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Concerns mount over artificial intelligence as Silicon Valley sees AI boom

Tuesday, October 20 saw protests in more than 50 US cities against the rise of artificial intelligence. Demonstrators are calling for a moratorium on AI development, and the sentiment is shared by many: according to a recent study, 71 percent of Americans believe AI will lead to job losses. In the heart of Silicon Valley, record investment is now on a collision course with public fear and uncertainty. FRANCE 24's Pierrick Leurent and Valérie Defert report, with Wassim Cornet.

21 Oct 2026, 15:08 UTC

World

Wildfire kills 4 firefighters in Indonesia's Mount Bromo national park

The latest victims of Indonesia's wildfires were trapped by thick smoke and fast-spreading flames, authorities said. Meanwhile, the toxic haze from the fires has spread to Indonesia's neighbors.

16 Oct 2026, 08:13 UTC

Science

Historic cannons airlifted for restoration

Cannons are lifted from St Michael's Mount by helicopter so they can be taken away for restoration.

15 Oct 2026, 09:33 UTC

World

Tensions mount as South Korea demands apology from North over mine blast

North Korea has this Wednesday rejected accusations that it planted the mines that injured three South Korean soldiers in the DMZ on September 21. In a statement, Kim Jo Jong, Kim Jong Un's powerful sister, threatened retaliation against the south if there is any escalation.

30 Sept 2026, 09:54 UTC

World

Sicily: Mount Etna ash disrupts Catania flights again

A thick ash cloud from Mount Etna has been disrupting flights to Catania in Sicily for several days. Italy and Europe's most active volcano, Etna has impacted air travel several times this summer.

28 Sept 2026, 15:15 UTC

Science

One Mount Etna eruption took weeks. Another happened in hours

Mount Etna’s ancient eruptions followed radically different paths, with some magma lingering near the surface for weeks while other magma raced upward from nearly 30 kilometers deep in just hours. Scientists traced the difference to volcanic gases such as carbon dioxide and water, offering a powerful new way to understand and potentially anticipate explosive eruptions.

18 Sept 2026, 13:06 UTC