Cambridge Dictionary has chosen “parasocial” as its Word of the Year, reflecting a phenomenon that has exploded across social media: one-sided emotional relationships between fans and celebrities — or even AI bots — they have never met. Psychologists say millions now feel emotionally connected to public figures more intensely than ever before. Taylor Swift, Travis…
Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai has delivered one of his clearest public warnings yet: “People should not blindly trust everything AI tells them.”In an exclusive BBC interview, the Google chief acknowledged that today’s AI models — including Google’s own systems — are “prone to errors” and must be used with caution. Pichai’s statement comes after Google’s…
In a dramatic and high-stakes vote, the UN Security Council approved a US-drafted resolution endorsing President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan for Gaza. The final tally: 13 votes in favour, none against, with Russia and China abstaining, allowing the resolution to pass. Trump celebrated the moment as a global turning point:“One of the biggest approvals…
As the first winter storm hit Gaza, entire tent cities were drowned in a toxic mix of rain, sewage and mud. After two years of war and mass displacement, more than a million Palestinians are living in makeshift shelters — shelters now collapsing under heavy rainfall. Aid groups warn that thousands of families and children…
Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai has warned that no tech company — including Google — will be shielded if a potential AI investment bubble collapses. In an exclusive interview with BBC News, Pichai described the surge in AI enthusiasm as “extraordinary,” but accompanied by “elements of irrationality.” His comments come as valuations of AI-focused companies skyrocket…
According to The Economist, Ukrainian anti-corruption investigators possess a recording of a phone call between President Volodymyr Zelensky and one of the key suspects in a large-scale corruption case involving the country’s energy sector. While the conversation is described as “non-compromising,” its existence adds fuel to growing political tensions in Kyiv. The recording emerged from…
U.S. President Donald Trump has instructed his administration to ensure that the 2026 FIFA World Cup becomes an “unprecedented success”. The statement, reported by RIA Novosti, emphasizes Trump’s ambition to make the event the largest and most impactful tournament in football history. “I told my administration to do everything possible to make this World Cup…
FBI Director Kash Patel reportedly deployed a team of elite FBI agents to provide personal protection for his girlfriend, Alexis Wilkins, according to the U.S. outlet MS Now, which cites internal agency sources. The move is considered highly unusual and has sparked concerns about the potential diversion of critical law enforcement resources. Sources claim that…
French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France will deliver 55 locomotives to Ukraine under a contract valued at €475 million. The statement was made during a press conference in Paris and highlights a new phase of French-Ukrainian economic and strategic cooperation. The contract was signed between the French transport manufacturer Alstom and Ukrainian Railways (Ukrzaliznytsia),…
A man who stole a valuable Banksy artwork from a London gallery has been sentenced to 13 months in prison, according to a report by The Guardian. The theft occurred at the centrally located Grove Gallery, where the perpetrator targeted a rare print from Banksy’s famous „Girl with Balloon” series. Investigators concluded that 49-year-old Larry…