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San Francisco (United States) (AFP) – AFP asks citizens around the world for their thoughts on artificial intelligence, as the rapid rise of AI and the risks that it poses to humanity explode into national conversations. US tech leaders have broadly agreed on the need to slow the technology’s development to allow a better understanding of the risks, while US President Donald Trump and key allies are opposed to drastically curbing AI growth.

San Francisco (United States) (AFP) – AFP asks citizens around the world for their thoughts on artificial intelligence, as the rapid rise of AI and the risks that it poses to humanity explode into national conversations. US tech leaders have broadly agreed on the need to slow the technology’s development to allow a better understanding of the risks, while US President Donald Trump and key allies are opposed to drastically curbing AI growth.

Toronto (Canada) (AFP) – “Canada will continue to be the US’s most important partner,” says Prime Minister Mark Carney, addressing a meeting of top global investors in Toronto, amid escalating tensions between the North American neighbors. “These arrangements work best when we engage as true partners that respect each other’s traditions and sovereignty,” he adds, hours after US President Donald Trump imposed fresh tariffs on Canadian goods.

Toronto (Canada) (AFP) – “Canada will continue to be the US’s most important partner,” says Prime Minister Mark Carney, addressing a meeting of top global investors in Toronto, amid escalating tensions between the North American neighbors. “These arrangements work best when we engage as true partners that respect each other’s traditions and sovereignty,” he adds, hours after US President Donald Trump imposed fresh tariffs on Canadian goods.

Stockholm (AFP) – “The erosion of the rule of law in the US is having spillover effects” around the world, says Kevin Casas-Zamora, chief of the Stockholm-based International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA), as the leading thinktank releases its latest report on democratic health. Echoing the report, Casas-Zamora warns of “a global explosion of what I would call election denialism,” and points to “the current president of the United States” as a major catalyst in the phenomenon.

Stockholm (AFP) – “The erosion of the rule of law in the US is having spillover effects” around the world, says Kevin Casas-Zamora, chief of the Stockholm-based International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA), as the leading thinktank releases its latest report on democratic health. Echoing the report, Casas-Zamora warns of “a global explosion of what I would call election denialism,” and points to “the current president of the United States” as a major catalyst in the phenomenon.

Beijing (AFP) – China urges the United States to “stop preparing for war in outer space,” after the US Space Force confirmed it has deployed weapons into orbit for the first time. In a statement, the US Space Force said the equipment deployed could defend “against hostile adversary actions,” without providing specifics on the weapons. Beijing opposes “the weaponisation of outer space,” says foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun.

Beijing (AFP) – China urges the United States to “stop preparing for war in outer space,” after the US Space Force confirmed it has deployed weapons into orbit for the first time. In a statement, the US Space Force said the equipment deployed could defend “against hostile adversary actions,” without providing specifics on the weapons. Beijing opposes “the weaponisation of outer space,” says foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun.

Kinshasa (AFP) – Clad in blue overalls and yellow boots, former gang members have been drafted in as street-sweepers in Kinshasa, the sprawling capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The “kuluna” — or youth gang — members are working as part of the paramilitary National Service, which was enlisted in cleaning operations by President Felix Tshisekedi in May. Their presence, while welcomed by many residents, has also sparked concerns among observers who see risks in the increased presence of paramilitary-aligned personnel on the streets ahead of planned political protests.

Kinshasa (AFP) – Clad in blue overalls and yellow boots, former gang members have been drafted in as street-sweepers in Kinshasa, the sprawling capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The “kuluna” — or youth gang — members are working as part of the paramilitary National Service, which was enlisted in cleaning operations by President Felix Tshisekedi in May. Their presence, while welcomed by many residents, has also sparked concerns among observers who see risks in the increased presence of paramilitary-aligned personnel on the streets ahead of planned political protests.

Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – Quirky horror series “Widow’s Bay” cleans up at the Emmys, setting a new record for the most awards won by a comedy in a single year, as gritty hospital show “The Pitt” takes home best drama again.

Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – Quirky horror series “Widow’s Bay” cleans up at the Emmys, setting a new record for the most awards won by a comedy in a single year, as gritty hospital show “The Pitt” takes home best drama again.