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AI could eliminate nearly 8 million jobs in UK, study shows
(LONDON) -- Artificial intelligence could eliminate up to nearly 8 million jobs in the United Kingdom, according to a new study, which cautions that women and early-career employees are most at risk of being put out of work.Government policy, however, could allow the U.K. to avert job losses and harness…
More than one billion meals wasted per day in 2022, according to new UN report
(NEW YORK) -- Global households are discarding an exorbitant amount of food every year, despite food insecurity remaining one of the top concerns in several regions around the world, according to a new report by the United Nationals Environment Programme.Households across all continents wasted more than 1 billion meals per…
Julian Assange extradition decision delayed by UK court, allowing time for appeal
LONDON -- A court in the United Kingdom on Tuesday ordered a delay in the possible extradition of Julian Assange, allowing the WikiLeaks founder to continue his appeal fighting a transfer to the United States to face charges in connection with one of the largest thefts of classified government information…
‘Unimaginable situation’: Doctors report malnourished patients dying from infections at Gaza hospital
(GAZA) -- Doctors with aid organizations have described an "unimaginable situation" at European Gaza Hospital amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.An emergency medical team with Medical Aid for Palestinians, the International Rescue Committee and the Palestine Children's Relief Fund issued a release on Monday reporting patients are suffering from serious malnutrition…
Kate Middleton diagnosed with cancer: Sarah Ferguson, Harry and Meghan, more react
(LONDON) -- Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, have offered their support for Kate, the Princess of Wales, after she opened up about her cancer diagnosis on Friday."We wish health and healing for Kate and the family, and hope they are able to do so privately…
UN Security Council adopts Gaza cease-fire resolution
(NEW YORK) -- The U.N. Security Council voted Monday to adopt a resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza for the remaining days of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and the unconditional release of hostages being held by Hamas terrorists.The Security Council said the resolution could lead to…
Parents of reporter Evan Gershkovich speak out 1 year into his Russian detainment: Exclusive
This week marks one year since The Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was arrested in Russia on espionage charges while on a reporting trip.A year into what the U.S. State Department has declared to be a wrongful detainment, Evan Gershkovich's parents say they are optimistic."We know that the U.S.…
2 terror attack suspects plead guilty in Moscow court, as Putin questions motives
MOSCOW and LONDON -- Two suspects have pleaded guilty after Friday's terror attack at a Moscow concert venue that killed at least 137, as Russian President Vladimir Putin raised questions about the alleged attackers' motives.Each of the four suspects was arrested and charged with committing a group terrorist attack resulting…
Russian diplomat says US didn’t pass along ‘concrete’ info before attack
Russia's ambassador to the United States claimed on Sunday that the U.S. Administration didn't pass "concrete information" through the Russian Embassy in Washington about possible preparations for the terror attack at Moscow's Crocus City Hall."Nothing was passed," Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov told Russian state news agency TASS…
What an Israeli invasion of Rafah would mean for civilians: ‘Catastrophically serious’
As Israel continues to indicate plans to launch a ground offensive into Rafah, aid organizations warn that an invasion would be a "bloodbath" for civilians and deepen the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip.Some 1.4 million Palestinians are believed to be in Rafah, the southern city of Gaza bordering Egypt.…