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Esports World Cup closes in Paris after emergency relocation from Riyadh
The Esports World Cup concluded in Paris after a seven-week run, relocated from Riyadh due to regional instability. China's AG.AL claimed th
African nations build space programmes to cut Western reliance
Eighteen African countries have launched satellites, up from a handful a decade ago. The drive is about sovereignty, with nations seeking to
New Zealand proposes social media ban for under-16s with hefty fines
New Zealand's government has introduced legislation to ban under-16s from social media, joining Australia and other nations. Platforms like
Why Gen Z across Europe is trading smartphones for flip phones and vinyl
A growing number of young Europeans are swapping smartphones for dumbphones, iPods and film cameras. The trend reflects rising unease with c
Beijing Robot Games: Humanoids Race, Play Football, and Practice Tai Chi
More than 2,000 robots took part in the Beijing Robot Games, competing in races, football, and tai chi. The event showcased advances in huma
Chinese humanoid robot TienKung shatters Bolt's 100m record
TienKung, a Chinese humanoid robot, ran 100 metres in 9.39 seconds at the World Humanoid Robot Games, surpassing Usain Bolt's 9.58 record. O
France clears EDF to start site work for two EPR2 reactors at Gravelines
The French government has granted EDF environmental authorisation to prepare the Gravelines site for two new EPR2 reactors. The work include
TikTok to pay $400 million in US children's privacy settlement
TikTok will pay $400 million to settle US claims it violated children's privacy laws. The settlement includes immediate payment and addition
OpenAI brings ChatGPT ads to Europe, testing AI Act limits
From Monday, ChatGPT users on free and Go plans in 31 European countries will see ads. The rollout tests the EU's AI Act rules on manipulati
Magnesium batteries: a viable challenger to lithium for EVs?
Magnesium is abundant, cheap, and safer than lithium, but technical challenges like slow ion movement and electrolyte instability delay its
Germany's HateAid seeks Meta glasses ban as EU privacy rules diverge
HateAid has filed a criminal complaint in Germany against Meta's AI glasses, arguing they enable covert surveillance. The group wants a sale
Public trust in AI founders as skepticism spreads to its creators
A Pew study finds 52% of Americans are more concerned than excited about AI, up from 37% in 2021. In Europe, 66% believe AI will destroy mor