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The ghost labs of Kathmandu: The mirage of digital education for the urban poor

Photos: VOW Media Until Grade 7, children dutifully memorise the anatomy of a keyboard, trace the rectangular outlines of monitors in their notebooks, and memorise abstract definitions of “software” and “operating systems.” Yet, for a vast…

Intense AI use still rare among euro zone firms, ECB researchers find

Nearly a quarter of voters in Europe now back far-right parties

Analysis by more than 150 political scientists finds proportion who back such parties has increased nearly fivefold since 1995 Almost one in four voters in Europe now cast their ballot for far-right parties, research shows, a proportion…

This flying solar-powered platform could deliver better internet from the air

As soon as August, a giant silver bullet will cut its way through the dry air of the southwestern US and cross the Pacific to reach the coast of Japan. Once there, the roughly 200-foot-long craft, built by the New Mexico–based company…

Hong Kong pioneers world-first robotic living-donor liver transplant

Hong Kong doctors have performed the world’s first robotic living-donor liver transplant as part of a pioneering microsurgery programme, researchers have revealed. Sharing results of the clinical trial on Wednesday, the University of Hong…

Malta’s Bays Are Becoming ‘Alien Worlds’, Marine Biologist Warns

Malta’s coastal waters are rapidly changing as marine heatwaves drive the spread of invasive species, with some bays now becoming “alien worlds”, according to leading marine biologist Alan Deidun. According to a report by Times of Malta…

Loulé wildfire brought under control after overnight battle

A wildfire that mobilised hundreds of firefighters in the municipality of Loulé yesterday has been brought under control following an overnight firefighting operation. The blaze, which broke out on Tuesday The post Loulé wildfire brought…

Watch: Nearly 500kg Of Waste Removed From Fomm Ir-Riħ Cleanup

A major cleanup operation at Fomm Ir-Riħ has seen volunteers remove an impressive 494kg of waste from one of Malta’s most picturesque coastal areas. The Coast Is Clear team collected ropes, fishing lines, fishing nets, metal and plastic…

Canada's AI strategy aims to make health data more accessible. How will it protect privacy?

Connecting health data across the country will help researchers conduct clinical trials, test AI health tools and drive innovation in treatment and diagnosis, says federal Minister of Artificial Intelligence Evan Solomon. But the…

Canadian peacekeepers' cemetery in Gaza completely destroyed, satellite imagery shows

Satellite photos and video analyzed by CBC's visual investigations team reveals the total destruction of a part of the Gaza War Cemetery that holds the remains of 22 Canadian Forces peacekeepers, including the use of high-powered…

China’s new 'eyes in sky': How KJ-3000 is building Beijing’s airborne surveillance edge

China's innovative KJ-3000 airborne early warning aircraft, derived from the Y-20B transport, represents a pivotal enhancement in aerial defense with its state-of-the-art digital radar and powerful capabilities. This strategic advancement…

You can save £100 on Samsung’s Galaxy XR headset if you act fast — and have a PayPal account

The Samsung Galaxy XR headset is now available for preorder ahead of its July 8 launch in the UK, and while you can’t pick it up at Amazon, that doesn’t mean you can't snag a Prime Day -like deal or two. Best of all, you won’t need to be a…