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Wrongfully jailed California men freed after 17 years will get $140 for each day behind bars
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Wrongfully jailed California men freed after 17 years will get $140 for each day behind bars
Two men jailed for attempted murder in the US state when they were teenagers have been declared innocent and will be paid about $900,000 in total.
Friday 21 April 2023 15:01, UK
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Taylor Swift, Ryan Reynolds and Chris Hemsworth among celebrities paying to keep blue ticks on Twitter
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Taylor Swift, Ryan Reynolds and Chris Hemsworth among celebrities paying to keep blue ticks on Twitter
Elon Musk has scrapped Twitter's original verification system, forcing people to pay a subscription fee to keep their blue ticks. The billionaire says he is paying for three celebrities to stay verified, but plenty of others are clinging on to theirs too.
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CBI scandal: NatWest, Meta and BP amid big names to quit or suspend collaboration
FTSE 100 insurer Aviva was the first big business name to speak out against, and exit, Britain's biggest employers' group on Friday, beginning a flood of blue-chip companies through the day
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Friday 21 April 2023 18:14, UK
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TECHNOLOGYINDIA
India: AI journalism sparks concern
Murali Krishnan in New Delhi
6 hours ago6 hours ago
The advent of an artificial intelligence news anchor marks a milestone in Indian journalism. Not only has it raised eyebrows, it's also sparked discussions about whether India has entered a new era of news broadcasting.
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An Indian media group unveiled its first full-time artificial intelligence (AI) news anchor...
POLITICSUKRAINE
NATO leaders talk tanks, ammo and support for Ukraine
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US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the talks would "stay focused on the key capabilities Ukraine needs right now." He mentioned ammunition, and also non-military support gear. US and EU tank plans were also made.
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POLITICSMIDDLE EAST
Sudan: Activists uphold calls for peaceful transition
Jennifer Holleis
49 minutes ago49 minutes ago
Amid ongoing fighting, Sudan's civil society activists have started coordinating much-needed water and food supply for the crisis-ridden population, vowing to uphold their calls for democracy and a peaceful transition.
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On Friday, deadly clashes between the two rival generals in Sudan have continued despite calls for a three-day-ceasefire...
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NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg speaks to the media from Ramstein US Air Base, Germany, April 21, 2023.
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg speaks to the media from Ramstein US Air Base, Germany, April 21, 2023. © Heiko Becker, Reuters
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Lebanese-Canadian academic convicted for 1980 Paris synagogue bombing
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A file photo taken on October 4, 1980, shows damage after a bomb exploded the previous day at a synagogue on rue Copernic in Paris.04:01
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Netflix devotes series to Varian Fry, the man who saved thousands from Vichy France in WWII
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Netflix devotes series to Varian Fry, the man who saved thousands from Vichy France in WWII
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A photo taken in the 1940s of Varian Fry, a US citizen who saved some 2000 anti-Nazi artists between 1940 and 1941 in the South of France.
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From AI to e-commerce: These are the megatrends that will shape the future of the Middle East
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FAIRER ECONOMIES
From AI to e-commerce: These are the megatrends that will shape the future of the Middle East
Apr 20, 2023
Economic diversification in the Middle East.
Economic diversification in the Middle East.
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Abdulla Adel Fakhro
Minister of Industry and Commerce, Ministry of Industry and Commerce of Bahrain
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AVIATION, TRAVEL AND TOURISM
Survey of travellers finds 76% want more sustainable options
Apr 20, 2023
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Over 40% of people are willing to pay a little more to support certified sustainable travel options.
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Paige Bennett
Writer, EcoWatch
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World Economic Outlook shows economies facing high uncertainty
Apr 21, 2023
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Financial sector stress is a potential downside risk for the world economy.
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Mehdi Benatiya Andaloussi
Economist, IMF
Chiara Maggi
Economist, IMF
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Artificial intelligence is helping humans make better informed decisions.
From predicting wildfires to tailoring adverts, AI is playing a central role in modern life.
Its ability to sift through a mass of data and make instant connections makes it a useful tool across industry sectors.
But its usefulness also makes AI a potential threat, with experts warning about risks around privacy, bias,...
CLIMATE CHANGE
Explainer: What is direct air capture and how can it fight climate change?
Apr 21, 2023
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Small particles of a material derived from limestone are seen on a tray for capturing carbon.
Direct air capture technology uses chemical reactions to remove carbon dioxide from the air.
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