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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.
Spanish youth keep vibrant Holy Week processions alive
AFP, Published on 17/04/2025
» ZAMORA (SPAIN) - Clad in a traditional white tunic and purple sash, four-year-old Thiago could barely contain his excitement before taking part as a drummer in a Spanish Easter procession thronged by thousands.
Suspect arrested in Hanoi cafe fire that killed 11
Reuters, Published on 19/12/2024
» HANOI - Police in Vietnam have arrested a man suspected of starting a blaze that killed 11 following an argument with staff in a Hanoi cafe, authorities said on Thursday, while two of the seven pulled from the flames were admitted to hospital.
Norwegian king needs ‘a few more days’ in Malaysian hospital
Reuters, Published on 01/03/2024
» OSLO - Norway's King Harald will remain in hospital on Langkawi Island in Malaysia for “a few more days” for treatment and rest before returning home to Norway, the royal household said on Friday.
Israeli troops mistakenly kill three hostages
AFP, Published on 16/12/2023
» TEL AVIV - Israel said its troops had killed three Gaza hostages after mistaking them for a threat, with the armed forces expressing "deep remorse" over a "tragic incident" that sparked protests in Tel Aviv.
Oscar-winning actor Alan Arkin dies at 89
AFP, Published on 01/07/2023
» NEW YORK - Alan Arkin, the Oscar-winning "Little Miss Sunshine" and "Argo" actor known for his wry wit and improvisation skills, has died at the age of 89, according to his sons.
Four dead in plane crash that sparked Washington alert
AFP, Published on 05/06/2023
» WASHINGTON - US aviation officials on Monday were investigating the fatal crash of an "unresponsive" private plane that strayed over the nation's capital and prompted the scrambling of F-16 fighter jets.
US VP Harris calls for 'speedy' Zambia debt resolution
AFP, Published on 01/04/2023
» LUSAKA - US Vice President Kamala Harris reiterated calls for a "speedy finalization" of Zambia's debt restructuring on Friday, as she visited the country in the last stop of a continental tour.
'Don't blame women': Japan birth drive sparks online debate
AFP, Published on 28/03/2023
» TOKYO - Japan's government has made tackling its falling birth rate a top priority, but with few women involved in official debate on the issue, some are making themselves heard on social media.
US LGBTQ club shooting suspect is non-binary, had troubled past
AFP, Published on 24/11/2022
» LOS ANGELES: Lawyers for the 22-year-old accused of murdering five people at a Colorado LGBTQ club said their client is non-binary ahead of an initial court appearance Wednesday, as details emerged of a chaotic past including family breakdown and a name change.