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Fire rages after drone strikes Libya’s largest oil refinery

A drone attack ignited gasoline at Libya's Zawiya oil refinery, the country's largest operational facility.

Tesla faces uphill battle for FSD entry as China rewrites self-driving car rules: analysts

The likelihood that US electric vehicle (EV) giant Tesla will obtain Beijing’s approval for higher-level autonomous driving remains a distant prospect, according to analysts. Though Tesla recently hired people to test its Full Self-Driving…

In a Sweltering Summer, These Italians Want Romans to Curl

By setting up a curling rink in the shadow of the Colosseum, sports officials hope to capitalize on the fresh popularity of the Winter Olympics phenomenon. Even in a heat wave and without any ice.

Typhoon Dolphin's vast storm system pushes inland, threatens central China

‘We are still here’: a day in the life of 12 Afghan women

In the five years since the Taliban’s return to power, the walls have been closing in on the women and girls of Afghanistan. As the regime has tightened its grip, it has banned girls from education after the age of 12, ejected many women…

Meta launches AI model as Zuckerberg champions open-weight push

Menlo Park (California): Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg called for lower US barriers for open-source AI to better compete with Chinese rivals as the social media giant released a new open-weight model on Monday and said more would…

Apple David hints at legal action vs bashers amid romance with Chad Gammad

Courtside reporter Apple David issued a warning against detractors of her relationship with 18-year-old Chad Gammad, seemingly hinting at possible legal action. David, 33, said this through her Facebook page on Monday, Aug. 10. “Papunta na…

Chipmakers back Pax Silica amid Congress scrutiny

MANILA, Philippines — The country’s leading group of semiconductor and electronics manufacturers has formally thrown its support behind the controversial Pax Silica hub project in New Clark City, as the initiative faces separate calls for…

At a temple in Thailand, parents mourn a 12-year-old mass shooting victim, and a father pleads for forgiveness

Hundreds gathered in Nonthaburi province to remember Naphat Chaimar, the youngest victim of last week’s school mass shooting, including the shooter’s father When the mother and father of the youngest victim of last week’s school mass…

Sarfaraz Khan's return: A 17kg weight loss, relentless fight and a Test recall

On Friday, Sarfaraz Khan posted a photo on Instagram from the 2019 Telugu film ‘Jersey’ with a caption that read: “I may not fit in, but I’ll fight with everything I’ve got.” Just 48 hours later, the 28-yearold was rewarded for his…

Mapping antisemitism, a website helps Jewish jet-setters avoid turbulence

Safe for Jews uses AI, official advisories and more to rate countries and cities for travelers eager to avoid harassment or violence, with Albania, Bolivia and Cambodia listed among the least dangerous The post Mapping antisemitism, a…

NUS students to get ChatGPT access; AI module compulsory for incoming freshmen

Announcing a partnership with OpenAI, NUS said all students, faculty and staff will get access to ChatGPT Edu from Aug 31.