Facebook to ban ‘deepfakes’
Getty Images A comparison of an original and deepfake video of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Facebook has announced it will remove videos modified by artificial intelligence, known as deepfakes, from its platform. Deepfakes are computer-generated clips that are designed to look real. The social media company said in a blog that these videos distort reality […]
The Indigenous American supermodel on bringing change
Serenity Strull/ BBC/ Getty Images (Credit: Serenity Strull/ BBC/ Getty Images) “People are surprised at what I’ve said yes to”: The model, activist and emerging actor talks about her childhood, her culture – and making a difference. On a gusty night in September, model Quannah Chasinghorse joined the legendary designer Ralph Lauren on his New […]
Farmers warned to keep birds indoors as bird flu spreads across East of England
Getty Images Farmers in Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex are being asked to keep flocks indoors as wild bird infections rise The government’s chief veterinary officer said she has not ruled out another UK-wide lockdown due to “unprecedented levels” of bird flu. The country has seen it’s biggest ever outbreak in the past year with more […]
Marc Skinner: Birmingham City Women boss to exit and set to join Orlando Pride
Manager Marc Skinner is leaving Birmingham City Women and is expected to take on one of the biggest jobs in women’s club football at Orlando Pride. Before his exit, the 35-year-old will take charge of Sunday’s Women’s Super League match against Bristol City. Skinner took over at Blues in December 2016 and led them to […]
The Chilean tycoon who is wanted by the US
Getty Images Carlos Cardoen has not been able to leave his native Chile for 26 years For 26 years, Chilean business tycoon Carlos Cardoen has been unable to travel abroad for fear of arrest. Mr Cardoen is accused of illegally importing the bomb-making element zirconium from the US, which added a potent incendiary effect to […]
Moment of relief as Romania and Bulgaria join EU border-free zone
Getty Images The decision was long awaited in Bulgaria and Romania, but for truckers, the bureaucracy is not yet over Seventeen years after Romania and Bulgaria joined the European Union, they have been given the green light to become members of its border-free Schengen travel zone. The decision by fellow EU member states means that […]
The US Forest Service lookouts watching for fires
Kelsey Sims/US Forest Service Many of us struggled to adapt to home working and isolation during the coronavirus pandemic. But the few remaining fire lookouts of the US Forest Service often live and work for weeks at a time on their own, scouring the horizon for any hint of smoke from remote lookout towers. Kelsey […]
Club looks for new home to build on Lioness success
BBC East Goscote United is struggling to keep up with demand as women’s football becomes more popular A girls football club in Leicestershire is looking for a new home as it seeks to build on a surge of success inspired by England’s women’s team. East Goscote United, based near Syston, said the increase in interest […]
South Western Railway strike set to hit Royal Ascot
PA The RMT will resume strike action after suspending it in February Rail commuters on some of the country’s busiest routes are facing disruption due to a planned five-day strike over the future of train guards. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) plan to walk out on Tuesday over South Western Railway’s […]
Bernard Matthews seeks 200 new staff
BBC Bernard Matthews bigwig Andrew Sherwood: “As long as we have the people… we can do our bit to feed the nation” Poultry giant Bernard Matthews is aiming to recruit 200 new workers to deal with a 35% increase in demand for its products. The firm, with sites in Norfolk and Suffolk, says people are […]