BLACKLISTED for Speaking Out: Javier Bardem on Gaza and Hollywood Censorship

“I really wanted to tell the story of how these political events that we've been reading about for decades, where Palestinians are usually relegated to nameless, faceless headlines — I wanted to tell the story of how these events impact people over time, how they change a family,

President Trump 'won't want to choke off' Iranian oil supply | REUTERS

This Reuters video discusses President Trump's stance on Iranian oil supply, with energy columnist Ron Bousso explaining why Trump may avoid actions that would significantly disrupt Iran's oil exports.

Gaza: Hypothermia kills 5 as blockade hinders aid • FRANCE 24

Despite the ceasefire, conditions in Gaza remain perilous for many residents, with UNICEF reporting that more than 100 children have been killed by military action since the truce began. Large numbers of people are living in makeshift tent camps that offer little protection from

Construction crane falls onto moving train in Thailand, killing dozens

China's 2025 trade surplus hits record $1.2 trillion | REUTERS

What to know about the Rohingya genocide case against Myanmar | AFP

[BREAKING] US Launches Attack Against Venezuela - Venezuelanalysis

This news article reports on the United States launching a military attack against Venezuela, targeting key military installations in Caracas and surrounding areas, as well as the port in La Guaira. Social media footage and unconfirmed videos show columns of smoke, low flying aircraft, active air defenses, and helicopters flying over the Venezuelan capital, with claims of US Special Forces deployment.

“Whatever Israel Wants”: Trump Backs Netanyahu’s “Colonial” Wars in Gaza, Iran & Beyond

This Democracy Now! episode features journalists Gideon Levy and Rami Khouri discussing President Trump's meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, where Trump supported Israel's threats against Iran and its demands for Hamas to disarm. Khouri describes the meeting as a continuation of a U.S.-Israeli effort to reconfigure the Middle East into a new colonial arrangement, while Levy calls it an embarrassment, criticizing Trump's lack of demands on Israel.

Yemen strike shows depth of distrust between Saudi Arabia and UAE

Strike at port represents major flare-up between Gulf powers Source links incident to November talks over Sudan UAE-backed force advanced through region bordering Saudi Arabia UAE denies working to undermine Saudi security Two states have differences on several Middle East is

USA sanctions leadership of German organization HateAid

The entry ban imposed by the US government due to alleged censorship of American online platforms also affects the directors of the German organization HateAid, which is committed to combating hate online. The two directors Anna-Lena von Hodenberg and Josephine Ballon are affe

Stephen Miller on 60 Minutes' Documentary exposing ICE & CECOT: "Every one of those producers at 60 minutes who engaged in this revolt, clean house and fire them, that's what I say." Stephen Miller - White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy

This news segment discusses the fallout after CBS pulled a '60 Minutes' segment on Trump deportations to an El Salvador prison, featuring an interview with White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy Stephen Miller.

Sister of Epstein victim reported him in 1996, but FBI failed to investigate, files reveal

Maria Farmer reported Jeffrey Epstein's crimes in 1996, alleging he stole nude images of her sisters. Despite her report, the FBI failed to investigate, allowing Epstein to continue abusing girls for years. The revelation of this report highlights the FBI's inaction and its consequences for Epstein's victims.

Belgium joins South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at ICJ

Other countries, including Brazil, Colombia, Ireland, Mexico, Spain and Turkiye, have already joined the case in The Hague. Belgium has formally joined the case launched by South Africa at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) alleging Israel is committing genocide in the G

From Gaza to Bethlehem and Nazareth, Christmas joy is overshadowed by harsh reality

For many Palestinians across the West Bank, Gaza, Jerusalem and Arab towns inside Israel, Christmas this year arrives burdened by economic hardship, political restrictions and a lingering sense of fragility. Shop owners struggle to survive month to month, parents calculate eve

Astronaut Snaps Incredible Image of Rare Space Phenomenon Above Thunderstorm, See the Photo from the ISS!

An astronaut aboard the ISS captured a rare atmospheric phenomenon known as a 'sprite' above a thunderstorm. This event, typically occurring around 50 miles above Earth, is a type of electrical discharge triggered by intense lightning strikes. Despite their striking appearance, scientists still don’t fully understand how and why sprites form. Observing sprites from space allows researchers to collect valuable data that cannot be obtained from ground-based observation.

Humans May Actually Have Over 30 Senses, Scientists Say

This article explores how humans may have over 30 senses, contrary to Aristotle's belief in just five. Modern research suggests that our senses are more interconnected and numerous, including proprioception, balance, interoception, and more. These senses work together to create a unified experience of the world, affecting our perception and preferences in various ways.

