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Africa is not simply a geopolitical pawn, but a valuable partner in space development, says Nigerian space entrepreneur

There is an opportunity for the U.S. government to leverage space technology to foster stronger relationships with Africa.

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Human Cost of AI: New database reveals over 700 risks to society

Scientists at one of the world’s leading universities have created a threat list warning of the risks posed by artificial intelligence. Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have published an AI Risk Repository which lists over 700 different…

NATO condemns Russian drone violations of Latvia and Romania airspace

Two NATO members have said Russian drones violated their airspace, as one reportedly flew into Romania during night-time attacks on neighbouring Ukraine while another crashed in eastern Latvia the previous day. The revelations have led to a severe condemnation of…

UK government wants to “turbocharge” nuclear developments, says Energy Minister, Lord Hunt

Lord Hunt said nuclear development needs to be turbocharged.  “That means working ever more closely with our international partners and that challenge is one that my government, alongside I know many other governments, are very keen to take up and take forward.”

Nuclear energy expansion crucial for explosive data centre, AI demand, says WNA chief

It is important to get the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank to understand that nuclear energy is a viable solution.  

The Accelerationists’ App: How Telegram became the “center of gravity” for a new breed of domestic terrorists

By James Bandler, ProPublica, A.C. Thompson, ProPublica and FRONTLINE, and Karina Meier, FRONTLINE This story was originally published by ProPublica. From attempting to incite racially motivated violence to encouraging attacks on critical infrastructure, the alleged crimes planned and advertised by extremists on Telegram go…

Plug and play nuclear reactor technology proven, says leading tech investor

Small modular nuclear units (SMRs) have been in use in the US for 50 years on navy submarines and carriers; the technology is not new and has been proven.

Cyber spies target Iranian government critics with fake job sites

Iranian state-sponsored hackers have launched an espionage campaign targeting individuals perceived as threats to the regime. The cyber spies operate fake job websites, luring unsuspecting job seekers into giving up their personal information, which Iran then uses to spy on…

Estimates suggest 16,000 Russian soldiers have been killed fighting in Ukraine since April

Up to 16,000 Russian soldiers have been killed in Ukraine since April, new front line casualty estimates have revealed. The astonishing figures come from a data project carried out by the BBC’s Russia service and independent Russian media outlet Mediazona….

Seoul and Washington to hold high-level talks after North Korea unveils nuclear drone arsenal

Defence chiefs from the US and South Korea are set to hold high level talks about the nuclear missile threat from North Korea, it has been announced. The fifth meeting of the Extended Deterrence Strategy and Consultation Group (EDSCG) is…