VLC media player, the popular open-source software developed by nonprofit VideoLAN, has topped 6 billion downloads worldwide and teased an AI-powered subtitle system. The new feature automatically generates real-time subtitles — which can then also be translated in many languages — for any video using open-source AI models that run locally on users’ devices, eliminating … Read more
The pre-quarter final stage of the Vijay Hazare Trophy commenced with two stellar fixtures today. While Haryana faced a determined Bengal side in the 1st preliminary quarter-final, Rajasthan were up against Tamil Nadu in the second match. Amidst raining runs in both the matches, a standout performance came from the spin sensation Varun Chakaravarthy who … Read more
Across China’s west, the party is placing children in boarding schools in a drive to assimilate a generation of Tibetans into the national mainstream and mold them into citizens loyal to the Communist Party. Tibetan rights activists, as well as experts working for the United Nations, have said that the party is systematically separating Tibetan … Read more
ZURICH, Jan. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WeRide Inc. (NASDAQ: WRD), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, today announced deployment of its Robobus autonomous shuttle service at Zurich Airport in partnership with Flughafen (VIE:) Zürich AG and Swiss Transit Lab (STL), marking a significant milestone in bringing autonomous mobility solutions to a major European … Read more
Lebanon’s army chief Joseph Aoun failed to garner the two-thirds majority to become president in the first round of a parliamentary vote for the much-needed head of state. FRANCE 24’s correspondent Rawad Tahar tells us more.
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Shares in Greggs slumped by as much as 10 per cent on Thursday as the UK baker blamed weak consumer confidence for a slowdown in quarterly sales and warned of rising Budget-related costs. The food-to-go … Read more
Today’s top CDs earn up to 4.65% APY. Your APY is fixed when you open a CD. Opening one of these CDs now can protect your earnings from anticipated rate drops. If you’ve been thinking of opening a certificate of deposit, now’s the time to do it. CD rates are still attractive, but they’re on … Read more
Aaron Phyphers and Denise Richards. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for A+E Networks) Denise Richards’ husband, Aaron Phypers, is being sued for alleged fraud and breach of oral contract. Rupert Perry filed a lawsuit on November 13 that accused Phypers, 52, of violating a verbal agreement concerning treatment at his wellness center, Quantum 360, in … Read more
Eintracht Frankfurt have been informed that Manchester City now want to sign Omar Marmoush immediately. The German club are demanding around £67m (€80m) for the 25-year-old. There is no release clause for the forward and offers significantly below that are expected to be rejected by the Bundesliga club, who are third in the German top flight. City and Marmoush’s camp … Read more
Ukrainian forces launched a new surprise offensive inside Russia, expanding their salient in Kursk towards the north and east, as Kyiv’s counterinvasion passed its five-month mark this week. Geolocated footage showed Ukrainian forces moving from their base in Sudzha towards Berdin, capturing fields and entering the settlement on Sunday. By Monday, Ukrainian forces had also … Read more