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Social robots show ability to learn without human help, study finds
May 20, 2025
Social robots show ability to learn without human help, study finds
A new study has found that social robots can learn and adapt without human intervention during initial testing phases—marking a breakthrough in robotics and artificial intelligence. Researchers at a leading robotics institute conducted experiments to see if robots could complete…
Cyberattack hits Marks & Spencer as online sales remain suspended
May 20, 2025
Cyberattack hits Marks & Spencer as online sales remain suspended
Marks & Spencer (M&S) is still grappling with the aftermath of a major cyberattack that forced it to suspend online shopping over a month ago, according to a report published by financial news website MarketScreener. The British retailer, known for…
Vitamin B supplement may slow glaucoma progression, study suggests
May 20, 2025
Vitamin B supplement may slow glaucoma progression, study suggests
A study reported by MailOnline suggests that common vitamin B supplements could help slow the progression of glaucoma, a degenerative eye disease affecting nearly 700,000 people in the UK. Researchers at Sweden’s Karolinska Institute found that vitamins B6, B9, and…
Global appeal calls for diplomatic humanitarian convoy to halt Gaza famine
May 20, 2025
Global appeal calls for diplomatic humanitarian convoy to halt Gaza famine
Human Rights Watch has reported a unified and urgent appeal from Palestinian civil society and international humanitarian and human rights organizations, demanding immediate action to halt what is described as a deliberate famine unfolding in the Gaza Strip. The groups…
UN raises alarm over escalating humanitarian crisis in Eastern DRC
May 20, 2025
UN raises alarm over escalating humanitarian crisis in Eastern DRC
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) has voiced serious concern over the worsening security and humanitarian conditions in Lubero territory, Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). A recent UNOCHA report highlights alarming incidents, including at…
Egyptian military training aircraft crashes, crew killed
May 20, 2025
Egyptian military training aircraft crashes, crew killed
An Egyptian military training aircraft crashed during an air force exercise on Monday, resulting in the death of its crew, according to a statement by military spokesman Gharib Abdel Hafez. The crash occurred due to a technical malfunction, though the…
Huawei launches first HarmonyOS-powered laptops amid U.S. tech restrictions
May 20, 2025
Huawei launches first HarmonyOS-powered laptops amid U.S. tech restrictions
Huawei Technologies has launched two new laptops — the MateBook Fold and MateBook Pro — marking its first computers powered by the company’s own HarmonyOS operating system. The unveiling comes as U.S. export restrictions continue to limit Huawei’s access to…
U.S. Supreme Court greenlights end to deportation protections for Venezuelans
May 20, 2025
U.S. Supreme Court greenlights end to deportation protections for Venezuelans
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Trump administration to proceed with ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan migrants, a form of humanitarian relief that shields recipients from deportation, the CNN reported. The unsigned,…
Study links taurine in energy drinks to leukaemia growth
May 20, 2025
Study links taurine in energy drinks to leukaemia growth
A new study published in Nature suggests taurine, a common ingredient in energy drinks like Red Bull and Celsius, may fuel the growth of leukaemia cells. Researchers from the University of Rochester found that taurine—an amino acid also produced naturally…
Russia bans Amnesty International, citing “Undesirable” status
May 20, 2025
Russia bans Amnesty International, citing “Undesirable” status
Russia has designated Amnesty International as an “undesirable” organisation, barring it from operating within the country. The Prosecutor General’s Office accused the UK-based human rights group of promoting “Russophobic” narratives and supporting efforts to politically and economically isolate Russia, according…