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.
Turkish Riot Police Storm Opposition Offices After Court Ruling
Turkish riot police stormed the headquarters of the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) on Sunday, following a court decision that removed its leader Özgür Özel. According to BBC News.
Judge Dismisses Criminal Indictment Against Kilmar Ábrego
A U.S. judge dismissed a criminal indictment against Kilmar Ábrego García on Friday, ruling that the Trump administration would not have pursued charges had he not challenged his deportation, according to The Guardian.
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.
Suspect killed after opening fire near White House
A suspect was killed after opening fire on U.S. Secret Service agents near the White House in Washington, D.C., on Saturday evening. No Secret Service agents were injured, but a bystander was struck by gunfire.
Trump says Iran deal ‘largely negotiated,’ Strait of Hormuz issue emerges
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that a peace deal with Iran is 'largely negotiated,' according to 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.
French Presidential Race Sees Ex-PM Philippe as Early Favourite
With a year until France's presidential election, opinion polls indicate former Prime Minister Edouard Philippe is the leading candidate to challenge populists in the race, according to the BBC.
Trump skips son Donald’s Bahamian wedding for ‘important time’
U.S. President Donald Trump will not attend the wedding of his eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., according to a statement on Truth Social. He cited national security obligations, including tensions with Iran.
Tulsi Gabbard Resigns as US Director of National Intelligence
Tulsi Gabbard will resign from her position as the US director of national intelligence in the Trump administration, according to the BBC.
Judge Dismisses Criminal Case Against Kilmar Abrego Garcia
A federal judge dismissed the criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, citing an abuse of prosecutorial power by the Trump administration.
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.