalization between Israel and neighboring countries, Axios reported Friday. The plan is […]

Mon 07 September 2026: DeepLitterAI can identify marine litter nearly twice as fast as humans and may support real-time monitoring Japanese researchers have developed an artificial intelligence system designed to improve the detection of plastic waste on the seabed, local media reported Thursday. The system, known as DeepLitterAI, was created by scientists at the Japan […]

Mon 07 September 2026: President Ruto says small businesses should be reserved for Kenyans as his government moves against foreign traders. Kenya is beginning a crackdown on foreign nationals operating small retail shops and engaging in hawking, after President William Ruto directed authorities to shut down such businesses from September 7. Ruto made the announcement […]

Sun 06 September 2026: Denmark, Germany, Austria, the Netherlands and Greece will begin talks with potential partner countries Denmark, Germany, Austria, the Netherlands and Greece agreed Friday on the next steps toward creating migrant return hubs outside the European Union, paving the way for discussions with potential partner countries, Denmark’s Ministry of Immigration and Integration […]

Thu 10 October 2024: One in eight girls, women raped or sexually assaulted before age 18, UNICEF says More than 370 million girls and women alive today, or one in every eight worldwide, experienced rape or sexual assault before the age of 18, the United Nations children’s agency said yesterday, Reuters reported. The number rises to 650 […]

Mon 07 September 2026: New data released this week shows 54% of Australian children and teens are using artificial intelligence tools for personal and social reasons. That includes seeking advice on personal problems, talking about feelings, and experimenting with role play and flirting for teens. Navigating complex situations is a normal part of growing up. But while […]

Thu 14 May 2026: Amid an oil blockade against the island, the US blames Cuba’s communist leadership for ‘standing in the way’ of aid. The United States has offered $100m in humanitarian assistance to Cuba on the condition that the island’s communist government agrees to “meaningful reforms”. The sum was made public in a statement from […]

Fri 12 June 2026: My mother loves butter. It is the primary fat I ate growing up. She smeared it on any kind of bread, potatoes, nut rolls or coffeecake. She baked with it exclusively. When I was studying nutrition in college, I had a teaching assistant who recommended margarine over butter. I was shocked […]

Fri 12 April 2024: JALEBIS INGREDIENTS 140 g cake flour 2 T cornflour 1/2 t baking powder 2 T clarified butter 1/4 t saffron threads 190 ml thick plain yoghurt Water (optional) Canola oil, for deep-frying Gold leaf, to garnish For the sugar syrup: 140 g sugar 250 ml water 1/4 t saffron threads, toasted […]