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AstraZeneca, Merck, Novo deals boost Chinese biotech as global interest grows
Shares of Akeso surged after British drug maker AstraZeneca moved to advance the Chinese biotech firm’s flagship cancer drug, while a new deal from US giant Merck further underscored the sector’s glob…
Eritrea: Ethiopia Accuses Sudan, Eritrea of Backing Tigray Forces As Fighting Escalates
[RFI] Addis Ababa has accused Sudan and Eritrea of backing armed groups fighting its federal forces in the north, claims Khartoum has rejected as renewed clashes raise fears of a return to full-scale …
Why Rayalaseema farmers fear a bumper crop more than drought; can the ₹1-lakh-crore horticulture hub change that?
Farmers in the region fear a bumper yield the most, because the lack of cold storage and market linkages and exploitation by middlemen often force them into distress sales
Can Hong Kong protect its eco-sensitive sites amid ‘golden week’ overtourism fears?
Hong Kong is bracing for a surge of mainland Chinese visitors to its eco-sensitive areas during the National Day “golden week” holiday, as strong interest in countryside attractions raises questions o…
S.African women runners arm themselves after string of killings
Before lacing up her running shoes, Nancy Masha checked the knife and pepper spray she carried to protect herself on her daily jog, a ritual born of fear after the murder of a fellow runner sent shock…
Ethiopians celebrate Meskel and call for peace amid renewed fighting
This year's celebration came as renewed fighting between Ethiopian federal troops and fighters loyal to the Tigray People's Liberation Front, or TPLF, raised fears of another major conflict in the cou…
DRC: Vally Amisi’s Family Demands Answers [Africanews Today]
In the DRC, Vally Amisi’s family is demanding answers. In Ethiopia, fears of renewed conflict are growing among the population, while Niger takes back control of its uranium sector.
Grim discoveries of murdered women spark fear in South Africa
Dineo Motapane is one of nine recent victims whose deaths have left a nation traumatised over the level of violence against women.
OpenAI Halts Rollout of New AI Model Over Safety Fears
OpenAI has scrapped the rollout of a new AI model after its safety chief said the system 'didn't quite meet the bar' of the company's security standards. The decision marks a notable public instance o…
India's Anti-Conversion Law Sparks Fear Among Christians in Maharashtra
A new anti-conversion law in Maharashtra, India, requires individuals to obtain government permission before changing their religion, affecting churchgoers and raising concerns about religious freedom…
OpenAI Abruptly Scraps GPT-6.1 Astra Release Over Safety Fears
OpenAI has scrapped the planned release of its latest AI model, GPT-6.1 Astra, following safety concerns raised during internal testing, according to reports. The decision marks a significant pause in…
OpenAI Scraps Model Over Safety Fears, Executive Confirms
OpenAI has reportedly abandoned a model due to safety concerns after a top executive told The Wall Street Journal that it showed a poor aptitude for following orders. The decision underscores growing …