Death toll from Pakistan monsoon rains, floods tops 100
Pakistan’s monsoon rains and flooding have killed at least 107 people and injured 344 others since late June, with authorities warning of additional downpours expected later this week.
Sam Altman says AI has entered ‘singularity’: Should we be worried?
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman declared that artificial intelligence has reached ‘the singularity,’ where AI surpasses human intelligence, sparking both optimism and concern about control and safety.
ICC top prosecutor removed over sexual misconduct allegations
The ICC’s Assembly of States Parties voted to remove chief prosecutor Karim Khan over sexual misconduct allegations, which he denies. The decision follows a lengthy investigation and removes him from the world’s only permanent war-crimes tribunal.
Israeli settlers set fire to mosques, cars and farm land in West Bank, Palestinians say
Israeli settlers have set fires to two mosques and damaged vehicles and farmland in the West Bank, Palestinian officials report, amid escalating tensions following a deadly clash between settlers and Palestinians.
Joy in Greece as Mount Olympus joins Unesco list of world heritage sites
Mount Olympus has been added to Unesco’s world heritage list after a 12-year application process, joining sites including D-day beaches in Normandy and ancient Japanese capitals.
Israel obstructing takeover of pilot zones in Lebanon’s south: Military
Lebanon’s military claims Israel is obstructing its takeover of security control in southern villages under a phased withdrawal agreement, with continued Israeli military operations preventing full deployment.