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An investigation has revealed that AI summaries of Tripadvisor hotel reviews often downplay serious complaints. Tripadvisor uses AI to generate summaries of hotel reviews, aiming to provide users with a concise overview. However, these summaries have been found to gloss…

A search operation in Wales has located the body of an 18-year-old student who drowned in River Wye. The student was participating in a Duke of Edinburgh's Award trip when the incident occurred. Mountain Rescue, police, and the fire service…

Ohio authorities have rescued 16 children who were confined to one room for four years. The children, ranging in age, were found in a house in Hamden, Ohio. Their parents and grandparents have been charged in connection with the case.…

A 16-year-old boy is in hospital with serious injuries after being shot near a mosque in Birmingham. The incident occurred in the Alum Rock area, a suburb in eastern Birmingham. Police were called to the scene and found the teenager…

A US judge has blocked President Trump's bid to limit mail-in voting, marking the second time his plan has been rejected in court. The ruling is a significant setback for the president, who has repeatedly claimed that mail-in voting is…

Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy is set to promote Labor's "progressive patriotism" approach to defence policy. This approach emphasizes Australian-made defence equipment and local industry development. The minister's push comes as recent audits expose significant waste in defence spending. Government…

Yorgen Fenech, a Maltese businessman and heir to a property empire, is on trial for his alleged involvement in the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. A jury has heard that Fenech paid hitmen €150,000 to carry out the killing.…

Democratic socialists have made significant gains in recent primaries across the US, from New York to Colorado. This surge is largely driven by growing membership and increased activism, particularly among pro-Palestinian groups. The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) has seen…

The US attorney general, Todd Blanche, plans to crack down on "birth tourism" following a recent supreme court ruling. Birth tourism refers to the practice of foreign nationals traveling to the US to give birth, thereby granting their child automatic…

The United Nations has warned that the rapid spread of artificial intelligence may exacerbate global inequality. A UN panel has proposed a shared framework for responsible AI development to mitigate this risk. The warning comes as AI adoption grows unevenly…

Albania's bid to join the European Union is under threat due to plans for a luxury resort backed by Jared Kushner, former US President Donald Trump's son-in-law. The proposed development would take place on protected shorelines and wildlife zones, violating…

New York City police arrested two individuals who climbed to the top of the Empire State Building to unfurl a banner. The sign, which displayed a message of peace, was visible from the ground. Authorities were alerted to the stunt…

Keir Starmer has suggested that Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, consider borrowing billions to boost defence spending. This comment comes as the Labour Party faces criticism from the Conservative government over its defence investment plan. Kemi Badenoch, a…