A UN fact-finding mission has concluded that “there are no indicators of structural reform or change” to improve the human rights situation in Venezuela, despite the removal of its leader in January. On Thursday, Maria Eloisa Quintero, a member of the fact-finding mission, commented (PDF): The UN Human Rights Council questioned whether Venezuela’s leadership would…
SmartTraveller tells Australians not to travel to most countries in the Middle East SmartTraveler has updated its list of countries not to travel to in the Middle East as conflict escalates in the region. Countries include: Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Kuwait, Lebanon, Palestine, Qatar, Syria, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen. The website says Australians…
AI expert Dr Yampolsky has warned that almost all jobs may disappear by 2027; only a few people will be left. A leading artificial intelligence researcher has issued a dire warning about the future of work, arguing that most human jobs could disappear within the next five years and that society could pass the technological…
The United Nations agency Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has issued a new report warning of an increase in measles cases across the region. On Wednesday, the organization issued an epidemiological alert and called on member states to strengthen “routine surveillance and vaccination activities” to combat the spread of the disease. Recommended Stories list of 3…
Grok, which is being used to generate. Technology Secretary Liz Kendall has said Elon Musk’s ex must urgently deal with its built-in artificial intelligence, Grok, which is being used to generate “absolutely appalling” fake erotic images. Ofcom expressed “serious concerns” on Monday. With the social media platform’s AI tools, it can be used to create…
getty images A major motoring group has warned that industry rebates for electric vehicles are “unsustainable” as the number of new cars registered in Britain exceeded two million last year for the first time since the pandemic. According to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), about 500,000 of the new…
Donald Trump has threatened possible military action against Colombia, as he warned Venezuela’s new leader that he faces consequences “possibly even bigger than Maduro.” Dawn’s warning came as the captured Venezuelan dictator prepares to appear in a US court on Monday. Donald Trump calls Colombia’s leader ‘sick’ and threatens military action against him Credit: Getty…
