US President Donald Trump has signed the 'Take It Down Act,' a federal law that criminalizes the non-consensual sharing of explicit images, including those generated by artificial intelligence. The legislation, also known as the 'DEEPFAKES Accountability Act,' aims to address the growing issues of revenge porn and the misuse of AI technology to create fake explicit content.
US President Donald Trump announced that Russia and Ukraine will begin immediate ceasefire talks, following discussions with the leaders of both countries. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described the situation as a defining moment and requested continued US involvement. Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed readiness to participate in negotiations.
Seventeen people died in a residential fire in Hyderabad's Gulzar Houz area. At least two members of jeweller Prahlad Modi's family lost their lives after returning to the burning building to help others.
A new study by the Health Research Board has found that drug poisoning was responsible for nearly half of all deaths among people experiencing homelessness in Ireland. The research also shows that about 90% of those who died had a history of substance use, underscoring the strong link between drug use and mortality in this population.
Bitcoin has maintained a price above $100,000 for over a week and is now nearing its next resistance level before reaching its previous all-time high, according to chart analysts.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced intentions for Israel to assume control over the entirety of Gaza. The United Kingdom, France, and Canada criticized Israel’s expanded military operations and restrictions on humanitarian aid, warning of potential actions if the offensive continues and aid is not allowed into Gaza.
Pope Leo XIV has offered to host peace talks between Russia and Ukraine at the Vatican, a proposal that has been welcomed by leaders from the United States and Europe, including Italy's Prime Minister Georgia Meloni.
An international team of astronomers has announced the detection of the largest sample of galaxy groups ever observed, utilizing data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) focused on the COSMOS Web region. This achievement provides new insights into galaxy formation, evolution, and the large-scale structure of the universe.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs is on trial in Manhattan federal court, facing charges including sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, and transportation to engage in prostitution. The second week of the trial has begun, with additional witness testimony presented by federal prosecutors.
A new scientific study indicates that mountain glaciers worldwide will require centuries to recover, even if global temperatures are reduced to the 1.5°C target after being exceeded. The research highlights the long-term impacts of climate change on glacier systems.