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“I don’t feel particularly unhappy about my work being used to train AI,” says Japanese novelist Rie Qudan. “Even if it is copied, I feel confident there’s a part of me that will remain, which nobody can copy.”The 34-year old author is talking to me via Zoom from her home near Tokyo, ahead of the publication of the English-language translation of her fourth novel, Sympathy Tower Tokyo. The book attracted controversy in Japan when it won a prestigious prize, despite being partly written by ChatGPT.At the heart of Sympathy Tower Tokyo is a Japanese architect, Sara Machina, who has been commissioned to build…

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russia of trying to “humiliate” Ukraine and Europe by “deliberately killing civilians” before talks with Donald Trump in the Oval Office, to be attended by Ukraine’s president and a group of European leaders.Zelenskyy described the latest strikes by Moscow on four Ukrainian cities as “demonstrative and cynical”. At least seven people were killed in a drone attack on Kharkiv, including a small girl, while three were killed in another bombing in Zaporizhzhia, he said.The Russians were “aware that a meeting is taking place today in Washington that will address the end of the war,” Zelenskyy posted…

25 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the commencement of the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, starting today, Monday, August 18, 2025. In a statement posted on its official X handle, INEC said the exercise will begin with the online pre-registration phase, allowing eligible Nigerians to start their registration via the portal www.cvr.inecnigeria.org before the physical exercise begins. According to the commission, in-person registration will start on Monday, August 25, 2025, and will take place at all its 37 state offices and 774 local government area (LGA) offices across the country. The electoral umpire explained that the…

Worm infestations may seem like a minor issue, but they pose a serious public health concern , especially in regions with warm climates and inadequate sanitation. Parasitic worms such as roundworms, hookworms, and tapeworms can live undetected in the human body, often causing no immediate symptoms. However, if left untreated, they can lead to long-term health problems including fatigue, anemia, poor nutrient absorption, and a weakened immune system. Regular deworming is a crucial step in maintaining overall health and preventing these hidden threats from taking a toll on the body. Deworming involves the use of medication to remove parasitic worms…

Danai Nesta KupembaBBC NewsAnadolu via Getty ImagesAcross Europe several countries have been battling wildfiresSpain has sent 500 more troops to fight raging wildfires, bringing the total deployed to 1,900, as the death toll from the blazes has risen to four.On Sunday, a firefighter died after an accident during firefighting efforts when his truck fell down a steep hill, the Castile and León regional government said.Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez expressed “sadness” and “desolation” on X at the latest death.In neighbouring Portugal, where fires are also blazing, another firefighter was killed on Sunday in a “tragic” traffic accident, President Marcelo Rebelo…

United States President Donald Trump will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for high-stakes peace talks at the White House on Monday.After a summit in Alaska on Friday with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, Trump suggested on Sunday that a peace agreement could come quickly if Zelenskyy cedes eastern Ukraine’s Donbas region to Russia. The summit had ended with no peace deal despite high hopes leading up to it.Zelenskyy will be joined in Washington, DC, by several European leaders who will be there to support Ukraine’s position and push for its direct involvement in any peace deal and for that deal…

My friend and I were passing by a car parked next to my street. We usually discuss Nigeria during our daily exercise and it is our wont to analyse trending events and developments, trying to highlight the problems and propose possible solutions. I always tell David: “It is very easy to point out Nigeria’s problems. Every Tom, Dick and Harry can do that. The hard part is proffering workable solutions from the position of knowledge, not emotions.” On Friday, the topic of our discussion was the recent aviation dramas: the one between Prince Wasiu Anifowose, the fuji maestro also known…

The first World Humanoid Robot Games have concluded in Beijing with more than 500 androids alternating between jerky tumbles and glimpses of real power as they took part in events ranging from the 100m (109-yard) hurdles to kung fu.Two hundred eighty robotics teams from 16 countries competed at the Chinese capital’s National Speed Skating Oval, built for the 2022 Winter Olympics.Events included traditional sports such as athletics and basketball as well as practical tasks such as medicine categorisation and cleaning.“I believe in the next 10 years or so, robots will be basically at the same level as humans,” 18-year-old spectator…

If I put a box on its side and cannot grasp the product to lift it from its box, then that’s the first strike. WIRED considers accessibility, and this means handles and wheels on heavier air purifiers. When I review a unit, I think about those with less upper body strength moving the appliances, and whether they’d be able to maneuver it around their home. I move air purifiers all around my apartment; I shouldn’t have to bend at the knees to adjust a purifier’s location.Photograph: Lisa Wood ShapiroI was able to move the 50-pound ProX using its hidden handles…

new video loaded: Passengers Stranded as Air Canada Flight Attendants’ Strike ContinuestranscriptBacktranscriptPassengers Stranded as Air Canada Flight Attendants’ Strike ContinuesPassengers on Canada’s largest airline waited to be rebooked or compensated for flight cancellations as the walkout disrupted travel across the country.“What do we want?” “Fair pay.” “Forced to fly, we won’t comply.” “Air Canada pays our junior flight attendants so little we had to open food banks in our union offices.” ♫ [O Canada] ♫ “They try to put us in another flight, but there is no surety.” “We’re left either stranded in Toronto or to rebook ourselves.” “I don’t…