What is Latam-GPT: Latin America's Spanish and Portuguese AI model?

Latam-GPT is a Chilean-driven artificial intelligence model to train applications with Latin American data, reduce bias and provide a more accurate representation...

Canada school suspect shooter identified as 18-year-old with history of police visits to her home

The suspect of the Tumbler Ridge school mass shooting, which left seven victims plus the shooter dead, has been identified as 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar.

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Trump says he 'insisted' to Netanyahu that US talks with Iran continue over nuclear programme

Netanyahu's office said prior to the meeting that he wanted the US-Iran talks to include limits on Tehran's ballistic missile programme and support for militant g...

Ukraine will only hold elections after security guarantees and ceasefire in place, Zelenskyy says

Under Ukraine’s constitution, holding national elections while the country is under martial law is illegal. That was declared on 24 February 2022, the day Russia ...

Paris court sets 7 July for ruling in far-right leader Marine Le Pen's EU funds graft appeal case

In March 2025, a Paris court ruled that Le Pen was at the heart of "a fraudulent system" that her party used to siphon off European Parliament funds worth €2.9 mi...

Russia's 'shadow fleet' of tankers reported in Danish waters almost daily in 2025, Denmark says

Sailing from the Gulf of Finland and through the Baltic Sea, the ageing and poorly-maintained tankers mainly transport crude oil as well as refined products such ...

Brawl erupts in Turkey's parliament over justice minister appointment in cabinet reshuffle

No official reason was given for Wednesday's Cabinet shake‑up, though the Official Gazette said the outgoing ministers had "requested to be relieved" of their dut...

Inside Europe's 112 lifeline on its annual day: The operators racing to save lives

If you were in an emergency, would you know which number to call? Today marks European 112 Day, dedicated to raising awareness of the EU's emergency number, and t...

Europe lost out on 3.8mn tonnes of Kazakh oil after Black Sea attacks

Kazakhstan’s oil exports fell after Ukrainian drone attacks and stormy weather hampered operations at the Caspian Pipeline Consortium’s marine terminal in Novoros...

Norwegian biathlete says he regrets tearful TV confession of infidelity

Sturla Holm Laegreid’s tearful confession did not go down well with critics who said it took the focus away from his Norway teammate Johan Olav-Botn, who took gol...

Is Europe's just-tested hypersonic missile the answer to Russia's Oreshnik?

Europe’s Hypersonica completes a successful Mach 6 test in Norway, aiming for series production by 2029 as the EU pushes for greater defence autonomy. Can it comp...

Ex-Google CEO's bond with daughter of top politician raises questions in Germany

Eric Schmidt and Gloria-Sophie Burkandt have sparked speculation in Germany after appearing together at Davos amid questions over political ties and possible infl...

Russian drone strike kills father and three children in northern Ukraine, officials say

Last year was the deadliest for civilians in Ukraine since 2022 as Russia intensified its aerial barrages behind the front line, according to the UN Human Rights ...

Aid to Ukraine largely stable as Europe steps up after US withdrawal, study shows

The US has almost completely withdrawn aid to Kyiv but Europe has stepped up and massively increased support to fill the gap, stabilising the flow of cash. But a ...

'Russia has no intention of attacking Estonia or NATO this year,' says Estonian intelligence report

Estonia's Foreign Intelligence Service chief Kaupo Rosin warned that "Russia remains a dangerous country despite its incompetence," as Tallinn published its annua...

Tehran ready for nuclear inspections, insists it is not seeking weapons

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Wednesday Tehran is ready for any verification of its nuclear programme, amid renewed talks with the US and raging inte...

Tehran ready for nuclear inspections, insists it is not seeking weapons

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Wednesday Tehran is ready for any verification of its nuclear programme, amid renewed talks with the US and raging inte...

Why France wants to penalise 'online sexual exploitation' on OnlyFans and Mym

France’s Senate has voted in a new criminal offence targeting intermediaries or agents representing adult content creators on online platforms. The bill, which ha...

Police fire tear gas as Albania opposition protest turns violent

At least 16 police were injured and 13 people arrested as opposition leader Sali Berisha’s supporters clashed with security forces in Tirana over corruption claim...

US consolidates engagement with Azerbaijan and Armenia in Vance's historic visit to South Caucasus

US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Azerbaijan on Tuesday to sign a complex strategic partnership with Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev, the day after visiting...

At least 10 people have been killed and dozens injured in a school shooting in British Columbia

At least eight people have been killed, including the shooter, a woman, who opened fire at a school shooting in British Columbia, while two other people were foun...