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Generative AI threatens voter confidence in what's real
Artificial intelligence surrounds U.S. political life, from fundraising to campaign advertising. Some lawmakers are looking to better police the use of generative content in this year’s presidential election as they say it threatens voter confidence in what is real. VOA correspondent Scott Stearns reports.
Will Israeli army intelligence chief’s resignation lead to accountability?
Major General Aharon Haliva acknowledged failure to warn of the October 7 attack.
US universities crackdown on pro-Palestine protests
University administrators crackdown on spreading pro-Palestine protests on US campuses
Five takeaways from day two of Trump’s New York hush money trial testimony
Prosecutors focus on 'catch and kill' scheme, accuse Trump of violating gag order in historic trial.
‘Attacks on UNRWA have nothing to do with neutrality,’ Lazzarini says
UNRWA head Philippe Lazzarini said that attacks on his agency are aimed at stripping Palestinians of refugee status.
Hezbollah launches deepest attack inside Israel since Gaza war began
The attack comes after Hezbollah said Israeli forces killed one of its fighters in southern Lebanon.
Sunak promises to boost UK defence spending by 2030
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak pledges to boost spending to 2.5% of GDP, putting the defence industry on a 'war footing'.
‘Fire and forget’ in Gaza
Those who survive Israel’s genocidal bombardment may not survive the sight of death and destruction it leaves behind.
‘Catch and kill’ scheme takes centre stage at Trump hush-money trial
A day after opening statements, prosecutors questions tabloid publisher over alleged effort to stifle bad press.
Russian court rejects US journalist Evan Gershkovich’s detention appeal
No date has been set yet for trial of reporter whose detention was extended in March by three months to June 30.
Children among 16 dead after asylum-seeker boat capsizes off Djibouti: UN
At least 28 others are missing after a boat carrying 77 asylum seekers sinks, according to the UN's migration agency.
Five people die in attempt to cross English Channel to the UK
Child among the dead hours after the British government approves a bill to deport some asylum seekers to Rwanda.
Photos: 200 days of Israel’s war on Gaza
Israel’s military has dropped 75,000 tonnes of explosives on the <span>Gaza Strip</span>, turning the infrastructure to rubble.
In numbers: 200 days of Israel’s war on Gaza
More than 34,000 Palestinians killed and vast swaths of the enclave is in ruins as Israel continues its assault.
Manchester United manager ten Hag furious at FA Cup win reaction
Struggling manager says making it to two finals in two years is 'magnificent' after his team blew a 3-0 lead.
UK passes bill to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda: What’s next?
Government has already chartered planes for deportations to start as early as July, but legal headaches far from over.
EU lawmakers approve ‘right to repair’ law
The European Parliament has approved rules allowing consumers to have worn-out products repaired by manufacturers.
Sunak to announce UK’s ‘largest ever’ military support package for Ukraine
The package includes missiles, armoured vehicles and funds to build swarms of new drones.
LogOn: Hologram-like experience allows people to connect
The Dutch company Holoconnects are experts in the field of holographic illusions and are now delivering life-size personal connections with a 2-meter-tall box that make it feel like the person you are talking to is physically present. Deana Mitchell has more from Austin, Texas in this week’s episode of LogOn.
Taiwan attracting Southeast Asian tech students
Taiwan is looking to Southeast Asia as a pipeline to fill its shortage of high-tech talent. The numbers of foreign students coming to the island has been growing, especially from Vietnam and Indonesia. VOA Mandarin’s Peh Hong Lim reports from Hsinchu, Taiwan. Adrianna Zhang contributed.