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Experts: How are climate scientists using artificial intelligence?
Climate scientists are increasingly using artificial intelligence for weather forecasting, satellite image analysis, and climate modeling, though the technology presents challenges including computational costs and the difficulty of predicting unprecedented climate extremes.
Almost every shallow-water coral reef on the planet faces ecosystem collapse by 2075, UN advisors say
Nearly all shallow-water coral reefs globally, including the Great Barrier Reef, face ecosystem collapse by 2075 due to global heating, according to UN nature advisers, though rapid climate action could still allow recovery.
IT mistake erases 11 years of viewing history for hospitals’ maternity records
An IT error at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust caused loss of viewing history data spanning 11 years from maternity records, though patient care information was recovered.
Microsoft disrupts AI-assisted platform that compromised 12,000 accounts
Microsoft disrupted EvilTokens, a subscription-based platform that used AI to compromise 12,000 accounts across 10,000 organizations worldwide by exploiting OAuth device authentication processes.
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Briton among 119 more people rescued in Nepal after flash floods
A British national was among 119 people rescued in Nepal on Tuesday, nearly a week after devastating flash floods triggered by a glacier collapse killed over 1,000 people.
Israel’s multiple wars see finance, defence ministries clash over spending
Israel’s defense and finance ministries are clashing over spiraling military spending as the country faces multiple ongoing conflicts across the region, with the military warning of budget shortfalls.
Iranian families struggle to afford the basics as US ratchets up economic warfare
Iranian families struggle with skyrocketing inflation and unemployment as economic sanctions and a naval blockade severely strain the country’s economy during an ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel.
Trump has submitted civil nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia to Congress for review, AP sources say
President Trump has submitted a classified civilian nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia to Congress for review, while conditioning approval on the kingdom normalizing relations with Israel through the Abraham Accords.
As midterm elections approach, Republican candidates weigh how closely to align with Trump
Republican congressional candidates are subtly distancing themselves from President Trump after winning primary elections, though most still embrace him as the fall midterm elections approach.
House lawmakers return to Washington with a stopgap funding bill atop the list of priorities
House lawmakers returned to Washington to vote on a stopgap spending bill to fund the federal government through early December, avoiding a shutdown before midterm elections.
Iceland’s close ties with EU mean no vote is not a Brexit-style rejection
Iceland voted 52.8% to 47.2% against reopening EU accession talks, disappointing Brussels but reflecting the nation’s preference for its current close relationship rather than rejecting European integration.
Israel says senior Hamas member seized as strikes kill three during Gaza raid
Israel’s defense minister announced the capture of a senior Hamas member during a raid in Gaza City, while Israeli airstrikes killed at least three civilians including two children.
They live by a shrine to a saint. Why are their homes being demolished?
Authorities in Islamabad demolished hundreds of homes near a revered Sufi shrine, displacing approximately 50,000 people. Residents attribute the demolitions to development interests of a powerful government official.
UN food agency halves West Bank aid because of funding shortages, warns new cuts may be needed
The UN World Food Program is halving food assistance in the West Bank due to funding shortages and warns further cuts may be necessary in Gaza, where it aids 1.5 million people.
Echoes of cold war as US accused of meddling in another Brazilian election
The US faces accusations of election meddling in Brazil ahead of October’s presidential contest, with critics drawing parallels to CIA interference in the 1962 election that preceded a military coup.
Trump says US position on Falklands ‘one of many’ under review
Donald Trump said the US position on the Falkland Islands is under review among many others, while pressing the UK on military spending amid reports of possible diplomatic pressure tactics.