UN rights chief: AI must be based on inclusivity, accountability and global standards

UN rights chief: AI must be based on inclusivity, accountability and global standards

Speaking at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, Mr. Türk told UN News that the technology must be governed through a human rights framework that ensures transparency, accountability and inclusion. This interview has been edited for clarity and length. Volker Türk: Artificial intelligence is a technological tool and it needs to be developed on the basis…

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Fears of ethnic cleansing in Gaza and the West Bank: UN rights report

Fears of ethnic cleansing in Gaza and the West Bank: UN rights report

The report covers the period from 1 November 2024 to 31 October 2025 and is based on monitoring conducted by OHCHR and information from governmental sources, other UN entities and non-governmental organizations.   “Intensified attacks, the methodical destruction of entire neighbourhoods and the denial of humanitarian assistance appeared to aim at a permanent demographic shift in Gaza,” it said.   “This, together with forcible transfers, which appear to…

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Danielle Smith promises Alberta referendum over immigration, Constitution changes

Danielle Smith promises Alberta referendum over immigration, Constitution changes

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says out-of-control immigration levels are overwhelming the province’s core social services and has announced a referendum will take place nine months from now, asking residents to weigh in on nine questions addressing both that and possible changes to Canada’s Constitution. (Scroll down to see the questions) In a televised speech Thursday…

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Snowmobiler dies after being caught in avalanche near Fernie, B.C.

Snowmobiler dies after being caught in avalanche near Fernie, B.C.

A man has died after being caught in an avalanche near Fernie, B.C. Elk Valley RCMP confirmed in a release that on Feb. 17, there was an emergency device activation in a remote location in the Morrissey area. Police said that the initial information suggested that a man who had been snowmobiling in the area…

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Trump warns of ‘bad things’ if Iran doesn’t make a deal – National

Trump warns of ‘bad things’ if Iran doesn’t make a deal – National

Iran held annual military drills with Russia on Thursday as a second American aircraft carrier drew closer to the Middle East, with both the United States and Iran signaling they are prepared for war if talks on Tehran’s nuclear program fizzle out. President Donald Trump has said he hopes to reach a deal with Iran, but the talks…

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Canadians say U.S. no longer an ally, is bigger threat than Russia: poll – National

Canadians say U.S. no longer an ally, is bigger threat than Russia: poll – National

A plurality of Canadians no longer view the United States as an ally, a new poll suggests, while nearly half now view the United States as a bigger threat to world peace than Russia. The Politico poll released Thursday is the latest sign of tattered relations between the two countries in the wake of U.S….

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Trump repeats claim he ended conflict between India and Pakistan; said he threatened 200% tariffs on countries

Trump repeats claim he ended conflict between India and Pakistan; said he threatened 200% tariffs on countries

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday (February 19, 2026) said he had threatened to put 200% tariffs on India and Pakistan if they didn’t stop the fighting last summer, reiterating the claim that he stopped the war between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. Mr. Trump repeated the claim that he stopped eight wars within the first…

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What sparked the “Larry Wheels Files”? Inside the Greg Doucette and Jon Bravo controversy

What sparked the “Larry Wheels Files”? Inside the Greg Doucette and Jon Bravo controversy

Larry Wheels (Image Via Getty) The fitness world was shaken on February 17, 2026, when Canadian YouTuber Greg Doucette released a video titled “Larry Wheels Just Ended His Career.” In that video, Greg made serious claims against American powerlifter Larry Wheels. He accused Larry of sending private messages that showed unusual relationship behavior and of…

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King Charles’ brother Andrew arrested on suspicion of misconduct

King Charles’ brother Andrew arrested on suspicion of misconduct

FILE PHOTO: Britain’s Prince Andrew leaves Westminster Abbey following the coronation ceremony of Britain’s King Charles and Queen Camilla, in London, Britain May 6, 2023. Toby Melville | Reuters U.K. police on Thursday arrested King Charles III’s brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, on suspicion of misconduct in public office, with the monarch expressing his “deepest concern” over…

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Bill Gates cancels India AI summit speech

Bill Gates cancels India AI summit speech

Bill Gates speaks during the Gates Foundation’s first global Goalkeepers event in the Nordics, which is being held in Stockholm, Sweden, Jan. 22, 2026. TT News Agency | Stefan Jerrevang | Via Reuters Bill Gates has become a source of controversy at this week’s high-profile India AI Impact Summit, as speculation around his planned keynote…

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