DRC Ebola Outbreak Threatens to Become Deadliest on Record as Rare Strain Spreads
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DRC Ebola Outbreak Threatens to Become Deadliest on Record as Rare Strain Spreads

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is currently battling an escalating Ebola outbreak that health officials warn could become the deadliest in history. According to leadership at the World Health Organization (WHO), the current trajectory of the virus threatens to surpass the devastating 2014–2016 epidemic, which claimed more than 11,000 lives. Since being officially declared […]

Investigation Launched After Tamil Cinema Star Vikram Features Endangered Primate in Viral Video
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Investigation Launched After Tamil Cinema Star Vikram Features Endangered Primate in Viral Video

An official inquiry has been launched by Indian forest authorities following a brief social media video published by prominent Tamil cinema actor Vikram, in which he was depicted cradling an endangered lar gibbon. Although the video was removed shortly after being posted on Instagram, wildlife officials in Tamil Nadu initiated a probe into how the […]

French Ambassador to CAR Faces Discipline Over Allegations of Misconduct at Residence
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French Ambassador to CAR Faces Discipline Over Allegations of Misconduct at Residence

France has initiated disciplinary proceedings against its ambassador to the Central African Republic (CAR) following serious allegations of misconduct. The diplomat, Bruno Foucher, is accused of bringing numerous women into his official residence in the capital, Bangui, with some reports suggesting sexual encounters occurred. The alleged incidents are said to have taken place between January […]

Twitch Faces Creator Backlash Over Default AI Data Training Settings
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Twitch Faces Creator Backlash Over Default AI Data Training Settings

Popular live-streaming platform Twitch has drawn sharp criticism from its creator community after it was revealed that user-generated content was automatically utilized to train artificial intelligence models for its parent company, Amazon. The data collection mechanism, which captures streams, clips, chat logs, and audio, was activated by default for all accounts, sparking immediate outrage and […]