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3 Mar
Odysseus remained "in excellent health" as it continued to orbit the moon, about 239,000 miles (384,000 kilometers) from Earth, transmitting flight data and lunar images to Intuitive Machines' mission control center in Houston, the company said Wednesday.
24 Feb
Doctors in the U.S. are struggling to contend with burnout, staffing shortages and overwhelming administrative workloads, according to a new survey. Despite these challenges, 83% of doctors in the survey said they believe AI could eventually help. More than 1,000 doctors were surveyed between Oct. 23 and Nov. 8 in the study, commissioned by Athenahealth.
23 Feb
One of the standout features of TikTok's algorithm is its emphasis on content relevance over creator popularity. This means that even if you're new to TikTok, your content can still get significant visibility if it resonates with users.
21 Feb
A veteran satellite is to make an uncontrolled descent to Earth this week after almost three decades in orbit. But the European Space Agency says debris from the ERS-2 is highly unlikely to hit anyone.
21 Feb
The Digital Services Act sets out effective means for all actors in the online ecosystem to counter illegal content, but also illegal goods and services: Users are empowered to report illegal content in an easy and effective way.
20 Feb
Seaweed grown at a large scale could help reduce up to 2.6 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions per year and is super low maintenance. They also help to reduce ocean acidification that is caused by increased CO2 in the atmosphere and decreases the pH of the ocean.
18 Feb
As people continue to turn to artificial intelligence for romance, new research suggests that almost every romantic AI companion disregards your privacy, and could be selling your data. We take a closer look in this edition of Tech 24.
18 Feb
Japan's space agency, JAXA, successfully launched its next-generation H3 rocket into orbit after facing some initial setbacks.
17 Feb
The United States took a major step towards returning to the Moon on Thursday when the first private lunar lander took off from Florida. SpaceX, the American company founded by Elon Musk, successfully launched its Falcon 9 rocket carrying the lander, nicknamed Odysseus, from Cape Canaveral.
16 Feb
White House official John Kirby said the capability is concerning but has not been deployed yet. The statement came after a vague warning from the Republican head of the House Intelligence Committee.
10 Feb
Jakarta (AFP) – On a typical workday, Vinanda Febriani starts her morning in Indonesia scrolling on her phone. But her goal is slightly different than most Gen Zers -- she is scanning for disinformation posts.
7 Feb
Fake ads and TV news interviews are going viral on social media, used as advertisements promoting apps and games to get rich quick. The faces of several celebrities like Ed Sheeran, Kylian Mbappé and news presenters from around the world are being distorted by AI deepfakes – including our own here at FRANCE 24. Vedika Bahl takes a deeper dive into these invented interviews in this edition of Truth or Fake.

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2 hours ago
The central Mexican city of Celaya has become the scene of a brutal turf war between rival drug cartels. These criminal groups have taken advantage of its strategic position at the crossroads for transporting drugs into the United States. Kidnappings, shootouts with police and drive-by killings now occur on an almost daily basis in broad daylight. Nearly 500 people were killed in Celaya last year. The city's police officers (pictured) risk their lives every day and are forced to travel in armoured vehicles. Our France 2 colleagues report, with FRANCE 24's Lauren Bain.
2 hours ago
We look at the US papers, who react to Ukraine being granted a $61 billion aid package. Also, five migrants die attempting to cross the Channel, just hours after the controversial Rwanda asylum bill is passed by the UK parliament.
2 hours ago
With the rate of insurgency in Borno State, many lives and families have been severely affected, with thousands being displaced and forced to live in internally displaced camps (IDP). A mother, who has lost neighbors, family, friends, and loved ones still in captivity, shares her heartbreaking experience of living in constant fear. She calls on the government to provide more basic amenities to help her and others in the IDP camp in Chabbol village, Borno state.
3 hours ago
German teenagers and young adults find themselves increasingly unsatisfied and likely to vote for the far right, according to a survey. Fears about prosperity are highlighted as a possible cause.
6 hours ago
Will it be enough to dissipate doubt over Ukraine's ability to hold out in a war of attrition with Russia? After months of delay, the US House of Representatives has finally approved a $60 billion military aid package for Kyiv.
6 hours ago
A school in the Nigerian administrative capital city of Abuja offers teaching to students at a 100 Naira ($0.86) per day. It enables poor parents and daily income earners to send their children to get secondary school education.