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Moroccan Police Launch Probe After Viral Video Shows Officers Beating Young Man

The General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) in Morocco has initiated an internal investigation following the circulation of a video on social media that allegedly depicts two police officers engaging in unlawful behavior. The footage shows the officers striking a young man with batons while he was on the ground, pleading for them to stop. […]

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Gaza peace talks: The key sticking points

Negotiators from Israel and Hamas are set to engage in indirect talks in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, aimed at addressing the ongoing conflict in Gaza. This development marks the closest both parties have come to negotiating a resolution since the onset of hostilities two years ago. Central to the discussions is Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan,

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‘Open-minded’ dating app Feeld’s profits jump amid influx of ‘vanilla’ users | Technology sector

Feeld, an unconventional dating app founded in 2014 by Dimo Trifonov and Ana Kirova, has seen a notable increase in profits, attributed to an influx of users beyond its original target audience of individuals in open relationships and those with kink preferences. The company’s sales rose by 26% to £48.9 million in 2024, according to

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OpenAI’s new social video app will let you deepfake your friends

Sora now lets users limit how their AI double is used

Sora, an app developed by OpenAI, allows users to manage how their AI-generated representations, or “cameos,” appear within the platform. This recent update gives users greater control over the specific contexts in which their digital doubles can be utilized. OpenAI’s efforts to address user concerns follow increasing criticism regarding AI content and the potential for

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‘You’re not in school’: Manager’s WhatsApp chat with employee over sick leave goes viral

A WhatsApp conversation between an Indian manager and an employee regarding a sick leave request has gained significant attention online. The employee informed the manager that he was experiencing a headache and might not be able to attend work. In response, the manager insisted that he report to the office, stating, “Take the medicine and

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Balloons used to smuggle cigarettes shut Vilnius airport

Balloons carrying significant quantities of contraband cigarettes disrupted flights in Lithuania, leading to the temporary closure of Vilnius Airport. The National Crisis Management Centre (NCMC) reported that 25 meteorological balloons were identified as entering Lithuanian airspace from Belarus, with two of these balloons floating over the airport itself. This closure resulted in 30 flight cancellations

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Asahi restarts beer production in Japan after cyber-attack

Asahi Group has partially resumed production at all six of its breweries in Japan following a cyber-attack that forced their closure. The attack disrupted the company’s ordering and delivery systems, leading several major retailers, including 7-Eleven and FamilyMart, to report low beer stocks. Asahi is Japan’s largest brewer and also produces soft drinks and food

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OpenAI might also be developing AI glasses, a voice recorder, and a pin

OpenAI and Jony Ive’s secret device won’t be ‘your weird AI girlfriend’

OpenAI, in collaboration with designer Jony Ive, is addressing several technical challenges prior to the launch of their upcoming AI gadget, as reported by the Financial Times. One of the primary tasks involves defining the device’s “personality” and determining the frequency of its interactions. Sources mention that the design intends to create a friendly computer

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Parent’s Bewilderment Over How Daughter Speaks Goes Viral: ‘I’m Not Old’

A Reddit post by user u/titlerequired expressing confusion over their child’s language has gained significant attention online, amassing over 6,600 upvotes. The user shared concerns about Gen Alpha’s vocabulary, noting phrases like “my bad chat” and “So mid,” which their daughter uses frequently. The post conveyed the user’s struggle to understand this evolving language, contrasting

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Australian prosecutors appeal mushroom murderer’s ‘inadequate’ sentence

Prosecutors in Australia have initiated an appeal against the sentence given to Erin Patterson, who was recently convicted of murdering three relatives using toxic mushrooms. Patterson, aged 51, received a life sentence with a minimum term of 33 years, leading to her potential eligibility for parole at the age of 84. The Department of Public

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