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Fake Dubai prince scam: how AI deepfakes love-bomb victims to steal hearts and money

Maria believed she was romancing a prince from Dubai, captivated by his flirtatious smile and declarations of affection he showered on her during live video calls. But the suitor was an AI deepfake, making her yet another victim of an…

Police investigate shooting deaths of two horses in NSW alps

A police investigation is underway after the discovery of two wild horse carcasses in Kosciuszko National Park.

Spyware used against MEP investigating Pegasus abuses, report finds

Researchers say Stelios Kouloglou’s device was compromised after he joined European parliamentary committee NSO Group’s hacking software was repeatedly used against a member of the European parliament while he was conducting an…

Drinking coffee may lower the risk of liver disease and death, study says

Drinking coffee — even decaf — is linked to lower risks of cirrhosis, liver cancer and liver-related death, a new study has found.

Indonesian researcher develops greener, stronger asphalt mix

An Indonesian researcher has developed a modified asphalt formula using natural Buton asphalt and recycled used engine ...

Citizens want results, not promises, ECOWAS chair tells Member States at headquarters inauguration

President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone, Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, has urged West African leaders to move beyond promises and deliver tangible improvements in the lives of citizens. He said the…

Nigeria: Death Toll Climbs to 18 in Niger Land Dispute

[Premium Times] PREMIUM TIMES had earlier reported that the crisis, believed to have stemmed from a longstanding land dispute between two communities in Godoro village, claimed two lives.

Dolphins increasingly rely on trawlers for food in overfished Adriatic, say scientists

In one area 76% of fishing boats were followed, with baby dolphins learning the technique from their parents Bottlenose dolphins in the Adriatic are increasingly following trawlers to scavenge for food, with baby dolphins learning the…

Bullet found among ‘d’Artagnan’s remains’ in Maastricht turns out to be a nail

The researchers acknowledged that the discovery sheds no light on the cause of the man’s death and has no significance for establishing his identity

The 100-year Glacier mystery: Scientists finally crack secret behind Antarctica’s Blood Falls

Study maps 10,000 hectares for Philippine eagles in Leyte

MANILA, Philippines — More than 10,000 hectares of forests in Leyte have been identified as potential release sites for Philippine eagles, offering conservationists a science-based guide as they work to restore the critically endangered…

India’s Space Industry Hunts for Its SpaceX Moment

India’s attempt to fire up its fledgling private space program is showing early signs of success.