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Google Smart Glasses Privacy: Bystander Face Removal Limits
Google has announced that its upcoming smart glasses will automatically blur bystanders' faces from images sent to the Gemini AI assistant. However, the company's blog post does not clarify whether this privacy feature applies to photos and videos saved directly to the device's gallery, raising questions about how personal recordings are handled in everyday situations.
Health
RCSI President Calls for Enhanced Surgical Research Support at Millin Meeting
Professor Michael Kerin, president of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), has called for increased support for surgeons to strengthen the nation's surgical research capacity. His remarks preceded the annual Millin Meeting, a gathering of leading healthcare experts focused on integrating innovation and clinical trials into everyday surgical practice.
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Ange Capuozzo will start on the right wing in Italy's Six Nations opener with England in Rome on Saturday, as Gonzalo Quesada makes his debut as Azzurri coach.
UN experts decry killing, silencing of journalists in Gaza
UN rights experts voiced alarm Thursday at soaring numbers of journalists killed in the Gaza war, decrying an apparent "deliberate" Israeli strategy to silence critical reporting.
Catalonia declares drought emergency for Barcelona
Spain's northeastern Catalonia region declared a drought emergency for Barcelona on Thursday and the surrounding area, which will now face tighter water restrictions following three years without significant rain.
Thousands strike in Finland over labour reform
A massive Finnish strike movement kicked off on Thursday, grounding most air traffic and closing workplaces in a protest against proposed government labour reforms that include social benefit cuts.
Russia extends detention of US-Russian reporter Kurmasheva
A Russian court on Thursday extended the detention of US-Russian journalist Alsu Kurmasheva -- who her employer says faces 15 years in prison for violating censorship laws -- until 5 April.
EU strikes 50-bn-euro Ukraine aid deal as Orban backs down
EU leaders on Thursday struck a deal with Viktor Orban to get 50 billion euros in financial aid to Ukraine, overcoming the Hungarian prime minister's veto with surprising speed at a crunch summit in Brussels.
Injured North out of Wales' Six Nations opener against Scotland
George North has been ruled out of Wales' Six Nations opener at home to Scotland on Saturday because of a shoulder injury.
Goalkeeping woes threaten Japan's Asian Cup hopes
Japan's Asian Cup risks being fatally undermined by coach Hajime Moriyasu's reliance on an error-prone rookie goalkeeper and he has left himself with no convincing alternatives.
Performance 'paramount', Ireland skipper O'Mahony says ahead of France Test
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UK police manhunt after 'corrosive substance' attack on family
UK police were on Thursday hunting a suspect who attacked a woman and her two young daughters with a corrosive substance on a busy south London street.
Stock markets stumble as Fed crushes March rate cut hope
Most Asian and European stock markets fell Thursday following a Wall Street selloff, after the US Federal Reserve poured cold water on hopes for a March interest-rate cut.
Lewis Hamilton could switch to Ferrari for 2025 season: reports
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton could make a surprise switch to Ferrari for the 2025 Formula One season, according to several reports on Thursday.
'Diplomacy of fear': Russia pressures exiled critics
The holding in detention by Thai authorities of an anti-war Russian rock band has exposed how criticising President Vladimir Putin can be fraught with danger even outside the country.
EU strikes 50-bn-euro Ukraine aid deal
EU leaders on Thursday struck a deal with Viktor Orban to get 50 billion euros in financial aid to Ukraine, overcoming the Hungarian leader's veto with surprising speed at a crunch summit in Brussels.
Eurozone inflation slows to 2.8% in January
Eurozone inflation fell in January due to a slowdown in food price increases, official data showed Thursday, but the drop was more modest than expected by analysts.
Climate activist Greta Thunberg arrives for London trial
Environmental activist Greta Thunberg arrived at a London court on Thursday, where she faces public order charges linked to a demonstration against the energy industry.
Defiant French farmers stick to barricades
France's farmers showed little sign on Thursday of abandoning their protest despite government concessions in response to a movement that has spread nationwide and elsewhere in Europe.
US, Japan conduct joint naval drills
The US and Japanese navies held joint exercises in the Philippine Sea this week, in a show of force as tensions with China and North Korea rise.
Klinsmann says S. Korea 'ready to suffer' in Asian Cup last eight
Jurgen Klinsmann said South Korea "have to be ready to suffer" when they face Australia in the Asian Cup quarter-finals on Friday, 72 hours after beating Saudi Arabia on penalties.
Mediators work for halt to deadly fighting in Gaza
Mediators pushed on with efforts for an Israel-Hamas ceasefire as fighting raged on in the besieged Gaza Strip on Thursday, deepening a dire humanitarian crisis.
EU leaders heap pressure on Orban in Ukraine aid showdown
EU leaders on Thursday piled pressure on Viktor Orban to drop his veto on 50 billion euros in aid for Ukraine, as the unpredictable Hungarian leader once more took centre stage at a crunch summit in Brussels.
French teachers strike, upping pressure on embattled minister
Teachers were striking across France on Thursday for better pay and conditions, increasing pressure on the embattled education minister who has been embroiled in a series of controversies.
Shell profit tumbles on lower oil prices
Shell said Thursday that its net profit more than halved to $19.4 billion in 2023 on lower energy prices, after rocketing to a record peak the previous year following the Ukraine conflict.
Bhutto heir forging third way in polarised Pakistan politics
Brandishing an oversized arrow and rallying support in Pakistan's northern tribal region, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari claims he is the only candidate pointing a way out of polarised politics ahead of next Thursday's election.
Lunar night puts Japan's lander back to sleep
After a brief awakening, Japan's Moon lander is out of action again but will resume its mission if it survives the two-week lunar night, the space agency said Thursday.
'Dark horses' Tajikistan vow to gallop into Asian Cup semi-finals
Tajikistan's coach Petar Segrt says his "dark horses are still running" and do not want to stop at the Asian Cup quarter-finals on Friday against Jordan.
Deutsche Bank to cut jobs after drop in 2023 profit
Germany's biggest lender Deutsche Bank on Thursday announced plans to slash 3,500 jobs as part of a major cost-cutting drive after its net profit fell in 2023.
Blazers spoil Lillard's return to Portland, Durant's Suns eclipse Nets
Damian Lillard's emotional return to Portland opened with an ovation and ended in defeat as the Trail Blazers held off the Milwaukee Bucks 119-116 on Wednesday.
New Zealand strippers march on parliament for legal protections
A group of New Zealand strippers took their fight for better employment rights to parliament on Thursday, demanding widespread reforms to the adult entertainment industry.
Hamas head due in Cairo for truce talks
The leader of Hamas was expected in Cairo on Thursday for talks on a proposed truce in Gaza, as Israel kept up its offensive in the besieged Palestinian territory.
Durant leads Suns to victory in return to Brooklyn
Kevin Durant scored 33 points to lead Phoenix to a 136-120 victory in Brooklyn Wednesday, his first game there since the blockbuster trade that sent him from the Nets to the Suns last season.
Hamas head due in Cairo for truce discussions
The leader of Hamas was expected in Cairo on Thursday for talks on a proposed truce in Gaza, as Israel kept up its offensive in the besieged Palestinian territory.