Prince Harry loses legal fight with UK government over police protection

LONDON (Reuters) -Prince Harry on Friday lost his legal challenge to changes to his security arrangements made by the British government following his decision to step down from royal duties with his American wife Meghan. Harry, King Charles' younger son, had sought to overturn a decision by the Home Office - the ministry responsible for policing...

AI companions present risks for young users, US watchdog warns

NEW YORK: AI companions powered by generative artificial intelligence present real risks and should be banned for minors, a leading US tech watchdog said in a study published April 30. The explosion in generative AI since the advent of ChatGPT has seen several startups launch apps focused on exchange and contact, sometimes described as virtual friends or...

US-Ukraine minerals deal is economic partnership, signal to Russia, Bessent says

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S.-Ukraine minerals deal is a full economic partnership that will allow President Donald Trump to negotiate with Russia on a stronger basis, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Thursday.   The deal, signed on Wednesday, will give the United States preferential access to new Ukrainian minerals deals and fund investment in Ukraine's reconstruction.   The...

Generative AI for a promising future

IN 2022, the world changed with the rise of the artificial intelligence (AI) tool, ChatGPT. Later, other AI tools like Gemini, Microsoft Copilot and DeepSeek followed suit. These powerful tools are now being used everywhere, from classrooms and offices to startups and global corporations. For students fresh out of SPM, ChatGPT is more than just a chatbot —...

Spain’s power generation nearly back to normal after Monday blackout, says grid operator

MADRID (Reuters) - Spain's electricity grid operator Red Electrica said it was able to supply virtually all of the country's electricity demand early on Tuesday as the system gradually recovers from a nationwide blackout on Monday, although most trains were still not running. All of Spain's substations were operating on Tuesday morning, Red Electrica said...

Kashmir leader calls for caution in Indian response after deadly attack

SRINAGAR: India should not do anything to alienate Kashmiris in its hunt for militants who killed 26 people last week, especially as residents of the Muslim-majority Himalayan region have staged protests against that attack, its chief minister said on Monday (April 28). The April 22 killings of tourists by gunmen from an armed Islamist group have...

The new energy label coming to smartphones sold in the EU

From June 20, 2025, all smartphones and tablets sold in the European Union will have to carry a new energy label. This initiative aims to inform consumers about the energy efficiency, durability and repairability of the devices they buy, while encouraging manufacturers to design increasingly environmentally-friendly products. This measure stems from a European Commission regulation dated...

US prosecutors to seek death penalty against Luigi Mangione in UnitedHealth executive’s murder

NEW YORK (Reuters) -U.S. prosecutors formally told a court on Thursday that they plan to seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, who is accused of murdering a UnitedHealth Group executive in New York last year. Mangione, 26, is due to appear in Manhattan federal court for an arraignment on Friday. He has pleaded not guilty...

QuickCheck: Is there a flower that blooms only once a year?

FLOWERS are lovely (unless you're allergic to pollen). Whether for a celebration of gratitude, love, birthdays, or anniversaries, they are often gifted to others and bloom throughout the year or in accordance with the seasons. However, is it true that there is a flower that blooms only once a year? Verdict: TRUE The Queen of the Night (QotN), which...

Japan to resist Trump efforts to form trade bloc against China

TOKYO: Japan intends to push back against any US effort to bring it into an economic bloc aligned against China because of the importance of Tokyo’s trade ties with Beijing, according to current and former Japanese government officials. Like many other countries, Japan is trying to get permanent relief from President Donald Trump’s tariffs by addressing...