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However, the vast majority of those surveyed said they’re pessimistic about the technology itself: 85 percent believe AI will worsen fake news and 83 percent think it erodes trust in journalism. The most popular use is for automated translation (45 percent), transcribing interviews (35 percent) and proofreading (30 percent). Common reasons for the use of generative AI are saving time, working more efficiently or seeking inspiration. The application of generative AI “primarily supports existing tasks rather than transforming or reinventing journalistic processes,” the study pointed out. Generative AI tools became mainstream after ChatGPT rose to global fame at the end…
On Tuesday, the festival’s highlight, the “so-odori,” took place at one venue, featuring 1,700 dancers from 15 groups demonstrating coordinated skill, precision and flair. Women moved in elegant unison, while men delivered dynamic, rhythmic steps that drew applause from the crowd. Some spectators recorded the event, and others clapped along to the music. The Awa Odori festival continues until Friday, with the so-odori performance held nightly at 9:40 pm local time.
Published on 14/08/2025 – 15:20 GMT+2 Speculation continues over the new James Bond adventure, which will be directed by Dune director Denis Villeneuve and written by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight. Now that key filmmaking positions have been announced, all the new era of the 007 saga needs is a fresh secret agent. From Aaron Taylor-Johnson to three reported studio favourites, all bets are (still) off. Or are they? Reports of a relatively unknown actor have surfaced, with The Hollywood Reporter confirming that Scott Rose-Marsh has screen tested for the role of the new 007. The 37-year-old British actor…
The German government effectively suspended a resettlement program for vulnerable Afghans after German Chancellor Friedrich Merz came to power with a vow to drastically curtail the influx of asylum-seekers into the country. That decision stranded some 2,200 Afghans in Pakistan — among them women’s rights activists and LGBTQ+ people who face oppression under Taliban rule. The government in Islamabad repeatedly urged the German government to formally end the resettlement program, according to the Welt report. Berlin agreed to make a decision by the end of June, but ultimately failed to follow through, the report continued. After that, Pakistani police began arresting…
In Aguiar da Beira, water bombing aircraft swept overhead while ground crews worked in difficult conditions. In Arganil, Coimbra district, 890 firefighters were deployed after flames spread to neighbouring municipalities, forcing evacuations and surrounding the historic village of Piódão. Further north in Trancoso, hundreds of firefighters faced strong winds and mountainous terrain that hindered containment efforts. Authorities remain on high alert until Friday, citing extreme wildfire risk driven by high temperatures, dry conditions, and gusty winds.
In particular, the U.S. has yet to cut car tariffs from to 15 percent from 27.5 percent, as was announced. Further, steel and aluminum remain subject to 50 percent tariffs. “We’ll have some engagement at both technical and political levels with our American counterparts, and we keep the work going forward in that sense. I must repeat that we are fully focused and committed to getting that joint statement finalized and ready for you all to read ASAP,” said Gill. “We will ping pong it forth and back until we get to a final text — and I hope we can…
Published on 14/08/2025 – 13:49 GMT+2 US first lady Melania Trump has threatened to sue Hunter Biden for more than $1 billion (€860m) in damages over his claim that the disgraced financier and convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein introduced her to her now husband. The son of the former president made the comment in an interview with the British journalist Andrew Callaghan earlier this month. In a letter to Biden’s lawyer, Alejandro Brito, who represents the first lady, called the allegations false, defamatory and “extremely salacious”. Brito, who suggested that the widely disseminated remarks had caused Trump “to suffer overwhelming financial…
A joint press conference is expected at the end of the summit, the Kremlin said, according to state-controlled news agency Interfax. Ushakov said “the settlement of the ‘Ukrainian crisis’” will be the central topic, with discussions building on earlier talks between the Kremlin and Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff. The agenda also includes trade, economic cooperation and global security, he said. “The time (of the meeting) will depend on how the discussion goes. There are, of course, time parameters, but I told you when the negotiations will begin … and when they will end — this will depend, first of all, on…
By Emma De Ruiter with AP Published on 14/08/2025 – 12:04 GMT+2 Italy’s government received 114 Palestinian evacuees from Gaza on Wednesday night, including 31 children in need of medical assistance. “We will continue to support the civilian population of Gaza and work toward achieving peace,” Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani wrote in a post on X. “Children are a symbol of hope and the future: ensuring their care and medical assistance is a duty.” “The important thing for us is to continue to support the Palestinian people,” Tajani told reporters as he welcomed the families in Rome. “It is important for us…
Taylor Swift’s new era is almost upon us… The pop superstar announced her 12th album two days ago but everything apart from the title, ‘The Life of a Showgirl’, remained a secret – the cover of the album, the track titles, the release date… Everything. Until now. Swift appeared on her partner’s podcast last night, “New Heights” hosted by Travis Kelce and his brother Jason, to discuss the album at length. The episode was particularly revealing and more than 1.3m viewers tuned in to watch the YouTube version of the podcast, which ran for almost two hours. If you don’t have…