How close are we to an accurate AI fake news detector?
In the ambitious pursuit to tackle the harms from false content on social media and news websites, data scientists are getting creative.
Sun Nov 10 2024
US singer Beyonce gives birth to twins - celebrity news websites
E! News, citing multiple unidentified sources, reported the birth and that Jay Z and Blue Ivy were seen at a Los Angeles area hospital on Thursday.
Sun Jun 18 2017
Syrian government denies rumours Assad in poor health
Speculation swirled in recent days on social media and some Arab news websites saying Assad, 51, was in critical condition, citing rumours of stroke, or even that he had been shot.
Mon Jan 30 2017
US concerned by Singapore Internet rules
The US said Monday it was "deeply concerned" by what it called a "new restrictive" law in Singapore for licensing online news websites.
Mon Jul 08 2013
Online websites 'blackout' in Singapore to protest the new rules
Over 130 Singaporean bloggers blacked out their homepages to protest new licencing rules for news websites they say will muzzle freedom of expression.
Thu Jun 06 2013
M'sia should follow Singapore to regulate news websites
Malaysia should emulate Singapore in implementing regulations pertaining to the imposition of licences on news websites nationwide.
Thu May 30 2013
Singaporean online community angered by new media rule
Singapore's online community reacted angrily to an announcement that news websites will have to obtain licenses.
Thu May 30 2013
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025