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AI helps scam centres evade crackdown in Asia, dupe more victims
Bloomberg, Published on 10/02/2026
» Criminals in Southeast Asia are harnessing inexpensive AI tools to target bigger pools of potential victims at high speed, keeping scam centers humming even as governments try and crack down, senior officials at Interpol say.
Denmark criticises 'tone' of Vance's Greenland comments
AFP, Published on 29/03/2025
» COPENHAGEN — Denmark on Saturday said it did not like the "tone" of United States Vice President JD Vance comments that Copenhagen had not done enough for Greenland during a visit to the strategically placed, resource-rich Danish territory coveted by US President Donald Trump.
Vance lands in Greenland as anger mounts over Trump takeover bid
AFP, Published on 29/03/2025
» PITUFFIK (DENMARK) - US Vice President JD Vance landed in Greenland on Friday for a visit to a military base viewed by Copenhagen and Nuuk as a provocation at a time when President Donald Trump is seeking to annex the strategically placed, resource-rich Danish territory.
Germany's conservatives to seek far right support on immigration
AFP, Published on 31/01/2025
» BERLIN — Germany's conservative opposition leader was set Friday to again seek far-right support in parliament on the flashpoint issue of immigration, after his first effort sparked widespread condemnation and street protests.
Last marine heat wave providing lessons for the future
Published on 02/12/2024
» SAN FRANCISCO — They call it “the Blob". A decade ago, sea surface temperatures in the Pacific soared 11 degrees Celsius above normal.
Zelensky implores Biden, Xi to attend summit as Russia ramps up
Bloomberg, Published on 26/05/2024
» President Volodymyr Zelensky urged the leaders of the US and China to attend a summit to discuss Ukraine’s peace blueprint as Russia builds up troop formations near Ukraine’s northeast border and steps up air attacks.
Julia Roberts wants cheeseburgers and booze at the apocalypse
AFP, Published on 04/12/2023
» PARIS - Julia Roberts, who stars in the new apocalyptic comedy-drama "Leave the World Behind", says the end of humanity would be a good time to indulge herself.
Dutch vote in knife-edge election
AFP, Published on 22/11/2023
» THE HAGUE - Dutch voters headed to the polls Wednesday for a nail-biting election that will transform the country's political landscape after Prime Minister Mark Rutte's record 13 years in power.
Sexual assault claims cast light on Australia's macho politics
AFP, Published on 19/06/2023
» SYDNEY - Australia has allowed a sexist culture to fester inside its parliament, a prominent lawmaker has told AFP, as sexual assault allegations again ring through the country's halls of power.
'Eat, Pray, Love' writer yanks new Russia-set novel
AFP, Published on 13/06/2023
» LOS ANGELES - Author Elizabeth Gilbert, whose multi-million-selling "Eat, Pray, Love" was made into a Hollywood smash starring Julia Roberts, said Monday she is shelving her new novel after an outcry because it was set in Russia.