Hungary’s Orban claims Trump said he won’t ‘give a penny’ to Ukraine | Russia-Ukraine war News

Hungary’s Orban claims Trump said he won’t ‘give a penny’ to Ukraine | Russia-Ukraine war News

PM Viktor Orban tells Hungarian state broadcaster that Trump has a ‘clear vision’ after meeting former US president in Florida. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban says former US President Donald Trump has told him that he would “not give a penny” to the war in Ukraine. Orban related the comments…

Tax reform, border funds and Israel aid: Biden releases 2025 budget request | Politics News

Tax reform, border funds and Israel aid: Biden releases 2025 budget request | Politics News

United States President Joe Biden has unveiled a $7.3bn budget proposal that underscores his efforts to pursue several progressive objectives while pushing for more funding to combat crime, restrict immigration at the southern border and send aid to Israel and Ukraine. Presidential budget proposals are typically seen as wish lists…

‘Reject AIPAC’: US progressives join forces against pro-Israel lobby group | Politics News

‘Reject AIPAC’: US progressives join forces against pro-Israel lobby group | Politics News

Washington, DC – Prominent progressive organisations in the United States are joining together to push back against the political and electoral influence of the country’s most powerful pro-Israel lobby group, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC). More than 20 advocacy groups launched on Monday a formal coalition dubbed “Reject…

Oscars 2024: The complete list of winners at the 96th Academy Awards | Arts and Culture News

Oscars 2024: The complete list of winners at the 96th Academy Awards | Arts and Culture News

Oppenheimer emerged as the night’s big winner, taking home seven Oscars after being nominated in 13 categories. The following is a complete list of Oscar winners at the 96th Academy Awards on Sunday, presented at a live, televised ceremony from Hollywood. Best pictureOppenheimer Best actor in a leading roleCillian Murphy, Oppenheimer Best actress in…

US opens criminal probe into Boeing 737 MAX mid-flight blowout | transport News

US opens criminal probe into Boeing 737 MAX mid-flight blowout | transport News

Investigation comes amid heightened scrutiny of Boeing’s safety record following fatal crashes in 2018 and 2019. Prosecutors in the United States have opened a criminal investigation into the mid-flight blowout involving a Boeing 737 MAX operated by Alaska Airlines, according to US media reports. The Department of Justice (DOJ) has…

Biden makes contradictory remarks on ‘red lines’ for Israel in Gaza | Politics News

Biden makes contradictory remarks on ‘red lines’ for Israel in Gaza | Politics News

US president says Israel’s Netanyahu is ‘hurting Israel’ more than helping in his handling of the war. United States President Joe Biden has warned that there are “red lines” Israel should not cross in its war in Gaza while insisting he would never abandon the US ally. In a contradictory…

Why Google’s AI tool was slammed for showing images of people of colour | Technology News

Why Google’s AI tool was slammed for showing images of people of colour | Technology News

America’s founding fathers depicted as Black women and Ancient Greek warriors as Asian women and men – this was the world reimagined by Google’s generative AI tool, Gemini, in late February. The launch of the new image generation feature sent social media platforms into a flurry of intrigue and confusion….

OpenAI’s Sam Altman returning to board after probe into company turmoil | Technology

OpenAI’s Sam Altman returning to board after probe into company turmoil | Technology

Investigation by outside law firm into Altman’s firing finds his conduct ‘did not mandate removal.’ OpenAI’s chief executive Sam Altman will return to the company’s board of directors after a probe into his brief sacking and subsequent rehiring. An investigation by law firm WilmerHale found that Altman’s conduct “did not…

US Senate passes 0bn spending bill to avert government shutdown | Politics News

US Senate passes $460bn spending bill to avert government shutdown | Politics News

Vote is a major step towards finalising the 2024 federal budget after months of deadlock in the divided Congress. Lawmakers in the United States Senate passed a spending package shortly before a midnight deadline, averting a partial government shutdown. The lower house on Friday voted 75-22 to approve a $460bn…