U.S. pitches ban on Chinese tech in driverless and connected vehicles
The Biden administration on Monday proposed banning the import or sale of internet-connected vehicles containing Chinese or Russian components, sounding an alarm about the potential for modern transport to be used as a tool for spying or to create domestic chaos during a conflict. The move follows seven months of deliberation and increasing concern over […]
Julian Assange’s extradition to US delayed as he waits to find out whether he can appeal
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will have to wait to find out whether he can appeal over his extradition to the United States, as the High Court ruled he cannot immediately be extradited on espionage charges. A further hearing will now be held in May, two High Court judges said, unless the US can give further […]
End of an era in Baltimore after bridge collapse leaves residents in disbelief
On the banks of the Patapsco river, hundreds of people from across Baltimore gather in the early evening sun. Most are taking pictures with their mobile phones and can’t quite fathom what they are seeing. The Francis Scott Key bridge, a fixture of this city for half a century, had been destroyed in less than […]
TikTok chief executive appeals directly to users to ‘protect their constitutional rights’ and oppose potential US ban
TikTok’s chief executive has appealed to US users directly to stop a bill that could see the social media app banned in America. Shou zi Chew appealed to the public via – what else – a video posted on the app. “Keep sharing your stories, share them with your friends, share them with your family, […]
‘Extreme’ blizzard hits California, Nevada and Utah causing widespread disruption
An “extreme” blizzard has caused widespread disruption in the western US – with more than 10 ft of snow piling up in places. Thousands of properties were left without power in California and Nevada over the weekend, while the state of Utah was also hit. The states have also been affected by heavy rain and […]
US vice president Kamala Harris demands ‘immediate ceasefire’ in Gaza, calling for Hamas to accept terms – as Israel ‘boycotts’ talks
US vice president Kamala Harris has said there must be an “immediate ceasefire” in Gaza as she called on the Israeli government to do more to increase the flow of aid, with “no excuses”. Ms Harris said a six-week ceasefire would get Israeli hostages out and get a significant amount of aid into the war-ravaged […]
Donald Trump’s trial date set as he faces charge over money paid to adult film star
A trial date has been set in Donald Trump’s hush-money case, which centers on the claim he paid off two women – including an adult film star – after they said he had affairs with them. Jury selection will begin on Monday 25 March, a judge ruled today, turning down requests for a delay from […]
Parents of US gun violence victims use AI to recreate their voices in bid to get Congress to tighten laws
Parents of shooting victims are using AI technology to recreate the voices of their children in a bid to get US politicians to strengthen firearms laws. A website, where members of the public can hear six voices, states the victims “have a chance to speak again” after violence “stole their voices and ended their dreams”. […]
Las Vegas bans people stopping to take photos on pedestrian bridges
People stopping to take photos on pedestrian bridges on the Las Vegas Strip could face up to six months in prison or a $1,000 fine under new rules. An ordinance that came into effect in the city on Tuesday prohibits people from standing or stopping on the bridges, where visitors often pause to take photos […]
Jeffrey Epstein court documents: Bill Clinton ‘threatened’ magazine not to publish articles about his ‘good friend’
Bill Clinton “threatened” a prominent magazine and told staff not to publish articles about Jeffrey Epstein, newly unsealed court documents suggest. The claim is made in an email that was written by Virginia Giuffre – Epstein’s first public accuser – in 2011. In the message to a journalist, Ms Giuffre alleges that the former US […]
