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Swiss Inaugurates New Supercomputer Alps, With Emphasis On AI Solutions

Swiss Inaugurates New Supercomputer Alps, With Emphasis On AI Solutions

Agence France-Presse | Sunday September 15, 2024, Geneva, Switzerland

Switzerland on Saturday inaugurated its new supercomputer called Alps -- one of the world's fastest -- which it hopes will help place the country first for trustworthy artificial intelligence solutions.

Russia, Ukraine Exchange 206 Prisoners In Second Swap In 2 Days

Russia, Ukraine Exchange 206 Prisoners In Second Swap In 2 Days

Reuters | Sunday September 15, 2024, Kyiv

Russia and Ukraine conducted a major exchange of 206 prisoners on Saturday, 103 apiece, in their second such swap in two days, following negotiations mediated by the United Arab Emirates, officials said.

Donald Trump Pledges Mass Deportation Of Haitians In Ohio City If Elected

Donald Trump Pledges Mass Deportation Of Haitians In Ohio City If Elected

Reuters | Saturday September 14, 2024

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump pledged on Friday to conduct mass deportations of Haitian immigrants from the Ohio city of Springfield, even though the majority of them are in the United States legally.

Son Of Norway Crown Princess Arrested For Violating Restraining Order: Cops

Son Of Norway Crown Princess Arrested For Violating Restraining Order: Cops

Agence France-Presse | Saturday September 14, 2024

Norwegian police said on Saturday that the 27-year-old son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit had been arrested for violating a restraining order.

"Shame Must Change Sides": France's Mass Rape Survivor Becomes Feminist Icon

"Shame Must Change Sides": France's Mass Rape Survivor Becomes Feminist Icon

Agence France-Presse | Saturday September 14, 2024, Marseille, France

Walking into court each day with her head held high, the ex-wife of a Frenchman on trial for orchestrating her mass rape in her own bed for almost a decade has become a feminist icon.

Russia, Ukraine Swap 206 Prisoners Of War In UAE-Brokered Deal

Russia, Ukraine Swap 206 Prisoners Of War In UAE-Brokered Deal

Agence France-Presse | Saturday September 14, 2024

Moscow and Kyiv swapped 103 prisoners of war each on Saturday in a deal brokered by the United Arab Emirates, a rare moment of coordination between the two warring sides as Russia pushes ahead in east Ukraine.

AI Can Change Belief In Conspiracy Theories, Study Finds

AI Can Change Belief In Conspiracy Theories, Study Finds

Edited by Nikhil Pandey | Saturday September 14, 2024

The study suggests that AI could play a significant role in combating misinformation, though questions remain about how AI achieves this and whether it would be embraced in real-world settings.

Pics: A Continent Ablaze - South America Surpasses Record For Forest Fires

Pics: A Continent Ablaze - South America Surpasses Record For Forest Fires

Reuters | Saturday September 14, 2024, Sao Paulo, Brazil

South America is being ravaged by fire from Brazil's Amazon rainforest through the world's largest wetlands to dry forests in Bolivia, breaking a previous record for the number of blazes seen in a year up to September 11.

Canada Aims To Join Military Alliance AUKUS To Counter China In Indo-Pacific Region

Canada Aims To Join Military Alliance AUKUS To Counter China In Indo-Pacific Region

Reuters | Saturday September 14, 2024, Tokyo

Canada is in discussions about joining an expanded AUKUS deal between the US, Britain, and Australia formed to counter China's growing military influence in the Indo-Pacific region, Canadian Defence Minister Bill Blair said.

How Taylor Swift's Endorsement Can Impact Kamala Harris. Details Here

How Taylor Swift's Endorsement Can Impact Kamala Harris. Details Here

Reuters | Saturday September 14, 2024, Washington

Global pop sensation Taylor Swift's support for Kamala Harris may have boosted the Democratic vice president's hopes of attracting young voters, but the question remains: Will the celebrity endorsement make a difference on Election Day?

Earth To Get A Mini-Moon For 2 Months? All You Need To Know

Earth To Get A Mini-Moon For 2 Months? All You Need To Know

Edited by Nikita Sharma | Saturday September 14, 2024

Earth's moon will soon have a temporary junior companion, an apparent mini moon revolving around our planet for about two months. In a rare event, an asteroid will be captured by Earth's gravity and will orbit the earth from Sept 29 to Nov 25.

Kamala Harris, Oprah Winfrey To Rally Support In Livestream Event Next Week

Kamala Harris, Oprah Winfrey To Rally Support In Livestream Event Next Week

Reuters | Saturday September 14, 2024, Washington

US Vice President Kamala Harris will join celebrity Oprah Winfrey in a livestream event next week to rally support in key battleground states in the Nov. 5 presidential election, Harris' campaign said.

'Living Nostradamus' Claims Four Prophecies Fulfilled, Predicts More Unforeseen Events

'Living Nostradamus' Claims Four Prophecies Fulfilled, Predicts More Unforeseen Events

Edited by Nikhil Pandey | Saturday September 14, 2024

Athos Salome, the Brazilian parapsychologist known as the 'Living Nostradamus,' claims that his 2024 forecasts, including a looming asteroid threat, have come true.

How Boeing Strike Could Make The Global Jetliner Shortage Worse

How Boeing Strike Could Make The Global Jetliner Shortage Worse

Reuters | Saturday September 14, 2024, Washington

Boeing's first strike in 16 years could further compound global shortages of jetliners that have been pushing up airfares and forcing airlines to keep older jets flying longer, industry executives and analysts said.

UK PM In US For Talks With Joe Biden On Ukraine Missile Use Against Russia

UK PM In US For Talks With Joe Biden On Ukraine Missile Use Against Russia

Reuters | Saturday September 14, 2024, London

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is meeting US President Joe Biden for talks on the next steps in supporting Ukraine, centring on whether to allow Western missiles to be used to hit targets in Russia.

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