Increasing interest in illegal AI-generated images on the dark web
A new study has found that people on the dark web are increasingly interested in creating illegal AI-generated images of child sexual abuse. Researchers from Anglia Ruskin University discovered that…
TikTok boosted my confidence to perform at the Fringe Festival
Performers at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe are using TikTok to boost their confidence and stage presence. Courtney Buchner, for instance, has gained a lot of confidence from her TikTok success,…
Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister is being investigated for murder.
Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is being investigated for murder following the police killing of a man during recent unrest. The investigation also involves six other top officials from…
Japan to Get New Prime Minister as Kishida Steps Down as Party Leader
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is stepping down as the leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), which he believes needs a fresh start. Kishida, who is 67, will…
Ukrainian troops say they entered Russia with little trouble
Ukrainian Troops Say They Easily Entered Russian Territory Ukrainian soldiers have reported that their recent incursion into Russia was surprisingly easy. They used a triangle symbol to mark their vehicles…
US Police Officer Accused of Killing Pregnant Woman
A police officer in Ohio has been charged with murder for fatally shooting a pregnant woman named Ta’Kiya Young. Young, who was 21 and 25 weeks pregnant, was shot last…
Is Kamala Harris failing as the border leader?
Donald Trump’s latest ad criticizes Kamala Harris as a “failed border czar,” blaming her for the high number of illegal border crossings and drug overdoses. Trump’s campaign argues that Harris,…
UN leader urges a permanent seat for Africa on the Security Council
UN chief António Guterres has urged that Africa should have a permanent seat on the UN Security Council to address historical wrongs. He pointed out that the Council’s structure, largely…
How can Africa do better in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics?
Africa saw a slight improvement in its performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics, winning 39 medals, which is two more than at Tokyo 2020. However, this was still fewer than…
Mpox crisis in Africa now considered a public health emergency.
Mpox, a highly contagious disease formerly known as monkeypox, has been declared a public health emergency in Africa by the continent’s top health organization, the Africa CDC. Scientists are concerned…