AFP via Getty Images Shops and restaurants across the Swiss city of Lugano now accept bitcoin In a McDonald’s by a lake surrounded by mountains, in the centre of the Swiss city of Lugano, a customer orders coffee. “Can I pay with bitcoin?” he asks, and the person behind the counter holds out…
The US Department of Defence has launched GenAI.mil, a new AI platform powered by Google Cloud’s Gemini for Government, to equip nearly 3 million personnel with advanced capabilities. This initiative aims for AI technological superiority. enabling tasks like policy summarisation and risk assessment. The platform ensures secure, unclassified use, with Google guaranteeing data won’t train…
AFP via Getty Images Drug crime has skyrocketed in Marseille, France’s second-largest city Warning: This article contains disturbing details from the start. A group of children spotted Adel’s body on their way to school, just as his parents were heading to the police station to report him missing. Adel’s body, a grotesque, charred silhouette, lay…
The government of Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov has resigned after protesters took to the streets in cities across the country and filled the centre of the capital, Sofia, on Wednesday night. Zhelyazkov’s dramatic move came ahead of a vote of no confidence in parliament and 20 days before Bulgaria joins the euro. Protesters had…
The government has denied claims from Argentina’s president that the two countries are in talks about lifting an arms export ban that has been in place since the Falklands War. A spokesman said there are “no specific talks” taking place, after Javier Milei told The Daily Telegraph negotiations with Britain were under way to lift…
Getty Images The pop band VÆB represented Iceland at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest Iceland has joined Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and the Netherlands by saying it will boycott the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest. Israel’s official confirmation of its participation in the competition last week led to the withdrawal of all five countries. Stefan Eiriksson, director-general…
Alex Carey of Australia walks from the field during day four of the second 2025/26 Ashes Series Test Match between Australia and England at The Gabba on December 07, 2025, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo/Getty Images) Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey said England’s mid-series break in Noosa could help them but cautioned Australia against relaxing despite the…
