By mid-2024 there were around 304 million international migrants and more than 700 million internal migrants worldwide, UN says
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Posted inTech
Robots pour cocktails and run marathons, but still can’t multitask
Developers are working on making humanoid robots that can multi-task, and to do that many are collecting data on humans
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Carney says U.S.-Iran deal could be a ‘game changer’Â
Mark Carney says a U.S.-Iran agreement could reshape the Middle East and improve prospects for regional stability
Posted inPolitics & Policy
G7 leaders welcome Trump ‘change’ on Ukraine
G7 leaders agreed to increase pressure on Russia as Trump signalled a tougher stance on the war in Ukraine
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Head of Canada’s top bank says U.S. trade deal too crucial to ‘cancel’
RBC CEO Dave McKay says the CUSMA remains too important for Canada, Mexico and the United States to abandon
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Canada government sued over climate inaction
Young Canadians are suing Ottawa over what they say is a lack of a credible plan to meet climate targets
Posted inHealth
Musical therapy: Classical concerts in New York for dementia patients
Data show the value of art, music and dance therapy for people with cognitive impairments
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Prediction market sponsorships spark election integrity fears
Prediction market companies paid influencers to promote information; some have spread misinformation
Posted inProfessional
World’s first gig economy treaty adopted at the ILO
The landmark agreement aims to extend labour protections and minimum standards to hundreds of millions of app-based workers worldwide.
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Israeli, Palestinian groups urge G7 support for two-state solution
Civil society leaders warn that momentum for a negotiated peace is fading as they press world powers to back urgent diplomatic action.