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The head of the Royal Navy, Admiral Sir Ben Key, issued a public apology after an investigation revealed "misogyny, bullying, and other unacceptable behaviors" in the submarine service, including reports of rape and sexual harassment towards women. The investigation was prompted by former lieutenant Sophie Brook's allegations of "constant campaign of sexual bullying", with Sir Ben acknowledging the intolerable nature of the findings and offering personal and public apologies to those affected. He emphasized the...

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with Chinese counterpart FM Wang Yi on the sidelines of the G20 meeting in Johannesburg, discussing developments in bilateral ties, specifically focusing on direct flights and the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. They reviewed peace and tranquility in border areas and emphasized the importance of resuming direct flight connectivity and facilitating travel between the two countries. Full Article

Nvidia is anticipated to surpass Q4 earnings estimates, with analysts expecting strong performance despite ongoing manufacturing challenges. The company is projecting a slight increase in Q1 guidance, slightly above average estimates, as supply constraints from GB200 NVL server production issues persist. Demand for H20 GPUs in China is rising due to DeepSeek's growth and a scarcity of Huawei's Ascend AI processors, while Nvidia's cloud service providers are funding inventories at electronic manufacturers. Nvidia shares rose...

Sinn Féin's First Minister Michelle O'Neill will boycott White House St Patrick's Day celebrations over US President Trump's stance on the Israel-Gaza conflict, stating she cannot attend "in good conscience." O'Neill's decision has been criticized by DUP leader Gavin Robinson, who confirmed his party's attendance. Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald also expressed concern over Trump's comments on Gaza, leading her to take a principled stance against attending White House events this year. Full Article

Google and Meta executives criticized Europe's strict regulations on artificial intelligence at a tech conference in Stockholm, stating that rules like GDPR and the AI Act stifle innovation and delay product launches. Meta's director of public policy highlighted how European consumers are being affected by these regulatory hurdles, pointing to the delayed rollout of AI features in their Ray-Ban Meta glasses due to compliance issues. The tech giants emphasized the need for a more streamlined...

Chinguetti, Mauritania, a historic city with ancient libraries and manuscripts, is facing extinction as shifting sands encroach on its neighborhoods. Climate change is causing sandstorms to deposit dunes in streets and homes, threatening the city's future. Tree-planting projects have not been successful in preventing the advancing sand. The dry climate has led to desertification and the loss of vegetation, wells, and livelihoods. Residents like date farmer Salima Ould Salem are struggling to adapt, as homes...