...China earlier this week, a sea-green Chinese smartphone was quietly launched online. It was no normal gadget. And its launch has sparked hushed concern in Washington that U.S. sanctions have failed to prevent China from making a key technological advance. Such a development...

...at a Georgia county jail on racketeering and conspiracy charges for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. His official return has sparked concern from a number of misinformation experts, and civil rights advocates had previously warned that Trump’s return, accompanied by a...

...with a semiautomatic handgun, which was not registered to him, and he did not have a concealed carry license, according to Dicus. The shooting has sparked national outrage and comes at a time of rising reports of anti-LGBTQ+ violence across the US. Carleton’s family and friends have said she was...

...the presentation. Vision of Rubiales grabbing the back of Hermoso’s head and kissing her on the lips during the post-match trophy ceremonies has sparked outrage. He was also seen lifting the 33-year-old off her feet during a bear hug. “I didn’t like it,” Hermoso said on an Instagram live...

...with some calling it “performative” and warning that it could lead to further discrimination.  It’s not the first time The 1975 frontman has sparked controversy – Healy drew criticism earlier this year for appearing to do a Nazi salute on stage during a song called “Love it If We Made It”,...

...talking about the “child bait” trick.  The case of a US woman who vanished after she made a 911 call about a toddler on a busy highway has sparked a series of warnings across social media to never get out your car to help a person or animal in case it is a trap. But Nadine Connell, an...

A seemingly neutral term will be considered a “slur” on Twitter according to Elon Musk, whose move has sparked controversy.Elon Musk has sparked controversy by declaring that the terms “cis” and “cisgender” will be regarded as slurs on Twitter. The social media platform owner’s announcement...

...controversial. “It effectively transforms AI into an active participant during times of strategic adversity,” warns Dr Kaur.  “This has sparked a heated debate on whether these systems should be fully automated or not, as automation brings significant risks of misjudging the intentions...

...– an enduring homelessness emergency, open-air drug use in some neighborhoods and high rates of property crime – seem more visible. And it has sparked speculation that the city is at the verge of a so-called “doom loop”, a spiral down into debt that will force it to cut social and...

Incident has sparked concerns that U.S. and Russia could be brought closer to direct conflict U.S. military releases footage it says is of an encounter Tuesday between a Russian fighter jet and an American drone over the Black Sea. U.S. and Russian officials have released conflicting accounts of the...

One striking detail in Jessica Simpson’s latest social media selfie has sparked angry debate online.One detail in Jessica Simpson’s latest Instagram post is sparking fierce debate online, with the star’s followers urging her to make some changes. Pop star turned fashion and beauty mogul Simpson,...

...clip of Nelly’s eyes rolling into the back of his head during a performance in Melbourne has sent fans into a spin on TikTok.Rapper Nelly has sparked concern among fans after appearing intoxicated onstage during a performance in Melbourne this week. The hip hop artist appeared under the...

...delivery services — but logistics workers would have to stay in a “closed loop” at company dormitories. China’s unrelenting zero-Covid push has sparked protests and hit productivity in the world’s second-largest economy, as the public grows weary of snap lockdowns, lengthy quarantines and mass...

...time but has incredible potential, although obviously myself and the other investors are overpaying for Twitter right now.” Musk’s potential stewardship of the influential social media site has sparked worry from activists who fear he could open the gates to more abusive and misinformative posts.

A family lawyer says they are considering suing the rapper over his comment about the man's deathKanye West has sparked a backlash by questioning the cause of death of George Floyd, a black man whose death in 2020 in police custody sparked a wave of social unrest in the US. Floyd’s relatives are now...

...after the results are announced and Russian news agencies have said Putin could sign legislation formalising the land grab this week. The move has sparked panic, protests and a exodus among military-aged Russian men for neighbouring countries like Georgia and Kazakhstan. Nikita, a 25-year-old...

...this story to me, he motioned towards his clavicle (collarbone).” This last allegation, regarding Mr Trump’s behaviour in the limousine, has sparked pushback from Secret Service sources. Mr Ornato and Mr Engel are reportedly prepared to testify that no assault took place, nor was there...

...US. In December, a successful campaign in New York saw Starbucks employees form their first union at the coffee chain in decades, which has sparked similar campaigns across many of the company's individual stores.  And in April, Amazon saw 55% of workers at a New York warehouse...

...over the increasingly cosy relationship between Russia and China.A “warm and friendly” phone call between Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping has sparked renewed speculation over the concerningly cosy relationship between the two leaders. This week, the pair enjoyed their second chat since the...

...over the increasingly cosy relationship between Russia and China.A “warm and friendly” phone call between Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping has sparked renewed speculation over the concerningly cosy relationship between the two leaders. This week, the pair enjoyed their second chat since the...