Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest drops by 50% in 2023, the lowest in five years.

Hikers in Germany reported as illegal migrants, sparking debate on treatment of minorities.

Apple settles a lawsuit for $95 million over alleged eavesdropping via Siri, avoiding trial risks.

US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet in the San Francisco Bay area next week, with the goal of managing competition and preventing conflict between the two countries.

Chinese electric car maker BYD is emerging as a strong competitor to Tesla, with its shares jumping after it announced expected third-quarter profits to more than double compared to last year.

The Met Office warns of escalating extreme weather events in the UK due to climate change.

Parcel delivery firm DPD disabled part of its online chatbot after it swore at a customer, highlighting the potential pitfalls of using large language models in chatbots.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang expresses confidence in AI safety and highlights collaboration with Singapore government.

Rare albino Omura’s whale sighted off the coast of Phuket, sparking a search for more.

The FSA warns of peanut contamination in mustard products, urging caution and thorough label-checking.

The Dendrobium orchid, known as the God Flower, is disappearing in Taiwan due to climate change, leaving the indigenous Tsou people worried about their traditions.

Plane gets stuck under a bridge in India, local truck drivers help free it.

UK property expert Rob Dix has created a digital clone of himself using AI software to answer questions and take on some of his workload, joining a growing trend of individuals using AI clones to scale their availability and provide instant responses to followers or clients.

Berkeley Yeast modifies yeast for beer flavors, while Carlsberg focuses on traditional breeding methods.

Starting your fitness journey in December or late autumn can be more effective and less intimidating than waiting until January, as the slower pace of the season and less crowded gyms can provide a more comfortable environment to build healthy habits and confidence.