Pope Calls for AI to Be ‘Disarmed’ to Prevent Harm
Pope Leo XIV has called for the 'disarming' of artificial intelligence to prevent its use in domination and exclusion, according to an encyclical released on Monday.
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Pope Leo Warns of AI Risks in First Encyclical
Pope Leo XIV has issued a warning about the risks of artificial intelligence in his first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, calling for greater societal control of the technology. According to DIE ZEIT.
Ecuador’s Noboa pledges to extradite criminals in State of the Union speech
Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa pledged to extradite wanted criminals during his State of the Union speech, according to Al Jazeera.
Carney Says Alberta ‘Essential’ to Canada Amid Secession Debate
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Alberta is 'essential' to Canada's future on Friday, as the province's premier, Danielle Smith, pushes for a potential independence referendum.
Afghan Girl Fled Marriage, Seeks Education After Taliban Ban
Alia, 19, fled her village in Afghanistan to avoid an arranged marriage, traveling hundreds of miles to Kabul. The Taliban's ban on girls' education has left millions with no choice but marriage, according to the BBC.
Senegal President Sacks Former Ally, PM After Months-Long Feud
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has removed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the government, marking the end of a months-long feud between the two leaders, according to BBC.
Why thousands of stock trades tied to Trump are raising eyebrows
Recent government filings have revealed that thousands of stock trades linked to former President Donald Trump were executed in the first quarter of this year, raising questions about the financial activities associated with his name. According to the BBC, these trades include shares in some of America's largest companies.
Canadian PM Says Alberta ‘Essential’ Amid Independence Push
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Alberta is 'essential' to the country’s future, hours after the province’s leader moved the oil-rich region closer to a referendum on independence.
Jeopardy! Today: Tristan Williams Wins $30,000 on May 18, 2026
Tristan Williams won $30,000 on 'Jeopardy!' on May 18, 2026, securing his 10th consecutive victory and title of 'super champion.'
Uncontrolled California wildfires seen from space
Satellite images have revealed the scale of two wildfires spreading in southern California, according to California Governor Gavin Newsom.
Teen Suspects Fatally Shoot 3 at San Diego Mosque in Suspected Hate Crime
Two teenage attackers fatally shot three men at a mosque in San Diego, California, in a suspected hate crime, before taking their own lives, according to police.
Pope Issues Text on Human Dignity and AI
Pope Leo will issue an encyclical on human dignity and AI on 25 May, according to The Guardian.
Bill Kaulitz finds peace in LA home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright Jr.
Bill Kaulitz, former frontman of Tokio Hotel, found solace and creative inspiration in a mid-century house in Los Angeles designed by Frank Lloyd Wright Jr., according to Architectural Digest México y Latinoamérica.
US planning to criminally indict ex-Cuban leader Raúl Castro
The U.S. administration plans to announce criminal charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro on May 20, related to a 1996 incident involving the shootdown of exile-operated planes, according to a Justice Department official.
UAE to accelerate pipeline project bypassing Hormuz
The United Arab Emirates is fast-tracking a new pipeline to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to double oil export capacity through Fujairah, according to Al Jazeera.