OpenAI releases Sora, its buzzy AI video-generation tool
OpenAI said Monday it’s releasing its buzzy AI video-generation tool, Sora, later in the day. The AI video-generation model works similarly to OpenAI’s image-generation...
‘No decision pending’ on removing Syrian rebel group from banned list, PM says
Sir Keir Starmer has said it is “too early” to decide whether to remove a leading Syrian rebel group from the government’s proscribed terrorist...
Kennedy Space Center’s Rocket Engine Test Simulation Launches in 2025
The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida has revealed plans for a revamped attraction called The Gantry at LC-39, set to open in...
Ancient Galaxy Collisions May Explain Formation of Massive Early Star Systems
The origins of the universe’s largest galaxies, long a mystery to astronomers, may have been revealed by a new study published in Nature on...
Could Phoenix A Be the Largest Black Hole We’ll Ever Find?
Ultramassive black holes, defined as cosmic entities surpassing 10 billion solar masses, may have an upper limit, according to a study led by Dr...
Did Venus Ever Have Oceans? Scientists Say No Evidence of Life
In a study published in Nature Astronomy, researchers from the University of Cambridge have cast doubt on the possibility that Venus ever harboured oceans...
Brian Thompson killing: Man found with gun, silencer and fake ID being questioned over shooting of US healthcare boss in New York
A man is being questioned in connection with the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, according to Sky News’ US partner NBC News....
Eco-tycoon Vince in fresh effort to spark Observer sale talks
The entrepreneur Dale Vince has made a fresh approach to the owner of The Guardian in a bid to persuade it to open talks...
How the Panthers avoided a post-Stanley Cup hangover — and why they might win it again
Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterDec 9, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Close Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions Jordan...
Nasen Saadi: Criminology student who ‘butchered’ woman on Bournemouth beach asked lecturers about self-defence for murder before attack, trial told
A criminology student on trial for the murder of a woman on a Bournemouth beach was asked by his university lecturer: “You’re not planning...
Robots Learn New Skills to Tackle Real-World Tasks with WildLMa Framework
A team of researchers from the University of California, San Diego, has unveiled a framework aimed at advancing the real-world capabilities of quadruped robots...
Who is Syrian rebel leader Abu Mohammed al Jolani and what are his links to al Qaeda?
Rebel leader Abu Mohammed al Jolani, whose group was central to the lightning offensive that toppled decades of dictatorship in Syria this weekend, has...
Scientists in Japan Create Sustainable Hydrogen Fuel from Water and Sunlight
A new method for producing hydrogen fuel using water and sunlight has been developed by researchers in Japan, according to reports. The innovation involves...
Golden Globes: Eddie Redmayne and Keira Knightley among British stars nominated for awards
Eddie Redmayne and Kiera Knightley are among a host of British stars nominated for next year’s Golden Globe Awards. Redmayne starred in Sky Atlantic’s...
Schoolgirl Elianne Andam posted video on Snapchat before fatal stabbing over teddy bear, court hears
New footage has been released showing the moments before a teenager fatally stabbed a 15-year-old schoolgirl in a fit of “white-hot anger”, a court...
Scientists Discover New Triassic Reptile with Unique Teeth in Cromhall Quarry
A fossil-rich site in Cromhall Quarry, South Gloucestershire, has led to the identification of a new Triassic reptile species, Threordatoth chasmatosThis discovery adds to...
Jay-Z accused of raping girl, 13, alongside P Diddy after MTV Video Music Awards
Rapper Jay-Z has been accused of raping a 13-year-old girl after the MTV Video Music Awards in 2000, allegedly alongside Sean “Diddy” Combs. The...
Hiring slumps to ‘pandemic-era level’ in wake of budget
Demand for new staff among businesses slumped to levels seen in 2020 in the wake of last month’s budget, according to a survey of...
Premier League referee David Coote sacked after investigation into his conduct
Premier League referee David Coote has been sacked after an investigation into his conduct. A video emerged last month of Coote, 42, appearing to...
Scientists Discover First Astrosphere Around Sunlike Star: What You Need to Know?
Astronomers have detected an astrosphere around a star resembling the Sun, marking a significant milestone in understanding stellar evolution. This finding, shared during the...