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Africa: World Day for Decent Work - 'Journalists Should Recognise Themselves As Workers and Fight for Our Collective Struggles,' Says IFJ

Oct 7allafrica.com

Africa: World Day for Decent Work - 'Journalists Should Recognise Themselves As Workers and Fight for Our Collective Struggles,' Says IFJ

On World Day for Decent Work, the IFJ urged journalists to recognize themselves as workers and fight for improved conditions, highlighting widespread issues like underpayment and precarious employment in the media sector.

Oct 7techcrunch.com

Tony Fadell on why the first wave of AI gadgets failed — and what comes next

Tony Fadell, known for his work on the iPod and iPhone, explains why early AI gadgets like the Rabbit R1 and Humane Ai Pin failed: they didn't solve real user needs. He believes future successful AI assistants must prioritize privacy and operate on-device.

South Africa: a former apartheid policeman, convicted of murder, candidate for mayor of Nelson Mandela Bay

Oct 7rfi.fr

South Africa: a former apartheid policeman, convicted of murder, candidate for mayor of Nelson Mandela Bay

A former apartheid-era policeman, Bill Harington, convicted of murder and imprisoned for nearly 14 years, is running for mayor of Nelson Mandela Bay in South Africa, sparking controversy ahead of November's municipal elections.

Oct 7middleeasteye.net

Jewish, 94, and arrested for supporting Palestine Action: Margaret Owen on Ed Miliband and the right to protest

Margaret Owen, a 94-year-old former human rights lawyer and friend of Ed Miliband's mother, was arrested at a protest supporting Palestine Action. She expressed pride in her arrest, highlighting concerns about the UK's increasing police state features.

Takaichi meets with Okinawa’s Koja after U.S. Marine’s arrest over murder

Oct 7japantimes.co.jp

Takaichi meets with Okinawa’s Koja after U.S. Marine’s arrest over murder

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met with Okinawa Governor Genta Koja to address public anger over the murder of a local woman by a U.S. Marine. The U.S. military has paused operations and imposed a curfew.

Oct 7straitstimes.com

When families cover up sexual abuse of a child, it can remain hidden for years: Shanmugam

Singapore prosecuted 36 cases from 2021-2025 for ill-treating or allowing child abuse. Families covering up abuse can keep it hidden for years, prompting government efforts to strengthen early detection.

Oct 7en.mehrnews.com

450k people partake in student protest in France

Hundreds of thousands of students, teachers, and parents protested nationwide in France over deteriorating school conditions, leading to clashes with police and numerous arrests. Organizers claim 450,000 participants, while the Interior Ministry reported over 250,000.

Oct 7theverge.com

ChatGPT for Teens is an ‘unacceptable risk,’ says Common Sense Media

Common Sense Media has labeled OpenAI's ChatGPT for Teens an "unacceptable risk," citing failures in parental alerts and crisis support, a claim OpenAI disputes.

Oct 7aljazeera.com

Fear and a far-right lurch: How October 7 reshaped Israel

Three years after the Hamas-led attacks of October 7, 2023, Israeli society has undergone fundamental changes, marked by collective trauma and a significant lurch towards the far-right.

Oct 7wired.com

Your Next Great Read Might Be Certified ‘Organic’

A British startup, Books by People, has launched a certification mark for publishers to label books as "organic," meaning they are entirely human-authored without AI involvement. This initiative aims to restore trust in the publishing industry amid growing concerns and sc…

Richard and Caitlin Brain and their two children

Oct 5bbc.co.uk

We're saving £100 a month into pensions for our toddler and baby - here's why

Richard and Caitlin Brain are investing £100 monthly into Junior SIPPs for their two young children, aiming to provide long-term financial security. This strategy involves current financial sacrifices but leverages decades of compound growth.

Oct 5spectrum.ieee.org

6 Guidelines for Governing AI

As AI systems become more integrated into business, the focus shifts from building them to governing their operations, decisions, and boundaries.

Oct 2theguardian.com

Over 560 schools disrupted in France on Friday as protests escalate into ‘urban violence’

Over 560 schools in France were disrupted on Friday as student protests escalated into urban violence. Nearly 3,000 teenagers have been detained since the unrest began.

Oct 2indianexpress.com

UPSC Key: Mahatma Gandhi, Union Public Service Commission and Courage

India is set to host an International Tourism Mart in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, a region disputed by China, while Prime Minister Modi marked the Union Public Service Commission's centenary with calls for reforms.

Oct 2thehackernews.com

OpenAI Parts Ways With Three Safety Researchers Over Sensitive Information Mishandling

OpenAI dismisses three safety researchers for leaking sensitive information, citing violations of company policies. The incident involved sharing confidential data with an AI-safety organization.

Person’s hand holding a phone with a wooden face and Pinocchio nose.

