Thu 31 July 2025: The Labour government in the UK is drafting new regulations aligned with the EU’s General Safety Regulation 2 (GSR2), sparking controversy over a perceived reversal of post-Brexit independence. Critics argue that the move undermines Brexit, while supporters cite economic and safety reasons. The proposed measures include alcohol interlocks (which prevent a […]
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Thu 31 July 2025: Pakistan on Thursday launched an advanced remote sensing satellite from China’s Xichang Satellite Launch Center, marking a major milestone in the South Asian country’s space program. The satellite will utilize cutting-edge imaging technology to support various national applications, including disaster management and agricultural monitoring across the country, the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) […]
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Thu 31 July 2025: A landmark judgment solidifies the public’s right to record law enforcement officers. A recent High Court ruling in Johannesburg has affirmed that members of the public are legally permitted to film and question police officers, a decision that significantly clarifies the rights of citizens during interactions with law enforcement. This judgment ensures that […]
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Image via MSF. Thu 31 July 2025: Despite government action, a systemic breakdown and lack of coordination are blamed for the rising number of child starvation deaths in Nelson Mandela Bay. More than two dozen children have died from severe acute malnutrition in Nelson Mandela Bay over the past year, a tragedy the South African […]
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Wed 30 July 2025: The 21st-century Muslim youth is witnessing a quiet but profound renaissance a revival of enquiry, scientific reasoning, and intellectual curiosity. This shift marks more than a modern trend; it reflects a historical legacy inherited from the Islamic Golden Age, a period when Muslim societies led global advancements in science, medicine, philosophy, […]
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Wed 30 July 2025: A new study, contributed to by doctors from the UK’s National Health Service (NHS), has found that AI chatbots like ChatGPT can trigger psychotic symptoms in vulnerable individuals. Researchers caution that large language models may blur the perception of reality, potentially initiating or worsening psychosis. “CHATBOT PSYCHOSIS” IS A REAL PHENOMENON Neuropsychiatrist Hamilton Morrin from King’s College […]
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Wed 30 July 2025: The BBC is rolling out paid subscriptions in the United States, as the publicly-funded broadcaster explores new revenue streams amid negotiations with the British government over its funding. The BBC has in recent years seen a fall in the number of people paying the licence fee, a charge of 174.50 pounds ($239.76) a year levied on […]
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Wed 30 July 2025: YouTube has announced on Tuesday that it will begin rolling out a machine learning-based age estimation system in the US over the coming weeks, aiming to provide more tailored protections for teen users. The new artificial intelligence (AI) technology will assess user behavior, including video categories, search patterns, and account longevity, […]
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Tue 29 July 2025: At the unveiling of a new portrait of King Charles this week, humanoid artist Ai-Da shared the inspiration behind the layered and intricate piece, while emphasising it had no intention of “replacing” human creators. Designed to closely resemble a human woman, Ai-Da is among the world’s most advanced robots, featuring a […]
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Tue 29 July 2025: In Eswatini, the arrival of five men deported from the United States under Washington’s anti-immigrant measures has sparked a rare wave of public protest. The five, nationals of Vietnam, Laos, Yemen, Cuba and Jamaica, were flown to Eswatini’s administrative capital of Mbabane on July 16 on a US military plane and […]
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