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The United Nations has established a 40-member scientific panel to assess the risks and impacts of artificial intelligence (AI), despite strong opposition from the United States. The initiative comes as former employees from major AI companies have raised alarms about the technology’s rapid development and potential dangers. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres described the panel as a “foundational step toward global scientific understanding of AI,” emphasizing that it will provide independent, scientific guidance to all member states, regardless of their technological capabilities. How the Panel Will Work The Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence will produce an annual report analyzing…

The top legal adviser to the European Court of Justice has said the European Commission should not have released billions of euros to Hungary. Advocate general Tamara Ćapeta argued that Hungary failed to implement the judicial reforms required to unlock around €10bn in suspended funds. The commission froze payments in 2022 over concerns about corruption and rule-of-law backsliding under Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. In 2023, it concluded that Hungary had made sufficient reforms and lifted part of the suspension. The European Parliament challenged that decision, claiming the commission committed serious errors. Ćapeta said the commission inadequately assessed Hungary’s judicial reforms…

US and European defence officials signaled agreement this week that NATO must evolve to remain effective, with Europe expected to assume more responsibility for its own defence. While both sides support the shift, their motivations differ: Washington seeks to pivot attention toward other regions, while Europeans aim to guard against uncertainty in US policy. US Under Secretary of War Eldridge Colby described the move as “NATO 3.0,” calling on European allies to take the lead in conventional defence across the continent. “Europe should field the preponderance of the forces required to deter and, if necessary, defeat conventional aggression in Europe,”…

Aerobic exercise such as running, swimming and dancing can act as a frontline treatment for mild depression and anxiety, researchers say. A large analysis published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that physical activity significantly reduced symptoms, especially in young adults and new mothers. Scientists reviewed 63 studies involving nearly 80,000 people. They found aerobic activities that raise the heart rate had the strongest effect on depression. Resistance training and yoga also helped, though to a lesser degree. Group and supervised exercise delivered additional benefits, suggesting social interaction plays a key role. Neil Munro of James Cook University…

At least nine people have died following a school shooting in the small town of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia. The suspected shooter was also found dead, and several others sustained injuries in one of the deadliest school attacks in Canada in decades. Multiple Victims Found at School and Nearby Home Authorities reported six victims were discovered inside Tumbler Ridge Secondary School, with another person dying while being transported to the hospital. The suspected gunman was also found deceased at the scene, apparently from a self-inflicted injury. Police later confirmed that two more victims were found at a nearby residence connected…

Doctors say Nepal’s traditional lentil and rice diet could help reverse a growing diabetes epidemic.One in five Nepalis over 40 now lives with type 2 diabetes.Medication remains unaffordable for many families across the country. Pilot studies in Kathmandu showed strong results from a calorie-controlled traditional diet.Nearly half of participants achieved diabetes remission within months. Researchers based the diet on dal bhat, yoghurt, and fruit.Participants lost only 4–5kg on average. The programme is led by University of Glasgow with Dhulikhel Hospital.Mike Lean said Asian populations need less weight loss to reverse diabetes. The approach relies on community support rather than hospitals.Volunteers…

Silence in Congress, Appeal to the White House Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime associate of Jeffrey Epstein, refused to answer questions from the US House Oversight Committee during a deposition on Monday, invoking her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year sentence at a federal prison camp in Texas after being convicted of sex trafficking. Her refusal came as lawmakers intensified efforts to uncover who may have helped Epstein carry out years of abuse. Clemency Offer Tied to Testimony While declining to cooperate, Maxwell signaled through her legal team that she would be willing to testify if…

Melting Ice Opens New Routes — and New Risks Rising global temperatures are rapidly shrinking Arctic sea ice, opening shipping routes that were once locked in ice year-round. As more vessels move through these waters, a troubling side effect has emerged: a surge in black carbon pollution. This soot, released mainly from ship exhaust, settles on snow and ice, darkening the surface and causing it to absorb more heat from the sun. The result is faster melting in a region that is already warming quicker than anywhere else on the planet. “It becomes a self-reinforcing loop,” says Sian Prior of…

People who drink a small amount of tea or coffee each day may face a lower risk of dementia, researchers say. A large US study found that those who regularly drank two to three cups of caffeinated coffee or one to two cups of caffeinated tea had a 15–20% lower dementia risk over four decades. They also showed slightly better cognitive performance than people who avoided caffeine. The study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, analysed health data from more than 130,000 participants in long-running US studies. Caffeinated coffee drinkers showed less cognitive decline than those who…

American skier Breezy Johnson claimed Olympic gold in the women’s downhill at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan‑Cortina. This victory marked the first gold medal for Team USA at the Games and thrilled fans across the country. Johnson delivered a flawless run on a challenging course, completing the downhill in a time that outpaced her rivals by over half a second. Her speed, precision, and composure under pressure proved decisive in a field of the world’s top skiers. The 27‑year‑old from Park City, Utah, has been a rising star in alpine skiing. She had narrowly missed podium finishes in previous…