US officials worry about 'chilling effect' on combating election disinformation after order limiting Biden administration contact with social platforms
A federal judge's move to limit how some US agencies communicate with social media companies could have a "chilling effect" on how the federal government and states address election-related disinformation just as the 2024 election cycle get underway, according to interviews with current and former US officials.
2023-07-14 23:52
'Alarming and unprecedented' Irish bird flu warning
Hundreds of seabirds with suspected avian flu have been found dead in recent weeks.
2023-07-14 13:51
Democratic lawmakers call on FEC to consider crackdown on deepfake campaign ads
A group of Democratic lawmakers is calling on the Federal Election Commission to consider cracking down on the use of artificial intelligence technology in political advertisements, warning that deceptive ads could harm the integrity of next year's elections.
2023-07-13 18:26
North Korea fires intercontinental ballistic missile after threatening US
The launch comes after Pyongyang accused the US military of repeated air incursions.
2023-07-12 10:19
Student fears having to quit UK over uni marking boycott
Emma MacKenzie, from Canada, says she cannot renew her visa if she does not get her degree.
2023-07-12 06:18
A 'perfect storm' of ingredients are combining to create deadly flooding and record heat, scientist says
The climate crisis is "supercharging" extreme weather events like flooding and heat waves, Michael E. Mann told CNN.
2023-07-11 19:45
From trauma to training - new lives for North Korea’s defectors
The BBC gets rare access to a South Korean facility that helps those arriving from the North.
2023-07-11 05:16
Ghana's batmen hunting for pandemic clues
Scientists want to understand exactly how pathogens can jump species and what the next threat may be.
2023-07-09 08:26
Biotech firms target weight-loss drugs without Wegovy's side-effects
By Maggie Fick LONDON Weight-loss drug Wegovy helped Rebecca Vogt achieve a major goal - shedding the weight
2023-07-07 13:22
Irish government announces RTÉ examination
Minister Catherine Martin announces an independent, root and branch examination of broadcaster RTÉ.
2023-07-04 22:49
New York Yankees pitcher Domingo Germán throws 24th perfect game in MLB history
New York Yankees pitcher Domingo Germán has thrown the 24th perfect game in Major League Baseball history.
2023-06-29 12:52
Madonna recovering from 'serious bacterial infection,' postpones Celebration world tour
Madonna is taking time to heal after a health scare, which will postpone at least some of her Celebration world tour that had been set to commence next month.
2023-06-29 04:27