Author: Rachel Maddow
Rachel Maddow
Rachel Maddow is a freelance journalist based in the USA, with over 20 years of experience covering Politics, World Affairs, Business, Health, Technology, Finance, Lifestyle, and Culture. She earned her degree in Political Science and Journalism from Stanford University. Throughout her career, she has contributed to outlets such as MSNBC, The New York Times, and The Washington Post. Known for her thorough reporting and compelling storytelling, Rachel delivers accurate and timely news that keeps readers informed on both national and global developments.
Iraq launched early voting on Sunday as security forces and displaced citizens cast their ballots ahead of Tuesday’s parliamentary election. The vote will decide whether Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani earns a second term during a period of regional tension involving Israel and Iran. About 1.3 million members of the army and security services, along with 26,000 displaced people, can participate. A total of 7,744 candidates are running, mostly from parties tied to sectarian interests. The outcome will shape Iraq’s balance between Tehran and Washington while testing al-Sudani’s hold on power. Security personnel filled polling stations across the country as…
Switzerland’s banking prestige faces renewed scrutiny as UBS AG stands accused of holding dormant Nazi-era assets, once believed lost to history. Recent investigations in Vienna, Berlin, and New York have drawn the storied institution into an unfolding moral and legal storm spanning eight decades of silence. A Legacy of Shadows Returns to Light Rabbi Ephraim Meir and Viennese barrister Dr. Gerhard Podovsovnik have reopened a complex trail of accounts first deposited at Basler Handelsbank—later absorbed by UBS. Their claims, now gathering international force, build on the meticulous reporting of Eric Frey in Der Standard (read here), Riva Pomerantz in Ami…
Gamers will wait longer for Grand Theft Auto VI after Rockstar Games announced another postponement. The company now plans to release the game in November 2026. Rockstar had previously scheduled the launch for May 2026, marking this as the second delay. The official release date now stands at 19 November 2026. The studio originally planned to launch the game in autumn this year. In a statement, Rockstar asked fans for patience, saying it needs more time to refine the game and meet the level of quality players expect. Chaos, Crime, and High-Speed Thrills The game lets players explore cities without…
A new report revealed that artificial intelligence systems forget their safety rules the longer users interact with them. Cisco researchers discovered that a few simple prompts can bypass most AI safeguards, making chatbots more likely to share harmful or illegal content. The technology firm tested large language models (LLMs) from OpenAI, Mistral, Meta, Google, Alibaba, Deepseek, and Microsoft. Researchers conducted 499 conversations using “multi-turn attacks,” where users asked multiple questions to trick the models into revealing restricted information. Each dialogue contained between five and ten exchanges. The study compared single-question and multi-question results. Researchers obtained unsafe or inappropriate data in…
Australia will enforce a new law from December 10 banning children under 16 from using several major social media platforms. The government added Reddit and livestreaming site Kick to the existing list, which already includes Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Threads, TikTok, X, and YouTube. Communications Minister Anika Wells confirmed that all listed platforms must close accounts belonging to younger users. Companies that fail to take “reasonable steps” face penalties of up to 50 million Australian dollars (€28.3 million). “We’ve met with several platforms over the past month,” Wells said. “They now know there’s no excuse for failing to implement this law.…
Authorities closed Brussels Zaventem Airport on Tuesday night after reports of a drone flying over the airfield. Belgium’s public broadcaster VRT confirmed that officials suspended all flights after the first sighting around 8 p.m. local time. Air traffic briefly resumed but halted again following a second drone report. Liège Airport, which initially received diverted flights, also shut down after a separate drone incident. Skeyes, Belgium’s civil airspace authority, said flights were rerouted to Ostend-Bruges and Charleroi Brussels South. Officials continue investigating the source of the drones, which disrupted operations across multiple airports. Europe on Edge After Russian Airspace Breaches Both…
Nigeria faces rising tension after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to prepare for possible military action. Trump warned that continued killings of Christians could trigger a U.S. intervention, promising to act “fast, vicious, and sweet.” His statement shocked Nigerians and reignited debate about alleged religious persecution. Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu rejected the idea of military interference but offered to meet Trump to discuss security cooperation. He emphasized that any collaboration must respect Nigeria’s sovereignty. Earlier, Tinubu said claims of widespread Christian persecution do not reflect Nigeria’s complex religious landscape. His spokesperson Daniel Bwala suggested that Trump’s warning…
Heavy rains triggered powerful mudslides in Kenya’s western Rift Valley, destroying more than 1,000 homes. Authorities confirmed that at least 21 people died and more than 30 remain missing after the landslide struck the hilly Chesongoch area in Elgeyo Marakwet County on Saturday. The region has endured relentless downpours during Kenya’s short rain season, turning slopes unstable and deadly. The government reported that several major roads are now impassable, isolating nearby communities. Rescue Teams Battle Harsh Weather Emergency teams continued search and rescue operations through Saturday despite ongoing heavy rainfall. Disaster response agencies worked through the night, combing through piles…
A team of researchers investigated which language artificial intelligence understands best, with Polish emerging as the clear leader. Out of 26 languages tested, English ranked only sixth, according to a joint study by the University of Maryland (UMD) and Microsoft. “Our findings were both surprising and counterintuitive,” the researchers wrote. “English did not dominate across all models. It finished sixth in long-text evaluations, while Polish led overall.” The researchers evaluated how major AI systems—including OpenAI, Google Gemini, Qwen, Llama, and DeepSeek—handled identical prompts in 26 languages. Polish achieved an average accuracy rate of 88% in task completion, outperforming every other…
Strong iPhone demand lifted Apple’s revenue in the three months ending September, closing its fiscal year with record profits. The company exceeded most forecasts despite global trade tensions and its struggle to keep pace in the artificial intelligence race. Apple’s latest performance, announced Thursday, reflected high demand for the new iPhone 17 series, launched last month. “Apple proudly reports a September quarter revenue record of $102.5 billion, including records for iPhone and Services,” said CEO Tim Cook. The company earned $27.5 billion (€23.8bn), nearly doubling last year’s profit. Apple shares rose 2% in after-hours trading following the announcement. Although the…