Facebook disputes report that its AI can’t detect hate speech or violence consistently
Facebook vice president of integrity Guy Rosen wrote in blog post Sunday that the prevalence of hate speech on the platform had dropped by 50 percent over…
Theatre takes fright at using ‘spooky’ this Hallowe’en over fears it could be racist
The word ‘spooky’ has been censored at Hallowe’en by a major theatre company over fears the term could be seen as racist. The National Theatre of Scotland…
Upcycled style on a green carpet as Earthshot guests make do and mend the planet
“They said you’re not allowed to buy anything new so I wore the last thing I wore when I saw Prince William,” she said. “On our little…
China condemns U.S., Canada for sending warships through Taiwan Strait
The guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) transits the Pacific Ocean while participating in Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC), July 10, 2018. Photo taken July 10,…
China faces challenges from ‘mismanagement’ at certain firms, says PBOC head
Governor of People’s Bank of China (PBOC) Yi Gang attends a news conference on China’s economic development ahead of the 70th anniversary of its founding, in Beijing,…
Analysis: Supply chains, inflation cloud vaccine, debt woes at IMF-World Bank meetings
WASHINGTON, Oct 15 (Reuters) – Supply chain woes and growing inflation concerns pushed aside a widening gap in COVID-19 vaccinations and mounting debt problems for developing countries…
Netflix’s ‘Squid Game’ estimated to be worth about $900 mln – Bloomberg News
Oct 17 (Reuters) – “Squid Game,” Netflix Inc’s (NFLX.O) biggest original series launch, is estimated to be worth almost $900 million for the streaming giant, Bloomberg News…
Outsider Marki-Zay hopes to blunt Orban’s attacks in 2022 Hungarian election
Opposition candidate for prime minister Peter Marki-Zay waits at the election headquarters after the opposition primary election in Budapest, Hungary, October 17, 2021. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo BUDAPEST, Oct…
Ex-Ivory Coast president Gbagbo launches new party, vows to stay in politics
ABIDJAN, Oct 17 (Reuters) – Former Ivory Coast President Laurent Gbagbo vowed on Sunday to continue in politics “until my death” as he launched a new party…
India to move some migrant workers in Kashmir to army camps after killings
Indian Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel stand guard on a street in Srinagar, October 12, 2021. REUTERS/Danish Ismail SRINAGAR, India, Oct 17 (Reuters) – Vulnerable Indian…
Mexican electoral body says 2.85 mln signatures needed to open presidential recall referendum
Mexico’s President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador speaks before the traditional military parade to mark the bicentennial of Mexico’s Independence from Spain, and ahead of the summit of…
Outsider Marki-Zay to stand against PM Orban in 2022 after winning run-off
BUDAPEST, Oct 17 (Reuters) – Small-town conservative Peter Marki-Zay, a political outsider with no party affiliation, will go head-to-head with Prime Minister Viktor Orban next year for…
Gangs expand territory as Haiti government struggles to stay in control
A general view of buildings in Port-au-Prince, is seen from the outskirts of Port-au-Prince, Haiti October 4, 2020. REUTERS/Andres Martinez Casares PORT-AU-PRINCE, Oct 17 (Reuters) – When…
Son of ex-Somali political aide held over UK lawmaker stabbing
NAIROBI/LONDON, Oct 17 (Reuters) – Ali Harbi Ali, the son of an ex-media adviser to a former prime minister of Somalia, has been arrested by British police…
Venezuelan opposition urges government to resume suspended talks
MEXICO CITY, Oct 17 (Reuters) – The chair of the Venezuelan opposition negotiating team on Sunday urged the government to resume talks as soon as possible, after…
Teamviewer says CFO to quit next year
Oliver Steil, Chief Executive Officer of software company TeamViewer AG and Stefan Gaiser, Chief Financial Officer of TeamViewer attend TeamViewer’s initial public offering (IPO) at the Frankfurt…
Bus services in crisis as drivers lured away to fill lorry vacancies
Dan Norris, the West of England metro mayor, said the Government’s attempt to entice bus drivers to switch careers to become lorry operators would compound the chronic…
Scientists prove what mothers already knew: a glass of milk is best for a good night’s sleep
Within this milky mixture, scientists discovered that a specific peptide, known as α-casozepine, could be responsible for causing these effects. The team also identified other bioactive properties…
Everton 0-1 West Ham: Angelo Ogbonna header secures another impressive away win for Hammers
West Ham leapfrogged Everton in the Premier League as Angelo Ogbonna’s 74th-minute header was enough to secure a hard-fought 1-0 victory at Goodison Park on Super Sunday….
Newcastle vs Tottenham game halted due to medical emergency in St James’ Park crowd
The fan who required medical assistance during Newcastle United’s Premier League match against Tottenham is awake and responsive in hospital. Sunday’s game at St James’ Park came…
Newcastle 2-3 Tottenham: Harry Kane scores first Premier League goal of season as Newcastle lose first game under new owners
Harry Kane scored his first Premier League goal of the season as Tottenham condemned Newcastle to a 3-2 defeat in their first game under new ownership. There…
Lorraine Kelly: ‘The menopause made me joyless. I want to take HRT forever’
There has to be a change in culture, says Kelly. “We need a greater understanding of the menopause, more support in the workplace and for women not…
Farmer jailed over cruelty that led to ‘UK’s biggest animal rescue mission’
Recorder Darren Reed also ordered that Bennett receive 12 months supervision on release from prison. As he sentenced him, Recorder Reed said: “They [the prison service] will…
I don’t actually like my daughter
I know parents shouldn’t have favourite children, but then I never knew that three girls brought up the same way could be so different. I didn’t expect…
Kerala: At least 18 dead and dozens missing in floods in southern India after heavy rain
At least 18 people have officially died and another 12 are missing after the southern Indian state of Kerala was hit by flooding. Flash floods and landslides…