Tag: World
Artificial intelligence experts urge more deepfake ‘safeguards’
Artificial intelligence experts and industry executives have signed an open letter calling for more regulation around the creation of deepfakes, citing potential risks to society.
U.K. sanctions heads of Arctic penal colony where Alexei Navalny died
Those sanctioned, including the head and five deputy heads of the penal colony, will be banned from the U.K. and have their assets frozen, the foreign secretary says.
Protesters outside Toronto hospital dispute antisemitism allegations
Groups involved with organizing a Feb. 12 protest against Israeli airstrikes on Rafah say politicians and hospital CEOs were too quick to label their actions.
Russian pilot who defected to Ukraine found shot to death in Spain
Russia's top spy chief appeared to suggest that Maxim Kuzminov's death became inevitable the moment he started planning his 'his dirty and terrible crime.'
‘Timeless’ lyrics, reggae roots lead Calgary musician to Bollywood renaissance
A song that brought a Calgarian fame 20 years ago has been reborn as a title track to a recent Bollywood movie that’s seeing international popularity.
Slain Haitian president’s widow among dozens indicted in assassination case
The final report from a judge investigating Jovenel Moïse's killing also indicted ex-prime minister Claude Joseph and the former chief of Haiti’s National Police, among others.
Canada to send Ukraine more than 800 drones built in Ontario: Blair
The Canadian-built drones, valued at over $95 million, will be sourced from Teledyne in Waterloo, Ont,, and be sent to Ukraine as early as this spring.
Black hole sun: Astronomers find what may be the universe’s brightest object
Astronomers have discovered what may be the brightest object in the universe, a quasar with a black hole growing so fast that it swallows the equivalent of a sun a day.
Eiffel Tower closes due to worker strike over wages
Visitors to the Eiffel Tower were turned away on Monday because of a strike over poor financial management at one of the world’s most-visited sites.
Navalny’s widow vows to continue his fight against the Kremlin
The widow of Alexei Navalny vowed on Monday to continue his fight against the Kremlin while authorities denied his mother access to a morgue where his body is believed to be held.
EU farmers are protesting climate change regulations. Could Canadians join them?
European farmers have protested higher costs, lower profits and climate change regulations for months. Could Canadian producers also blockade ports?
Navalny’s death is a warning to Putin challengers, activist Bill Browder says
Activist Bill Browder says he believes Vladimir Putin killed Alexei Navalny because he stood up to the Russian president, despite an official cause of death yet.
Russian forces occupy Ukranian city of Avdiivka, defense ministry says
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu told the Kremlin that Russian forces were now working to clear the final pockets of resistance at the Avdiivka Coke and Chemical Plant.
‘Alexei Navalny is immortal,’ says Canadian director of Oscar-winning documentary
Daniel Roher, whose film "Navalny" won the 2023 Oscar for best documentary feature, said he was stunned by the reports of Navalny's death, even though he had anticipated it.
Kremlin foe Alexei Navalny’s team confirms his death, demands body be returned to family
An official note handed to Alexei Navalny’s mother stated that he died at 2:17 p.m. local time Friday, but it is unclear where his body is, Navalny's spokesperson said.