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Italy has become a pioneer in regulating artificial intelligence (AI). Last autumn, the Italian parliament approved a draft bill concerning the "Provisions and delegations to the government on ...

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Elon Musk's social media platform X has changed its Iranian flag emoji from the current Islamic Republic flag – featuring a red emblem – to the historic pre-revolution Lion and Sun symbol widely used ...

Amid nationwide protests in Iran against the country’s theocracy, this week has also seen rallies take place in support of the government. But online, social media users have been sharing misleading ...

For over a century, the rhythm of Makoko was written on the water. It was a world built on stilts—a floating city where ...

Her performance as Shakespeare's wife in "Hamnet" won Jessie Buckley the best actress award at the Golden Globes. Our film critic Emma Jones tells us why Chloé Zhao's sensitive direction has made the ...

The legal action comes after a 37-year-old woman was shot dead by a federal agent in Minneapolis last week. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says the federal government's actions have "made us ...

Many Ugandans say President Yoweri Museveni would not win a free and fair election outright. But after four decades in power, ...

AFRIMA 2026 was more than an awards night! From unforgettable performances to bold conversations on music, culture, and Africa’s future, Lagos came alive at the 9th All Africa Music Awards. Watch the ...

Morocco capitalised on home support to stay the course and beat Nigeria on penalties after 120 minutes produced no goals.

Some 3 million French citizens live abroad, scattered across the globe. From the snowy uplands of Quebec to a remote, desert ...