Japan has recorded more than 100,000 people aged 100 or older for the first time. The health ministry said the number reached 107,677 as of September 1. The figure highlights Japan’s rapidly aging population. It also adds to concerns about the country’s shrinking workforce and falling birth rate. The government released the figures ahead of… Continue reading Japan Centenarians Top 100,000 for First Time
Vaccine hesitancy in wealthy countries has made global measles eradication unrealistic for now, Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates told Reuters. Gates said his foundation once considered measles eradication a possible long-term goal. However, growing doubts about vaccines in richer nations have changed that outlook. “At one point, the foundation wanted to eradicate measles,” Gates… Continue reading Vaccine Hesitancy Threatens Global Measles Fight
Eurostar is preparing to introduce a striking new feature on its future trains: two-storey bars that will be open to every passenger. The bars will form part of Eurostar’s new Celestia trains. However, travellers will have to wait until 2031 before they can experience the new design. Eurostar ordered 30 Celestia trains as part of… Continue reading Eurostar Two-Storey Bars Coming From 2031
Wall Street ended lower on Monday as growing concerns about artificial intelligence pushed major chipmakers sharply down. Investors also reacted to a jump in U.S. Treasury yields and rising oil prices. The AI slowdown fears hit companies that have benefited heavily from the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence. Nvidia, Broadcom, Micron Technology and Advanced Micro… Continue reading AI Slowdown Fears: Wall Street Drops as Chip Stocks Fall
Diljit Dosanjh delivered a memorable musical moment at London’s Wembley Stadium when he performed Saanso Ki Maala, paying tribute to the legendary Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. The Punjabi superstar performed at Wembley on September 12 as part of his Aura World Tour. His team estimated that around 90,000 fans attended the historic show. Dosanjh also… Continue reading Diljit Dosanjh Saanso Ki Maala Wows Wembley
The Asian Games accommodation debate has intensified after a cruise ship arrived in Japan to house thousands of athletes and officials during the multi-sport event. The Italian cruise ship Costa Serena docked in Nagoya on Tuesday. The city is hosting the Games, which will officially open on Saturday and run until October 4. Around 4,000… Continue reading Asian Games Accommodation Complaints Grow in Japan
A former Google DeepMind researcher has added his voice to a growing group of AI experts warning about the potential dangers of increasingly powerful artificial intelligence. Bilal Chughtai, who worked on artificial general intelligence safety and alignment research at Google DeepMind, said he believes AI could eventually pose an existential threat to humanity. Chughtai made… Continue reading AI Extinction Warning: Ex-DeepMind Researcher Raises Alarm
Renowned Indigenous leader Chief Raoni Metuktire is receiving palliative care at his home in Brazil after doctors diagnosed him with cancer. Raoni, who is 94, returned home to Mato Grosso after undergoing surgery in São Paulo in June. The Chief Raoni cancer diagnosis affects his digestive system, according to the Raoni Institute. The institute said… Continue reading Chief Raoni Cancer Diagnosis Leads to Palliative Care
South African police have issued a warning to women after another woman’s body was discovered east of Johannesburg, bringing the number of reported female victims found in the area in recent months to seven. The latest body was found on Tuesday in Kwa-Thema, about 34 kilometres from Kempton Park. Police said the victim was fully… Continue reading South African Police Alert After Seventh Woman Found
Political donors could face tougher residency rules in the UK as ministers seek to prevent wealthy people living abroad from making huge contributions to British political parties. The move follows a major row over £72 million in donations to Reform UK from cryptocurrency billionaires Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne. Each donor gave the party £36… Continue reading Political Donor Residency: UK Plans Tougher Rules
