China wants to dominate in AI — and some of its models are already beating their U.S. rivals

Pope Francis, before his death, donated €200,000 from his personal account to inmates at Rome's Regina Coeli prison, which he visited to offer Easter well-wishes. During his final visit, he expressed his desire to be close to the inmates, emphasizing their need for attention and care. Auxiliary Bishop Benoni Ambarus revealed this heartfelt gesture, highlighting the Pope's consistent commitment to prisoners throughout his papacy and his wish for a simple burial, funded by a benefactor,...

Boeing plans to redirect up to 50 planes originally ordered by Chinese airlines to other customers due to steep 125% tariffs imposed by China in retaliation to U.S. tariffs. CEO Kelly Ortberg expressed hope for a resolution while noting that some Chinese customers are refusing deliveries, although inquiries from airlines outside China have begun. Despite the tariffs, Boeing's overall demand remains strong, allowing continued production increases of its 737 Max, while the company actively engages...

SummaryDavid Speirs, a former leader of the South Australian Liberal Party, faces sentencing for cocaine use and supply after admitting to using it as an "escape" during political stress. He pleaded guilty to supplying cocaine to two friends shortly after resigning from his leadership position in August 2024, citing exhaustion from leadership speculation. While his defense argues for leniency, stating the incident was an "aberration of character," the prosecution contends that his actions have eroded...

SummaryDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered renovations to a green room adjacent to the Pentagon press briefing room, adding a makeup studio for television appearances, at a cost of several thousand dollars amid ongoing cost-cutting efforts. The upgrade was suggested by Tami Radabaugh, a former Fox News producer, and has received approval from key Pentagon officials, despite Hegseth's previous lack of press briefings. Additionally, Hegseth faces scrutiny over sharing sensitive military information in group chats,...

Jordan's interior ministry announced the closure of the Jordanian branch of the Muslim Brotherhood and banned its ideology and membership, following the arrest of 16 members accused of plotting attacks. Interior Minister Mazen Farraya linked the ban to alleged activities threatening national security, including attempts to destroy documents during the arrests. Despite the ban, the Islamic Action Front (IAF) plans to continue its work, asserting compliance with Jordanian law, while rights groups express concern over...

Read a summary of this article on FAST.Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FASTSINGAPORE: The first five rallies for GE2025 have been approved and are set to take place on Thursday night (Apr 24).Rallies will be held by the People’s Power Party (PPP), Progress Singapore Party (PSP), People’s Action Party (PAP), Workers’ Party (WP) and Singapore Democratic Party...