Can a chatbot be blamed for a crime it didn’t physically commit? That’s the uncomfortable question now hanging over one of the world’s biggest AI companies. OpenAI is facing a criminal investigation in the US after authorities in Florida said its tool ChatGPT may have been used by a 20-year-old student. In the lead-up to
The UK says it has tracked and deterred three Russian submarines. During what officials describe as a month-long “covert operation” near vital undersea cables and pipelines. These aren’t just ordinary sea routes—they carry the digital and energy lifelines connecting Britain and its allies. Defence Secretary John Healey didn’t hold back. He said Britain, working with
What happens when curiosity—or something more sinister—meets one of the UK’s most sensitive military sites? On Thursday, police arrested a 34-year-old Iranian man and a 31-year-old woman. They tried to enter HM Naval Base Clyde, better known as Faslane, home to Britain’s nuclear-armed submarines. According to Police Scotland, the pair didn’t force their way in.
In Japan, what should have been a family outing ended in tragedy. Eight-year-old Chloe Jeffries from Australia’s Gold Coast was fatally injured after a snowmobile accident in Hakuba Valley. Riding with her mother, the vehicle suddenly flipped on a forest trail, trapping her underneath. Despite being airlifted to hospital, she couldn’t be saved. Her netball
What begins as a street confrontation — and ends in tragedy — can send shockwaves far beyond the pavement. That’s exactly what’s happening in Lyon, where the death of 23-year-old student Quentin Deranque has ignited a fierce political storm. Deranque, a maths student and nationalist activist, died after being brutally beaten by a group of
Big changes are shaking up the Washington Post. Just days after announcing mass layoffs, the newspaper revealed that its CEO, William Lewis, is stepping down. Talk about timing. Lewis told staff it was the “right time to leave,” adding that “difficult decisions” had been made to secure the paper’s future. And those decisions? They were
Is Iran blinking—or just standing its ground? President Donald Trump says Tehran would rather cut a deal than risk US military action. Iranian officials flatly reject any talks over their missile and defence systems. “They do want to make a deal,” Trump told reporters at the White House, hinting at pressure building as US naval
What was supposed to be a routine morning commute turned into chaos. On Wednesday, a construction crane collapsed onto a passenger train in northeastern Thailand, derailing the carriages and sparking a fire. At least 22 people were killed. The accident happened around 9:00am local time in Nakhon Ratchasima province. The train was travelling from Bangkok
It’s a race against the tide on a lonely stretch of New Zealand’s South Island. Six pilot whales are already dead — and 15 more are fighting for their lives after washing up on Farewell Spit. The mass stranding began Thursday when around 55 whales ended up on the beach. Most managed to swim back
Imagine polishing crystal for presidents by day — and allegedly selling it online by night. That’s the extraordinary accusation now facing a senior staffer at France’s presidential palace. A longtime Élysée insider, identified as Thomas M, is set to stand trial over the alleged theft of luxury tableware. The items include Baccarat champagne flutes, Sèvres
Imagine stepping out of a plane at 15,000 feet, ready for an epic skydiving stunt — only for everything to go wrong in the blink of an eye. That’s exactly what happened south of Cairns, Australia, and the footage released Thursday is nothing short of jaw-dropping. According to the Australian Transport Safety Bureau, the handle
Thailand and Cambodia are firing at each other again — but who’s really paying the price? It’s not just soldiers or politicians; it’s the children living along the border. On Monday, Thai forces responded to Cambodian fire in Ubon Ratchathani Province with air strikes. Cambodia insists Thai troops struck first in Preah Vihear. At least
