US says new Israeli settlements ‘inconsistent’ with international law | Israel War on Gaza News

US says new Israeli settlements ‘inconsistent’ with international law | Israel War on Gaza News

The US and its allies have historically done little to pressure Israel to halt or roll back settlement expansion. The United States has said that new Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories are illegal, effectively reversing a policy by the administration of former President Donald Trump. US Secretary of…

Russia-Ukraine two years on: towards an endless and wider war? | Russia-Ukraine war

Russia-Ukraine two years on: towards an endless and wider war? | Russia-Ukraine war

In an UpFront special, we discuss where the war in Ukraine currently stands and where it is heading. It’s been two years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, causing mass destruction and a mounting civilian death toll. Even with support from the West, Ukraine is facing increased weapons…

What Black History Month means for those on the front lines of activism | TV Shows

What Black History Month means for those on the front lines of activism | TV Shows

What does Black History Month mean for those on the front lines of activism and organising?   From the struggles of the civil rights movement to the present day, African Americans have been pivotal in advocating for justice and equality in the face of systemic racism. Throughout history, they have confronted…

US to sanction 500 Russia-linked targets ahead of Ukraine war anniversary | Russia-Ukraine war News

US to sanction 500 Russia-linked targets ahead of Ukraine war anniversary | Russia-Ukraine war News

US reiterates support for Ukraine with largest package of economic restrictions as Republicans block military aid. The United States is set to impose sanctions on more than 500 Russian-linked targets in response to Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine two years ago and the death in prison of opposition leader Alexey Navalny….

‘Stop the genocide’: New York protesters demand end to Israel’s war on Gaza | Israel War on Gaza News

‘Stop the genocide’: New York protesters demand end to Israel’s war on Gaza | Israel War on Gaza News

Thousands of demonstrators have marched in support of Palestine to the New York office of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), a powerful pro-Israel advocacy group, to protest its role in obstructing a ceasefire resolution in the Gaza war. Protesters held banners on Thursday declaring “AIPAC funds genocide”, while…

After anti-‘woke’ backlash, Google’s Gemini faces heat over China taboos | Technology

After anti-‘woke’ backlash, Google’s Gemini faces heat over China taboos | Technology

Taipei, Twain – As Google finds itself embroiled in an anti-“woke” backlash over AI model Gemini’s reluctance to depict white people, the tech giant is facing further criticism over the chatbot’s handling of sensitive topics in China. Gemini users reported this week that the update to Google Bard failed to…

Google pauses Gemini’s image tool for people after anti-‘woke’ backlash | Technology

Google pauses Gemini’s image tool for people after anti-‘woke’ backlash | Technology

Tech giant says model is ‘missing the mark’ after controversy over failure to depict white people. Google has temporarily stopped its Gemini AI model from generating images of people following a backlash over its failure to depict white people. The search engine giant made the announcement on Thursday after Gemini…

US, European powers back outgoing Dutch PM Mark Rutte as next NATO head | NATO News

US, European powers back outgoing Dutch PM Mark Rutte as next NATO head | NATO News

Support of top NATO powers makes Rutte favourite to succeed current Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in October. The United States, United Kingdom, France and Germany have all thrown their weight behind outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte to become NATO’s next secretary general, at a crucial time for the alliance…