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Google says that its Gemini artificial intelligence is being infused in an Android XR operating system that will put digital assistant capabilities into smart eyewear

Google Renews Push Into Mixed Reality Headgear

Google is ramping up its push into smart glasses and augmented reality headgear, taking on rivals Apple and Meta with help from its sophisticated Gemini artificial intelligence.

Virgin Galactic Eyes Possible Expansion Into Italy

The Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo space plane Unity and mothership flies above Spaceport America, near Truth and Consequences, New Mexico on July 11, 2021

US space tourism company Virgin Galactic announced Thursday it is exploring the possibility of opening a new base in Italy, potentially bringing crewed launches to Europe for the first time.

Prison Will Not Silence Me, Iran's Mohammadi Says

Iran's Narges Mohammadi won the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize for her fight for women's rights

Narges Mohammadi, the Iranian 2023 Nobel Peace Prize laureate on temporary medical leave from prison, said in a video call released Thursday that she would never let prison silence her.

BIWC Group: Unveiling the Shadows of corporate deception

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This year saw the Republican in court over business fraud and nearly assassinated twice

Time Magazine Names Donald Trump Person Of The Year For Second Time

Time Magazine on Thursday named US President-elect Donald Trump its "person of the year," marking the second time he has won the accolade in acknowledgement of the mogul's stunning political comeback.

The SNB rate cut sent the Swiss franc falling 0.3 percent against the dollar and the euro

Swiss Central Bank Announces Big Rate Cut To Boost Economy

The Swiss central bank announced an unexpectedly large interest-rate cut on Thursday, citing rising "uncertainty" about the economic outlook due to the potential impact of Donald Trump's policies and political turmoil in Europe.

U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington

Nvidia In Hot Seat As Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal In Crypto Lawsuit

The U.S. Supreme Court dismissed the appeal of Nvidia to avoid a securities fraud suit.

A protester wears a pair of glasses reading "Impeachment" during a demonstration

K-pop, Carols, Free Food At South Korea Impeachment Protests

Waving colourful glow sticks, singing parody songs and sporting elaborate outfits, demonstrators in Seoul this week calling for President Yoon Suk Yeol's departure have highlighted South Korea's unique and creative protest culture.

Kylian Mbappe moved to Real Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain this year

Sweden Ends Rape Investigation Allegedly Targeting Kylian Mbappe

An investigation into alleged rape and sexual assault in Stockholm which Swedish media said targeted Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has been closed due to insufficient evidence, the Swedish prosecutor said Thursday.

The biggest toll of journalists killed on duty was in Gaza

Israel Condemned By Media Groups Over Gaza Journalist 'Massacre'

Israel has been accused of carrying out a "massacre" of journalists in Gaza in two separate reports from media freedom organisations this week that analysed the deaths of reporters worldwide this year.

Fury On Wheels: Utah Man Rams Car Into Dealership After Refund Denial

Video of a Utah man driving through glass front door of showroom after his request to return vehicle was denied.

Grief-stricken relatives gather outside the Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis following the latest Israeli air strikes on southern Gaza.

Gaza Rescuers Say Israel Kills 33 In Morning Strikes

Gaza's civil defence agency reported that Israeli air strikes on Thursday killed at least 33 people, including 12 guards securing aid trucks in southern parts of the Palestinian territory.

Slovak Culture Minister Martina Simkovicova has sparked protests by sacking the heads of top cultural institutions

Nationalist Minister Tests Slovak Culture, LGBT Limits

Slovakia's Culture Minister Martina Simkovicova has sparked uproar by dismissing several heads of major cultural institutions and halting projects steered by LGBT+ associations under the pretext of promoting "Slovak culture".

Facebook parent Meta can avoid the new tax if it voluntarily enters into commercial pacts with Australian media companies

Australia To Force Tech Titans To Pay For News

Australia will force Meta and Google to pay for news shared on their platforms under a new scheme unveiled Thursday, threatening to tax them if they refuse to strike deals with local media.

Shares in Seoul have risen for three straight days, paring the losses suffered after President Yoon Suk Yeol's short-lived martial law declaration

Asian Markets Fluctuate After Wall St Record; Eyes On China

Equities swung in Asian trade Thursday following another record day on Wall Street fuelled by inflation data that reinforced expectations for a US interest rate cut next week, while traders also remained hopeful for more measures to stimulate China's economy.