Olympic cauldron to float in Paris skies every summer until the 2028 Games

The US House of Representatives China committee has requested Nvidia to clarify how Chinese company DeepSeek acquired export-controlled chips for its AI application, which is deemed a national security threat. The committee's report claims that DeepSeek, using Nvidia technology, poses a serious risk by potentially enabling surveillance and data harvesting linked to the Chinese Communist Party. Nvidia defended its compliance with export regulations and stated that its sales data may misrepresent its actual shipments, particularly...

Washington — President Trump is exploring the possibility of sending U.S. citizens who commit violent crimes to foreign prisons, particularly after a meeting with El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele. Legal experts express serious constitutional concerns, highlighting potential violations of the Fifth, Eighth, and Fourteenth Amendments related to due process and cruel and unusual punishment. Critics point out that U.S. oversight of foreign facilities is challenging, and conditions in countries like El Salvador may not meet...

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with South African counterpart Ronald Lamola in Moscow for the 18th Mixed Intergovernmental Committee on Trade and Economic Cooperation, focusing on strengthening the Russian-South African relationship in trade, economy, and technology. Both diplomats expressed a commitment to collaboration in multilateral forums like BRICS and the G20, aiming to address global challenges while adhering to international law. Separately, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin discussed Sudan's crisis with the Sudanese Ambassador,...

On April 15, 1945, the Royal Canadian Dragoons (RCD) liberated Leeuwarden, Netherlands, amidst rain and isolated gunfire, marking a pivotal moment near the end of World War II. As German troops withdrew, locals celebrated the Canadians' arrival, which symbolized their liberation. On the 80th anniversary, SC Cambuur football club commemorated this event by unveiling a special jersey inspired by the Dragoons' uniform, featuring the Canadian Maple Leaf and the Dragoon’s badge, while 100-year-old veteran Jim...

The UK bakery chain Gail's has announced that it will eliminate the surcharge for soya milk in coffee and tea starting 21 May, following a campaign by an animal rights charity that claimed the fee was discriminatory. While soya milk will be offered for free, customers will still incur a charge of 40p to 60p for oat milk. This change aims to promote inclusivity among customers opting for plant-based milk alternatives. Full Article

Arsenal defeated defending champions Real Madrid 2-1 to advance to the Champions League semi-finals for the first time since 2009, winning 5-1 on aggregate after a 3-0 first-leg victory. Despite a missed penalty from Bukayo Saka, Arsenal's goals from Saka and Gabriel Martinelli secured the win, while Real Madrid's hopes were thwarted by a VAR review that overturned an earlier penalty decision. In the other quarter-final, Inter Milan progressed past Bayern Munich 4-3 on aggregate,...