Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, stated there will be no social unrest following twin earthquakes that killed over 3,300 people and left thousands missing. The disaster, one of Latin America's worst, caused widespread destruction, leaving over 17,000 homeless and an estimated $6.7 billion in damages.
Venezuela's interim president defended the nation's emergency response to twin earthquakes that killed over 3,000, amid public anger over perceived inadequate aid. Thousands of officials and rescue teams were deployed, but morgues are overflowing, leading to fears of mass graves.
Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, stated the country will not experience social unrest despite the devastating earthquakes that killed over 3,000 people and left thousands missing. She highlighted social solidarity amidst public anger over the government's response.
Hong Kong's Security Chief Chris Tang revealed that arrested protesters from the 2019 unrest may have their cases reviewed if they show remorse and national identity. Investigations continue for over 7,000 uncharged individuals.
UK political leader resigns after less than two years, marking high political turnover. Failures to address living standards, national debt, and illegal immigration have fueled public anger and deep divisions. Historian warns of bleak outlook if successor also fails.
UK ministers are proposing new rules to give established broadcasters like the BBC, ITV, and Channel 4 greater prominence on platforms like YouTube and TikTok, citing concerns over online misinformation and its threat to democracy. The government is considering legislation if tech companies do not cooperate.
Replika CEO Eugenia Kuyda believes fears of AI-driven job elimination are "justified" and could lead to widespread protests. She notes junior roles are already disappearing, making startups hesitant to hire inexperienced workers.
Mexico boosts security in Zócalo plaza for World Cup fan festival despite widespread protests over social issues, with up to 100,000 fans expected amid a city in lockdown.
John Tse Chun-chung, a former Hong Kong policeman turned public relations adviser, is set to become the new director of the Information Services Department. Tse, 49, who joined the police force in 1999 and became a well-known face during the 2019 social unrest leading daily press conferences, has served as the government's information coordinator since 2024. The appointment marks the first time the government has openly recruited for the director of information services position, with a monthly salary of HK$287,990 to HK$296,535.
John Tse Chun-chung, a former police officer and current government information coordinator, is set to be appointed as the director of Hong Kong's Information Services Department following an open recruitment process.
Hong Kong’s Security Bureau has defended its decision to appoint singer Hins Cheung as a mentor in a “rehabilitation project” for youngsters arrested during the 2019 protests, saying it welcomes individuals from all backgrounds to share positive life experiences following criticism from internet users in mainland China. The project, which has been running for two years, aims to support the rehabilitation of about 7,000 people arrested during the social unrest but not prosecuted. “[Activities]...
Nobel Prize-winning economist Daron Acemoglu has challenged Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's prediction that AI could eliminate half of entry-level office jobs, arguing that technologists underestimate the complexity of white-collar work. Meta's former AI chief Yann LeCun backed Acemoglu, stating Amodei "knows absolutely nothing" about technological revolutions' labor market effects and urging people to listen to economists instead of AI executives.
