insert_link World ChatGPT, Oppenheimer and Indian entertainment top most-viewed Wikipedia pages in 2023 Wikipedia’s top 25 most viewed pages in 2023, released Tuesday, reflect the world’s interest in innovation in artificial intelligence, people who died this year, and the growing power of Indian users to influence trends on the website. Run by the nonprofit Wikimedia Foundation, Wikipedia has received more than 84 billion page views so far in 2023. CNN reports that given its massive increase in popularity, the page about OpenAI’s virtual chatbot ChatGPT was […] todayDecember 6, 2023 9
insert_link World Beijing hits back at Moody’s gloomier outlook Beijing says it was "unwarranted and flawed" for the credit rating agency Moody's to give a gloomier outlook on China. Here's Andrew Wood in Hong Kong. todayDecember 6, 2023 12
insert_link World United Kingdom implements family ban for foreign workers The United Kingdom has introduced a new five-point plan to reduce immigration is seeing tougher visa rules including a ban on foreign workers taking their families to the country. James Cleverly, the UK’s Secretary of State for the Home Department explains the country’s position. todayDecember 6, 2023 12
insert_link World Israel denies suspicious trading activity before Hamas attack Israel’s top securities regulator said in an updated statement on Tuesday that it has not detected suspicious trading activity on the Israeli stock exchange in the days leading up to the October 7 Hamas attack. The Israel Securities Authority told CNN that its technology intelligence system regularly monitors trading and did not uncover “significant trading abnormalities” before the terror attack. todayDecember 6, 2023 8
insert_link World US imposes visa ban for extremist Israeli settlers The US will impose visa bans on extremist Israeli settlers following attacks against Palestinians in the West Bank. It's a rare rebuke from the Biden administration for its Middle East ally. Nick Harper reports from Washington. todayDecember 6, 2023 6
insert_link World Japan Defense Minister expresses concern about US military Osprey flights Japan says it has lingering concerns with the US military continuing to fly Osprey aircraft in the country after one crashed last week. The US has identified the eight personnel who were on board the plane when it went down near Yakushima island on November 29. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. todayDecember 6, 2023 8
insert_link Health / Medical Ex-premier Johnson set for grilling at UK Covid inquiry Former UK prime minister Boris Johnson will face tough questioning at a public inquiry Wednesday over his government's handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, after a barrage of criticism from his former aides. Johnson, who has been accused of indecisiveness and a lack of scientific understanding, is expected to admit that he "unquestionably made mistakes" during two days of grilling in London. Nearly 130,000 people died with Covid in the UK […] todayDecember 6, 2023 5
insert_link World Thai officials fired after nearly $60 mn found in personal bank accounts Four Thai officials have been dismissed after authorities found more than two billion baht ($57 million) in their bank accounts, with investigators calling the group "unusually wealthy". Corruption is rife in the Southeast Asian kingdom, with officials often accused of accepting small bribes and pay-offs, but sums of this magnitude are rare. The approximately $57 million was discovered in multiple accounts held by three women and a man who work […] todayDecember 6, 2023 5
insert_link World Charges dropped against 17 Austin police officers over tactics used in 2020 George Floyd protests A Texas prosecutor has dropped charges against 17 Austin police officers who allegedly used excessive force during racial justice protests in 2020 - following the murder of George Floyd. Travis County District Attorney Jose Garza is asking the Department of Justice of investigation instead. At least two people - including a teenager - were critically injured during the protests - after police fired bean bag rounds into the crowd. Toni […] todayDecember 6, 2023 5
