Marchers at Tokyo Rainbow Pride proclaim “#Love Wins” in English and Japanese. Image credit: U.S. Embassy Tokyo, Flickr. Two Japanese courts ruled on 14 March 2024 that the exclusion of same-sex couples from marriage violates the constitution. Japanese law currently excludes same-sex couples from the definition of marriage. Same-sex couples can enter a partnership agreement…
The European Union prepares to implement new AI legislation. Image source: Fabrikasimf. Via Freepik. The European Union is leading the way in crafting legal regulations on artificial intelligence with what has been dubbed the “AI Act”. Once put into practice, these regulations will be the world’s first set of comprehensive AI rules having gained approval…
Whistleblower speaking out against the Boeing aerospace company has been found dead, currently under investigation. Image source: Edward Russell. Via Wikimedia Commons. Former Boeing worker John Barnett, who was a whistleblower against the aerospace company’s practices, has reportedly died of a self-inflicted gunshot. Originally from Louisiana, Barnett had been employed by Boeing for over three…
Missing people stranded by storms and flooding are found alive in the Australian Outback. Image source via Freepik. Aerial searchers have successfully located a group of missing people after three days stranded in Western Australia’s flooded outback. The group, consisting of three elderly adults and four children aged between seven and 17 years, had left…
Shrinkflation occurs in packaged foods and items, with cereal being the most common repeat offender. Source: Pexels. A recent study from Deakin University found that a number of Australian cereal boxes have decreased in size, but increased in price — a strategy known as shrinkflation. Many customers have reportedly felt packets at supermarkets feeling and…
The 96th Academy Awards ceremony closes with Oppenheimer taking home 7 awards out of 13 nominations. Source: Wikimedia Commons. The 2024 academy awards curtains have finally closed with the biggest win being granted to Oppenheimer, taking home 7 awards — nominated for 13 — including Best Picture and Best Director award. Cillian Murphy won Best…
Picture agencies have issued a “kill notice” of a photo released by Princess Kate over fears of AI manipulation. Source: Prince William, Instagram. Several picture agencies have issued a “kill notice” over the first official photo released by Kinsington Palace of Princess Kate with fears of digital manipulation. The photo shared on social media was…
New record for world’s oldest fossilized forest found in Britain by research team. Image source: PxHere A fossilised forest, dating back 390 million years, has been discovered on high sandstone cliffs along England’s coast. The fossilised trees date back to the Devonian period — 419 million to 358 million years ago — and are four…
Banksy art forgery ring found in Spain based on his temporary Dismaland exhibition. Image source: Byrion Smith. Via Wikimedia Commons. Spanish police have discovered a syndicate with an alleged focus on creating falsified Banksy art pieces to sell worldwide. According to a statement by Catalonia police forces, two individuals were arrested and two more suspected…
Sam Kerr, Australian soccer player, retains support from Chelsea and Football Australia. Image source: Katie Chan. Via Wikimedia Commons Sam Kerr’s lawyers seek to have her criminal charges dismissed on the grounds of abuse of process. Sam Kerr, professional soccer player for Chelsea, captain of the Matildas, all-time leading goal scorer, and widely considered one…