Ecumenical Orthodox patriarch backs Ukraine's sovereignty in Mass marking 3 years of war

On Monday, 28 countries, including the UK and Japan, condemned Israel's actions in Gaza, calling for an immediate end to the war due to the severe humanitarian crisis and civilian casualties, which have exceeded 59,000 since October 7. The statement criticized Israel's aid model, urged compliance with international law, and highlighted the need for a ceasefire and the release of captives, while Israel rejected the statement as disconnected from reality. Want More Context? 🔎

Terence Tao, a Fields Medalist, critiques claims that AI models like GPT-4 can solve International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) problems, highlighting that these models operate under altered conditions, such as rewrites and teamwork, which differ significantly from the actual test environment. He warns against confusing AI's lab success with true human problem-solving, stressing that the comparison lacks fairness and misrepresents the intrinsic abilities of both AI and students. Want More Context? 🔎

A man is grieving the loss of his wife, Frances (Sesi) Latu-Vailea, their daughter Oneahi Vailea, and his niece Marly Tulua, who died in a tragic car crash in Waiuku. He expressed his heartbreak on Facebook, stating his world has been “shattered” and that he is now the sole caregiver for their children, including an eight-week-old baby. Want More Context? 🔎

A teenager has died and another is critically injured following a jet ski crash in the Georges River, Sydney, near Tom Ugly’s Bridge. Emergency responders found a 15-year-old unresponsive and unable to be revived, while a 14-year-old suffered severe injuries, including a severed arm, and was placed in an induced coma at Sydney Children’s Hospital; police are investigating the incident. Want More Context? 🔎

Morocco's Salma Bouguerche, a 26-year-old midfielder who qualified as a doctor last year, describes her career choice in medicine as one that "chose her." She is currently part of the Atlas Lionesses' squad participating in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations. Want More Context? 🔎

A February traffic stop in Jacksonville, Florida, involving William McNeil Jr. has sparked an investigation after video footage showed officers breaking his car window and hitting him during the arrest. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is reviewing the incident, while McNeil's attorney argues the officers' account is inconsistent with the video, highlighting concerns about police violence against Black Americans. Want More Context? 🔎