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EU tells TikTok to change ‘addictive’ design
AFP, Published on 06/02/2026
» BRUSSELS - The European Union said on Friday that it had told TikTok it needs to change its “addictive design” or risk heavy fines, after the Chinese-owned platform was found in breach of the bloc’s digital content rules.
Netflix to livestream BTS comeback concert in K-pop mega event
AFP, Published on 03/02/2026
» SEOUL - Streaming giant Netflix said Tuesday it will livestream BTS's comeback concert to around 190 countries in what could be the largest live K-pop event to date as the megastars return from military service.
AI helps doctors spot breast cancer in scans: world-first trial
AFP, Published on 30/01/2026
» PARIS — Artificial Intelligence (AI) helps doctors spot more cases of breast cancer when reading routine scans, a world-first trial found on Friday.
K-pop stars BTS to release album in March ahead of world tour
AFP, Published on 02/01/2026
» SEOUL - K-pop megastars BTS will release a new album in March ahead of a world tour, the group announced on Thursday.
Nuts and beer: booze-free bar offers Saudis a pub vibe
AFP, Published on 19/11/2025
» RIYADH — Draft beer, peanuts and big-screen sports... the scene is reminiscent of pubs worldwide, but in Saudi Arabia's capital, customers in white robes or black veils sip alcohol-free pints with no expectation of a hangover.
Humans ‘can no longer tell AI music from the real thing’
AFP, Published on 12/11/2025
» PARIS — It has become nearly impossible for people to tell the difference between music generated by artificial intelligence (AI) and that created by humans, according to a survey released on Wednesday.
Rethinking Alzheimer's care: why traditional Alzheimer's management isn't enough
Kanmanee Terdpravat, Published on 07/11/2025
» The shadow of Alzheimer's disease looms large over our aging population. It is more than a memory disorder; it's a humanitarian, social, and economic crisis. Accounting for nearly 80 percent of all dementia cases, Alzheimer's represents an immense loss of independence, identity, and quality of life. Yet, as the world braces for a demographic wave of cognitive decline, scientists and clinicians are arguing that the standard playbook—largely focused on symptomatic drug management—simply isn't enough. What's needed is a deeper, root-cause strategy that reimagines brain health itself.
Top strategic technology trends for 2026
Business, Published on 04/11/2025
» Technology leaders face a pivotal year in 2026, where disruption, innovation and risk are expanding at unprecedented speed. The top strategic technology trends identified for 2026 are tightly interwoven and reflect the realities of an artificial intelligence-powered, hyperconnected world where organisations must drive responsible innovation, operational excellence and digital trust.
Personal tipping points: Four climate journeys
AFP, Published on 30/10/2025
» PARIS - From US President Donald Trump’s all-out push for fossil fuels to political squabbles in Europe, governments are retreating on their climate promises. But most people around the world still see global warming as a serious threat.
Vampires, blood and dance: Bollywood horror goes mainstream
AFP, Published on 06/10/2025
» MUMBAI - Long written off as fringe, horror is back in India's Bollywood, reinvented with comedy, mythology and big stars powering a box-office renaissance.