Tech firms fight to stem deepfake deluge
Tech firms are fighting the scourge of deepfakes, those deceptively realistic voices or videos used by scammers that are more available than ever thanks to artificial intelligence.
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Rwanda, DRC presidents hold surprise ceasefire talks in Qatar
The presidents of Rwanda and DR Congo have expressed their support for a ceasefire after holding surprise talks in Qatar, hours after peace talks in Angola failed.
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In US, a pastry chef attempts to crack an egg-free menu
Since avian flu turned eggs into a luxury item, pastry chef Annie Clemmons has spent countless hours in her Maryland workshop, racking her brains about how to replace them in her recipes.
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Nigerian Senate sexism row exposes uphill battle for women's rights
When Nigeria's Senate suspended a lawmaker this month shortly after she spoke up about alleged sexual harassment, women's groups and women politicians rose up -- to join those criticising the senator in question.
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UK pagans have spring in their step as equinox approaches
Druids, wiccans and witches will hold ceremonies across the UK this week as Britain's blossoming pagan community celebrates the coming of spring.
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Kosovo inn serves up peace and love, one bite at a time
The scene is nearly unimaginable in Kosovo -- Serbs, Albanians, NATO peacekeepers and European diplomats all in one room chatting and feasting.
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Rocked by Trump, EU seeks to kickstart defence push
The EU on Wednesday will look to fire the starting pistol on plans to help member states bolster their defences, as Europe grapples with an aggressive Russia and the potential loss of US security protections.
Read moreEcuador declares 'force majeure' emergency, cuts exports over oil spill
Ecuador's state-owned oil company declared an emergency over a damaged pipeline and cut crude exports on Tuesday following a spill that polluted several rivers, leaving hundreds of thousands of people without drinking water, authorities said.
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Turkey police detain Istanbul mayor, Erdogan's main rival
Turkish police raided the home of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on Wednesday, detaining him over a corruption probe in a move denounced by the main opposition CHP party as a "coup".
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Clippers rally to beat Cavaliers, Warriors and Celtics win
Kawhi Leonard scored 33 points and Ivica Zubac added 28 on his 28th birthday on Tuesday as the Los Angeles Clippers rallied to hand the NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers a second straight defeat, 132-119.
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