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Israel's Ben-Gvir shares AI videos mocking Gazans as 'donkeys' and sending them to Paris

Israel's far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is using AI-generated videos to mock Palestinians and push political messages ahead of the Israeli general election, including videos magically transporting Gazans to Paris or calling them "donkeys" for choosing to stay. One video has sparked an online spat with France. Artificial intelligence is playing…

France 24 · Oct 22

Kremlin says meeting between Putin and Zelensky at Miami G20 'impossible'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he was willing to meet Russian leader Vladimir Putin at the G20 summit in Miami for talks on ending the war. However, the Kremlin immediately ruled it out, saying it was "impossible" and that a meeting would only take place in Russian capital Moscow.

France 24 · Sep 12

World Cup sparks wave of racist misinformation online

False claims and AI-generated videos with racist overtones have circulated during the FIFA World Cup alongside genuine incidents of racism and xenophobia.

Euronews · Jul 9

Russia names German broadcaster Deutsche Welle as 'undesirable organisation'

Deutsche Welle's director general said the move by Moscow was another sign that the Kremlin "wants to quash any freedom of opinion in the country."

Euronews · Dec 16, 2025

Volkswagen Boss Criticizes Pop-Out Door Handles: 'Terrible to Operate'

Volkswagen has taken a lot of flak in recent years for changing things that should’ve been left alone. Examples include cramming most functions into a supersized screen or turning the climate and audio volume controls into touch sliders, which initially weren’t even illuminated. Wolfsburg has heard the criticism and promises…

Motor1 · Sep 12, 2025

Trump Demands Swift Action As Israeli Strike Claims General Hossein Salami

Donald Trump praised the Israeli assault, calling it "excellent." He added, "We gave them a chance, and they didn't take it.''

International Business Times · Jun 13, 2025

Germany and US have long been allies - that could change with Trump

Less than 24 hours after Donald Trump was elected president of the United States in November 2024, the German state-owned news service Deutsche Welle published an article with the headline “Trump’s election victory is a nightmare for Germany.”

The Conversation · Jan 9, 2025

As Gaza war rages, Deutsche Welle insiders accuse outlet of pro-Israel bias

Journalists at the German media network say newsroom leaders instil fear and dehumanise Palestinian suffering.

Al Jazeera · Dec 19, 2024

Some analysts believe Intel won't build out its German fab due to financial woes: Report

There is a 50% chance that Intel is not going build its fab in Germany after it put it on pause for two years.

Tom’s Hardware · Sep 20, 2024

Global media tell only part of Africa’s story – new report shows which outlets perform best and worst

Media coverage of Africa has always been dominated by narratives of disease, poverty, conflict and political instability. These portrayals, rooted in colonial histories, continue to shape global perceptions and policy decisions.

The Conversation · Sep 11, 2024