The first project of a new non-profit organization launched by Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen will be to create an open source database of the ways in which big tech fails its 'legal and ethical obligations' to society SAN FRANCISCO (AFP)...
CIA Director William Burns (pictured in April 2021) says his life is nothing like James Bond or Jason Bourne, in the first broadcast of the US spy agency 'The Langley Files'. Washington (AFP) - His life isn't the same as...
US regulators say Boeing and its ex-CEO have 'put the profits on people', misleading the public about the safety of the 737 MAX New York (AFP) - US securities officials have fined Boeing $200 million over misleading assurances from the...
The US Federal Reserve announced its interest rate decision as concerns grow that aggressive measures could push the economy into recession next year. Washington (AFP) - The US Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate again on Wednesday and said...
Amazon-owned Twitch calls to avoid betting on the video game streaming platform have gone viral on Twitter with the hashtag #StopTwitchGambling SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) - Twitch announced Wednesday that it will ban sites that broadcast unlicensed roulette, dice or slot...
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell vowed to do what it takes to control inflation as the central bank raised interest rates again New York (AFP) - Stock prices fell on Wall Street and the dollar rose on Wednesday after the...
World Bank President David Malpass has been accused of being a "climate denier" after refusing to answer whether he believed human-made emissions contributed to global warming. Washington (AFP) - Climate groups called Wednesday for the World Bank chief to be...
High in the hills of northwest Tunisia, farmers plant thousands of fig trees with a unique system of terraces that they hope will protect them from harsh droughts. Djba (Tunisia) (AFP) - High in the hills of northwest Tunisia, farmers...
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said policy makers must continue to act aggressively to curb the raging price pressures that are putting pressure on American households. Washington (AFP) - The Federal Reserve is preparing to launch another massive interest rate...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) - Steven Spielberg's new film "The Fabelmans" earned its spot as the first Academy Awards nominee Sunday by winning the first prize at the Toronto International Film Festival. Coming in theaters in November, "The Fabelmans" is a...

Military coup in Burkina Faso as military officers overthrow the leader...

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In Ouagadougou, protesters demanded the departure of junta leader Lieutenant-Colonel Paul-Henri Sandaugo Damiba. Ouagadougou (AFP) - Military officers have seized control of Burkina Faso, claiming...

Military coup in Burkina Faso as military officers overthrow the leader...

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In Ouagadougou, protesters demanded the departure of junta leader Lieutenant-Colonel Paul-Henri Sandaugo Damiba. Ouagadougou (AFP) - Military officers have seized control of Burkina Faso, claiming...

Military coup in Burkina Faso as military officers overthrow the leader...

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In Ouagadougou, protesters demanded the departure of junta leader Lieutenant-Colonel Paul-Henri Sandaugo Damiba. Ouagadougou (AFP) - Military officers have seized control of Burkina Faso, claiming...

Street boats, cars at sea: Fort Myers beach hit by Ian

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Hurricane Ian left parts of Fort Myers Beach, Florida completely devastated FORT MYERS BEACH (United States) (AFP) - As Pete Belinda and his wife walked...

North Korea fires ballistic missiles for the fourth time this week

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South Korean and US officials have warned for months that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is preparing to conduct another nuclear test Seoul (AFP)...

After destroying Florida, Hurricane Ian began to recede

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An aerial photograph taken on September 30, 2022 shows destroyed homes in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian in Fort Myers Beach, Florida FORT MYERS (United...

UN raises death toll from Kabul classroom bombing to 35 as...

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The death toll of the United Nations mission in the attack on the Kaj Higher Education Center is much higher than the death toll...