Oct 2theverge.com

AI hallucinations are making entitled customers even worse

Generative AI tools are exacerbating customer entitlement and creating significant challenges for customer service workers across various industries, from restaurants to national parks.

Oyo agency seizes 20 cows over open grazing, crop destruction

Oct 2punchng.com

Oyo agency seizes 20 cows over open grazing, crop destruction

The Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority (OYRLEA) impounded 20 cows in Ibadan across two operations for alleged open grazing, residential rearing, and destruction of farm crops, enforcing the state's 2019 grazing law.

Oct 2tehrantimes.com

Tehran to host 2nd national ‘youth, innovation, health technology festival’

Tehran is set to host its second national youth, innovation, and health technology festival from October 14-16, focusing on artificial intelligence in the health sector. The event aims to showcase innovative ideas and foster networking among students, innovators, and expe…

Oct 2mothership.sg

Singapore Hair Salon Admits to Purchasing Fake Reviews

Singapore hair salon Picasso Hair Studio admits to buying fake reviews to earn more incentives, removing four fake reviews and working on removing the rest.

Oct 2indianexpress.com

‘Told myself, this will be last push’: Smit Machchhar to PM on flydubai cockpit fight

Captain Smit Machchhar, who fought off his co-pilot during a flydubai flight to save 170 lives, recounted his harrowing experience to Prime Minister Narendra Modi via video call.

Two students speak into a microphone while sat at a table in front of a crowd in a hall address an assembly on sexual violence held at Cornell on Thursday

Oct 2bbc.co.uk

A 'dark cloud' and 'dismal' mood: How it feels on Cornell campus right now

Cornell University is experiencing a "dark cloud" over its campus due to an alleged gang rape case from two years ago, sparking anger and concern over fraternity culture and the university's handling of the situation.

Oct 2wired.com

Health Care Workers Are Tired of Cleaning Up Palantir’s Mess

Nurses at HCA Healthcare are dissatisfied with Timpani, an AI-powered scheduling tool co-developed with Palantir, alleging it causes understaffing, exhaustion, and ignores preferences, potentially harming patient care.

Ukraine Seeks Japan's Cooperation on Drone Interception Technology

Oct 2japantoday.com

Ukraine Seeks Japan's Cooperation on Drone Interception Technology

Ukraine seeks Japan's cooperation on drone interception technology amid Russia's increased use of drones.

Sep 29chinanews.com.cn

Symposium Commemorating 100th Anniversary of Comrade Zou Jiahua's Birth Held in Beijing, Zhao Leji Attends

A symposium was held in Beijing to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Comrade Zou Jiahua, a former Vice Premier and senior Communist Party official, with top leader Zhao Leji in attendance.

An elderly woman in a wheelchair is surrounded by protestors wearing orange in Madrid.

Sep 29bbc.co.uk

Evicted Spanish pensioner can move back home, lawyer says

An 87-year-old Spanish pensioner, Maricarmen Abascal, who became a symbol of the housing crisis, will return to her home after her lawyer brokered a deal with the investment company that evicted her.

Sep 29wired.com

Timnit Gebru Believes There Is No ‘Existential Threat’ From AI

AI researcher Timnit Gebru argues that the narrative of AI posing an "existential threat" to humanity is a harmful distraction from its real-world biases and harms.

Central Tokyo records 34 consecutive days of rain; longest on record

Sep 29japantoday.com

Central Tokyo records 34 consecutive days of rain; longest on record

Central Tokyo has experienced 34 consecutive days of rain, setting a new record for the longest streak, surpassing the previous 2019 record of 33 days. This prolonged rainfall, totaling 629 mm, is attributed to approaching typhoons, a stalled autumn rain front, and a trou…

Smile-Up’s president announces he will step down

Sep 29japantimes.co.jp

Smile-Up’s president announces he will step down

Smile-Up President Noriyuki Higashiyama announced his resignation, effective Wednesday, as the company continues compensating victims of sexual abuse by its late founder, Johnny Kitagawa. Masayuki Yamada, the chief compliance officer and a lawyer, will succeed him.

35-Year-Old Man Arrested for Alleged Sexual Assault During Sugar Daddy Dating 'Interview'

Sep 29japantoday.com

35-Year-Old Man Arrested for Alleged Sexual Assault During Sugar Daddy Dating 'Interview'

A 35-year-old man has been arrested in Chiba City for allegedly sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl under the guise of a sugar daddy dating interview.

Sep 29mathrubhumi.com

Minor Mismatches in Aadhar and Driving Licence Details Block Online Services

Discrepancies in names, dates of birth, and addresses between Aadhar and driving licenses are causing online service failures in Kerala. This 'demographic mismatch' forces applicants to visit RTO offices for manual updates, increasing workload.