New Data Reveals Political Bias in LLMs

Recent research reveals significant political bias in large language models (LLMs), showing they value the lives of individuals based on political affiliation, with environmentalists being prioritized. The study, conducted by Arctotherium, found that most LLMs devalue the lives of men, white people, and ICE agents, with Grok being the only egalitarian model. Additionally, the Center for AI Safety's paper on utility engineering in LLMs highlighted coherent and transitive preferences in these models, with larger models exhibiting more coherent preferences. The findings raise concerns about the potential impact of LLMs on decision-making processes in critical areas such as military and legal systems.

EU ‘Chat Control’ Proposal Still Poses ‘High Risks’ Despite Removal of Mandatory Scanning, Experts Warn

Despite the removal of mandatory scanning in the EU's 'Chat Control' proposal, a group of 18 European cybersecurity and privacy experts warn that the revised proposal still poses significant risks, including flawed AI-driven surveillance and discriminatory age verification systems. The experts argue that the expanded use of AI for identifying 'grooming' behaviors will lead to false positives, while mandatory age verification systems could invade privacy and exclude vulnerable individuals from essential online services. The proposal is set to be endorsed by EU Council ambassadors, potentially leading to formal adoption and contentious negotiations with the European Parliament.

Amazon cut thousands of engineers in its record layoffs, despite saying it needs to innovate faster

Amazon's recent layoffs, the largest in its history, saw significant cuts in engineering roles, with nearly 40% of the 4,700 positions eliminated being engineering jobs. The layoffs, which affected various departments including cloud computing, devices, and advertising, were part of a broader effort to streamline operations and reduce bureaucracy. Amazon CEO Andy Jassy emphasized the need for innovation and speed, with a focus on artificial intelligence, despite stating that AI was not the primary driver of the layoffs. The cuts also impacted product managers, program managers, and roles within Amazon's gaming division, visual search, and shopping teams, as well as its online ad business.

Indian fighter jet pilot killed in crash at Dubai airshow

An Indian fighter jet pilot was killed during a crash at the Dubai Airshow, with a court of inquiry established to determine the cause. The incident occurred on the final day of the event, which attracted over 148,000 attendees and exhibitors from 1,500 companies. The Indian Air Force expressed deep regret over the loss of life and pledged support to the pilot's family.

Elon Musk's xAI will be first customer for Nvidia-backed data center in Saudi Arabia

Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI will be the first customer of a new massive data center in Saudi Arabia powered by Nvidia chips. The data center, supported by the Saudi state-backed AI firm Humain, will deploy around 600,000 Nvidia GPUs and require 500 megawatts of power. This facilit

World First: Quantum Teleportation Achieved Between Photons, Scientists Confirm

A breakthrough experiment led by a team from the University of Stuttgart in Germany brings a quantum internet a step closer, with physicists teleporting a quantum state between photons produced by separate light sources for the first time. The achievement allows engineers to bou

Gemini 3 is almost as good as Google says it is

Google's Gemini 3 Pro AI model, touted as the company's most intelligent yet, offers enhanced reasoning and coding capabilities, but its performance varies. While it excels in generating interactive 3D visualizations and interactive UIs, the output quality sometimes falls short of Google's demos. Gemini 3 Pro also introduces a generative UI feature for Pro subscribers, providing personalized, interactive guides. Additionally, the Gemini Agent feature for Ultra subscribers assists with tasks like organizing Gmail and setting reminders, though it occasionally encounters issues. Despite these strengths, Gemini 3 Pro's practical applications are limited by occasional inaccuracies and slower email sending compared to competitors.

Tulane researchers discover VLK enzyme as a 'pain switch' - could lead to safer pain treatments without side effects

Researchers at Tulane University, in collaboration with colleagues from eight other universities, have identified a new nerve cell signaling mechanism involving the enzyme vertebrate lonesome kinase (VLK), which can switch on pain signaling after injury without affecting normal movement or sensation. This discovery, published in Science, suggests a safer approach to pain management by targeting enzymes like VLK instead of directly blocking NMDA receptors, potentially leading to more effective and safer treatments for pain and other neurological conditions.

Waymo robotaxis are now giving rides on freeways in LA, San Francisco, and Phoenix

Waymo robotaxis will now take passengers on freeways in three major U.S. cities, marking a major milestone for the driverless, ride-hailing company. The company said it’ll begin offering those types of trips in the San Francisco, Phoenix and the Los Angeles markets “when a freew