Category: World

The concept of “dark factories”—automated facilities that require little or no human intervention—has rapidly gained attention in the manufacturing world, fueled by advancements in robotics, AI, and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). While these systems promise to revolutionize production by driving efficiency, sustainability, and safety, the full implications of a shift toward fully automated […]

A man who stabbed a police officer and attempted to set fire to a police station has been jailed for life with a minimum of 22 years after it was found the incident was connected to terrorism.Alexander Dighton, 28, admitted 11 offences relating to a violent attack at Talbot Green Police station in south Wales […]

1. DR Congo: UN Mission Chief Visits M23-Held GomaBintou Keita, head of the UN peacekeeping mission MONUSCO, visited Goma for the first time since its capture by M23 rebels earlier this year. Her three-day visit includes meetings with M23 and AFC alliance representatives to discuss MONUSCO’s mandate, particularly civilian protection. The visit precedes her upcoming […]

Meta Platforms has filed a lawsuit in Hong Kong against Joy Timeline HK, the developer of CrushAI, an app that uses artificial intelligence to generate nude or sexually explicit images of individuals without their consent. The legal action aims to prevent the company from advertising the app on Meta’s platforms, including Facebook and Instagram. Meta’s […]

TEL AVIV, ISRAEL – In a sweeping overnight operation, Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, striking over 100 targets across Iran and eliminating top military commanders, including Chief of Staff Mohammad Bagheri and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Commander Hossein Salami. Drone Interceptions and Regional Impact Iran retaliated by launching over 100 drones toward Israel, but […]

U.S. Attorney’s Office – Northern District of New YorkALBANY, N.Y. – Christopher McCarty, 33, of Manhattan, New York, was sentenced today to 60 months in federal prison for mailing a letter that threatened the lives of two New York State judges. In addition to the prison term, McCarty will serve three years of supervised release […]

Dublin, Ireland — The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has launched ‘Bloomsday & Beyond – Celebrating Ireland, Island of Writers,’ an expanded international cultural programme marking Ireland’s literary legacy—from James Joyce to a new generation of Irish authors, poets, and playwrights. This year’s initiative sees over 60 Irish Embassies and Consulates worldwide hosting literary […]

NEW ORLEANS, LA – Dominique Peeples, 28, of Memphis, Tennessee, was sentenced to 17 years in prison on May 28, 2025, after pleading guilty to Sex Trafficking of a Minor, a violation of Title 18, U.S. Code Sections 1591(a)(1), 1591(b)(2), 1594(a), and 2. Case Overview According to court documents, Peeples trafficked a 17-year-old female across […]

In recent months, the viability of France’s nuclear arsenal has been making headlines with talk of a French “nuclear umbrella” that might shield its allies on the European continent. In the face of the Russia-Ukraine war, and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s statements regarding the possibility of deploying nuclear weapons in that conflict, the question of […]

  Training and education are major components of our approach to protect miners’ safety and health at the Mine Safety and Health Administration. We designed the annual Training Resources Applied to Mining Conference — known as TRAM — for mine safety trainers, compliance specialists, and industry leaders to learn about new training models, share the […]