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Man, 75, dies after Kendall Jenner chatbot convinces him to meet in person
Online Reporters, Published on 15/08/2025
» UNITED STATES - Reuters reported a tragic incident in March involving Thongbue Wongbandue, a 76-year-old Thai-American living in New Jersey, who had memory problems caused by a brain condition.The skilled former chef died after conversing with “Big sis Billie”, a Meta chatbot designed to mimic a young woman engaging in romantic conversation, which repeatedly assured him it was a real person. The chatbot arranged to meet him in person, ultimately leading to an accident that caused his death.
'Eat the rich': Venice protests shadow Bezos wedding
AFP, Published on 29/06/2025
» VENICE - At least 500 protesters marched through Venice on Saturday, condemning Amazon founder Jeff Bezos's wedding to journalist Lauren Sanchez, a lavish affair that has drawn backlash in the historic Italian city.
Bad Bunny: the reggaeton star transforming pop music
AFP, Published on 16/04/2023
» INDIO (UNITED STATES) - High-octane hits, dance breaks, fireworks and a bonus lesson on the history of Caribbean music: with his groundbreaking Coachella set, Puerto Rican megastar Bad Bunny showcased a Latin revolution in pop fueled by his skyrocketing fame.
Overshadowed by Ukraine war, Yemen on brink as pledges fall short
AFP, Published on 20/03/2022
» DUBAI - The United Nations and aid groups have warned of grave consequences for Yemen after an international pledging conference failed to raise enough money to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe in the war-torn country.
Afghan Paralympians arrive as triathlon thriller begins Day 5 in Tokyo
AFP, Published on 29/08/2021
» TOKYO - Afghanistan's athletes arrived in Tokyo late Saturday and were set to compete in the Paralympics next week as Day 5 of Games action began Sunday with a thrilling finish to the women's triathlon.
Ukrainian ambassador dies 'of heart attack' on Koh Lipe
Dave Kendall, online reporters and agencies, Published on 30/05/2021
» SATUN: Ukrainian ambassador to Thailand Andrii Beshta, 45, died on Koh Lipe island off this southern province on Sunday morning, according to the provincial public relations office.
US braces for evictions crisis as aid talks stall in Washington
AFP, Published on 13/08/2020
» NEW YORK - Activists and relief groups in the United States are scrambling to head off a monumental wave of evictions nationwide, as the coronavirus crisis leaves tens of millions at risk of homelessness.
For Europe's strongmen, pandemic is opportunity and risk
AFP, Published on 14/05/2020
» PARIS - Europe's strongmen leaders want to use the coronavirus pandemic to tighten their grip while touting their prowess in overcoming crises, but their authority risks being badly undermined if the outbreak is mishandled.
Saudi-led coalition rejects south Yemen self-rule declaration
AFP, Published on 27/04/2020
» RIYADH - The Saudi-led military coalition in war-torn Yemen on Monday rejected a declaration of self-rule by separatists in the country's south and demanded "an end to any escalatory actions".
Boracay picks up pieces after Christmas typhoon slams Philippines
Dave Kendall, Published on 30/12/2019
» BORACAY, Philippines: As mobile internet service -- but not electricity -- returned to Boracay, the extent of the destruction to the island cut off by typhoon Phanfone on Christmas Day filtered out to the wider world.