Meta says AI had only ‘modest’ impact on global elections in 2024

The tech firm says its defences were able to defeat AI-driven misinformation operations from gaining an online foothold.

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Namibia elects Nandi-Ndaitwah as country’s first woman president

Nandi-Ndaitwah, 72, won with 57 percent of the vote, flouting predictions that she might be forced into a run-off.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/12/3/namibia-elects-nandi-ndaitwah-as-countrys-first-woman-president?traffic_source=rss

Bhopal gas leak survivors call for justice 40 years on

In 1984, an industrial gas leak led to half a million people being poisoned and thousands being killed in Bhopal, India.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2024/12/3/bhopal-gas-leak-survivors-call-for-justice-40-years-on?traffic_source=rss

US unleashes another crackdown on China’s chip industry

Move is President Biden's administration's last major effort to stymie China's ability to access and produce chips.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/12/2/us-unleashes-another-crackdown-on-chinas-chip-industry?traffic_source=rss

Trump says ‘hell to pay’ if captives in Gaza not released

Threat of escalation comes amid reports Trump seeking Israel-Hamas ceasefire before he takes office in January.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/12/2/trump-says-hell-to-pay-if-captives-in-gaza-not-released?traffic_source=rss

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,012

These were the key developments on the 1,012th day of the Russia-Ukraine war.

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Romania’s governing party set to win election despite far-right resurgence

Left-leaning Social Democratic Party to hold parliament, but Alliance for Uniting Romanians makes big gains.

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US President Joe Biden pardons son Hunter despite pledging not to

Outgoing US president says his son was 'selectively' and 'unfairly' prosecuted due to his family name.

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Negotiators fail to agree on UN treaty to curb global plastic pollution

As the threat from plastic pollution mounts, countries could only agree to postpone negotiations to a later date.

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‘Our seeds, our roots’: Sowing hope as Israeli bombs fell on Lebanon

An agroecological collective in the Bekaa Valley has built a 'seed library' to preserve the region's farming heritage.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2024/12/1/our-seeds-our-roots-sowing-hope-as-israeli-bombs-fell-on-lebanon?traffic_source=rss

New Zealand vs England: Bethell, Carse guide visitors to eight-wicket win

Debutant Bethell's quick 50 and Carse's six-for help the visitors seal an emphatic win on day four in Christchurch.

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Qatar GP: Formula 1 qualifying – Vestappen gets pole, Piastri wins sprint

Max Verstappen takes pole position for F1's Qatar GP while Oscar Piastri wins sprint race in Saturday's qualifying.

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Georgia’s president will not step down until ‘illegitimate’ election rerun

Pro-EU critic of ruling Georgian Dream party says she won't leave office next month as parliament elected fraudulently.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/11/30/georgias-president-will-not-step-down-until-illegitimate-election-rerun?traffic_source=rss

Amazon faces Indian court scrutiny for labour conditions at warehouse

Workers detail stories of an unsafe work environment and unreasonable targets at a major warehouse.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/11/30/amazon-faces-indian-court-scrutiny-for-labour-conditions-at-warehouse?traffic_source=rss

Fear of Trump tariffs drive shoppers for Black Friday deals

Inflation-fatigued shoppers were looking for deals as they worried about higher prices next year on back of tariffs.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/11/29/fear-of-trump-tariffs-drive-shoppers-for-black-friday-deals?traffic_source=rss

What’s next after Syrian opposition forces’ surprise offensive?

Fighting around Aleppo and Idlib reaches its most intense level in years.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2024/11/29/whats-next-after-syrian-opposition-forces-surprise-offensive?traffic_source=rss

Ambulance crew and journalists targeted by Israeli forces in Gaza

Video shows the moment an ambulance crew was directly shot at by Israeli soldiers in Nuseirat, Gaza.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2024/11/28/ambulance-crew-and-journalists-targeted-by-israeli-forces-in-gaza?traffic_source=rss

Mexico warns Trump-proposed tariffs to cost 400,000 US jobs

Mexico emphasises interconnectedness of economic ties with US - and the mutual threat of tariffs.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/11/27/mexico-warns-trump-proposed-tariffs-to-cost-400000-us-jobs?traffic_source=rss

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire holds as UN chief sees ‘ray of hope’

Thousands of displaced people set out to return home to southern Lebanon, but others heed Israeli warnings to stay out.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/11/27/israel-hezbollah-ceasefire-holds-as-un-chief-sees-ray-of-hope?traffic_source=rss

Protesters head to Islamabad to demand the release of ex-PM Imran Khan

Tension rise in Islamabad as supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan clash with security forces

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2024/11/26/aje-onl-nf_svpakistanprotest-261124-final?traffic_source=rss

Total Energies pauses investments into Adani Group on bribery charges

Impact of US indictment of group's chairman is spreading as multiple projects say they are reviewing deals with Adani.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/11/25/total-energies-pauses-investments-into-adani-group-on-bribery-charges?traffic_source=rss