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Google’s Nano Banana image-generation model, officially known as Gemini 2.5 Flash Image, has fueled global momentum for the Gemini app since launching last month. But in India, it has taken on a creative life of its own, with retro portraits and local trends going viral — even as privacy and safety concerns begin to emerge. India has emerged as the No. 1 country in terms of Nano Banana usage, according to David Sharon, multimodal generation lead for Gemini Apps at Google DeepMind, who spoke at a media session this week. The model’s popularity has also propelled the Gemini app to…

‘Ultimate in cancel culture’: Fans outside Jimmy Kimmel studio react to shows axingABC has pulled late-night host Jimmy Kimmel off air indefinitely over comments he made about the shooting of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk.”Jimmy Kimmel Live will be pre-empted indefinitely,” a spokesperson for the Disney-owned network said in a statement. Earlier this week, Kimmel said during his show that the “Maga gang” was trying to score political points off Kirk’s killing.Kimmel did not comment to the BBC as he emerged shortly after the announcement from the television studio in Los Angeles.Celebrating the announcement, President Donald Trump said it was “great…

Angelina Jolie will fire up San Sebastián’s star quotient, hitting the Spanish festival to co-present French director Alice Winocour’s main competition player “Couture” on Sept. 21.  Jolie will co-present the the Paris Fashion Week drama along with co-stars Louis Garrel and Garance Marillier, also just announced, director Winocour and the already confirmed actors Anyier Anei and Ella Rumpf. “Couture” world premiered at Toronto where the Paris Fashion Week drama drew a mixed reaction from Variety, which, however, was upbeat on Jolie’s performance as Maxine Walker, a goth-glam director of hip indie horror films named Maxine Walker, who learns during the Fashion…

18 The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has predicted that Nigeria’s inflation rate will decline to 17 per cent by December 2025, citing continued signs of disinflation in the economy. This comes after the National Bureau of Statistics reported that inflation slowed to 20.12 per cent in August from 21.88 per cent in July, showing a rare downward trend in consumer prices. In a policy statement released on Wednesday, IMPI advised the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to consider reducing its benchmark interest rate at its next Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, in line with the positive developments. The…

The prestigious Avenues Clinic in Harare has begun a retrenchment exercise that will result in the layoff of 50 employees, according to insiders, who allege that this move is aimed at targeting unionised workers. The private, multi-disciplinary hospital, a flagship facility of Medical Investments Limited (MIL), now risks being drawn into a major labour dispute. Sources close to the developments told NewZimbabwe.com this week that the exercise appeared “highly questionable.” Follow us on WhatsApp | LinkedIn for the latest headlines “A total of 50 workers have since been served with Notices to retrench by the employer. Finer details on the…

The final round of County Championship matches next week will take place with some counties in the dark over what is at stake after a decision on the format for next year was deferred until the end of the season.The Guardian has learned that a vote on the structure for next season has been delayed on integrity grounds, because of concerns that counties in Division One at risk of relegation could field weakened teams if that threat is suddenly removed.There is also a feeling among the Professional Game Group, who are running the process, that postponement will give them the…

Lily JamaliNorth America Technology Correspondent, Menlo Park, CAReutersMeta boss Mark Zuckerberg unveiled the new smart glasses on WednesdayMeta has unveiled a new range of smart glasses powered by its artificial intelligence (AI) tech, as it expands its bet that they will be a must-have accessory for users around the world.At its annual developers conference “Meta Connect,” the social media giant’s boss, Mark Zuckerberg, announced an array of devices in partnership with sunglasses brands Ray-Ban and Oakley.The firm also introduced a so-called neural wristband that pairs with its Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses to allow users to carry out tasks like sending…

Scientists are calling for a nationwide air quality and noise pollution monitoring network to track harmful pollutants and guide stronger policy measures to protect public health. ALSO READ: Experts reflect on new vehicle testing scheme By 2030, Rwanda seeks to reduce carbon emissions by 38 per cent. The current leading sources of air pollutants in Rwanda include industrial emissions, vehicle exhausts, cooking using wood and charcoal, among others. Follow us on WhatsApp | LinkedIn for the latest headlines Jean-Rémy Kubwimana, an environmental researcher, said air and noise pollution in Kigali City and other parts of the country need improved monitoring…

ABUJA — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has come under pressure to prove his anti-corruption credentials as more than 500 lawyers, professionals and civil rights activists marched to the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja on Wednesday. The demonstrators called for action on the $4 billion refinery rehabilitation projects undertaken during the tenure of former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari. The protest, organised under the Concerned Lawyers and Citizens Network (CLCN), centred on allegations of mismanagement of funds allocated to the projects. Participants demanded an independent forensic…

blinking-dotLive updatesLive updates, Israeli attacks kill dozens more Palestinians in Gaza City as the death toll surges during its widely criticised ground invasion.Published On 18 Sep 202518 Sep 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share