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What are the possible effects of the fighting in Yemen on the lives of people in the region and the world?
The Houthis, an Iran-backed militia, appear to be trying to gain control of a port city near the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a key choke point for global trade
What should we consider when thinking about the risks and benefits of AI for our society?
GENEVA, Sept 7 (Reuters) - U.N. rights chief Volker Turk warned on Monday that artificial intelligence could become powerful enough to threaten humanity, and said he would urge companies in the coming days to reduce the risks. “I share the concerns of industry insiders that advanced AI could pose an existential risk to humanity,” Volker Turk told the U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva in a sweeping speech ahead of the start of his second term next month
How can communities better prepare for and respond to outbreaks like Ebola?
Infection rates are high, adding to concern that authorities are struggling to get to grips with the disease
How might raising petrol prices in Iran affect everyday life and the economy for its citizens?
What impact do far-right political wins have on democracy and society in Europe?
The populist, far-right, anti-immigration AfD won the vote in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt
How can we address the ongoing violence in Yemen to protect civilians and promote peace?
Fighting between Yemeni government forces and Iran-backed Houthi rebels in southwest Yemen killed more than 140 combatants between midday Saturday and early Sunday morning, military sources said. Two military officials with the Saudi-backed government forces told AFP that 84 of their troops were killed, mostly in missile attacks, while four Houthi military sources said 57 rebel fighters were killed in the same period
What are the different views on the idea of asking for reparations for slavery, and how could it affect our communities?
The King will be asked to refer three questions to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council
How can schools better prepare for emergencies to keep students safe during natural disasters?
Rajendra Dawadi leapt into action after receiving warnings over waters heading towards his school
How should we respond to changes in smuggling methods for crossing the sea?
Once-rival criminal groups are being forced to work together because of a shortage of small boats, a BBC investigation has found
What are the implications of law enforcement practices on community safety and trust in light of recent incidents involving ICE?
The fatal shooting of a 37-year-old woman sparked sharply conflicting accounts from local, state and federal officials