Scientists Geoffrey Hinton from the University of Toronto and John Hopfield of Princeton University won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics for discoveries and inventions that enable machine learning within artificial neural networks, the award-giving body said on Tuesday.

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Ofwat has said that water companies will have to pay a £157.6million penalty after missing key targets on reducing pollution, leaks and supply interruptions.

Ruling could have serious consequences for German prosecutors who want to pin Madeleine's disappearance on him but fear he could flee the country upon his release from jail

The ex-presenter slammed the trio on Channel 5 's Castaway but did not name them during his three-part TV comeback.

Nearly the entirety of Florida's west coast is under a hurricane warning today as the storm and its 180mph winds creep towards the state, sucking energy from the Gulf of Mexico 's warm water.

The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded to two scientists for developing the methods that are the foundations for today's powerful AI.

A Mustafa employee was injured after one of the department store's glass windows shattered early Tuesday (Oct 8) morning as a result of the suspected gas explosion along Syed Alwi Road.  The incident took place at about 1.30am, and caused the partial collapse of the two shophouses in Little India. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said in a Facebook update on Tuesday that preliminary findings indicate a likely build-up of flammable gas within 84 Syed Alwi Road (a restaurant) led to the blast and partial collapse of both units. Building Construction Authority (BCA) has also served a Dangerous Building Order and Closure Order to the respective owners of the two shophouse units to close off the buildings. 

Rarik must replace over 100 electricity meters damaged in last week's widespread power outages.

[RFI] After decades of legal battles, Britain has agreed to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, a former colony. The remote Indian Ocean archipelago will continue to host a US military base, but Chagossians exiled to make way for the base in the 1960s and 70s are questioning whether the deal can truly rectify past wrongs.

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[allAfrica] Lima, Peru -- Africa is contributing to groundbreaking data from the PURPOSE 2 study, which explores twice-yearly lenacapavir for HIV prevention. This study, with participants from South Africa and Uganda , is one of the scientific highlights showcased at the 5th HIV Research for Prevention Conference, better known as HIVR4P 2024, in Lima, Peru.

Addis Ababa (HOL) - The Ethiopian government has begun evacuating its nationals from Lebanon as Israeli airstrikes and ground operations continue in southern Lebanon.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali Cabinet of Ministers has approved a $1.3 billion budget for the 2025 fiscal year following an emergency meeting chaired by Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Tuesday.

The Election Commission of India has firmly rejected Congress's allegations of delays in updating Haryana Assembly election results on its website. Congress's Jairam Ramesh claimed the delay fosters misleading narratives; however, the ECI assured adherence to proper procedures. Trends show BJP leading in Haryana, while the Congress-NC alliance leads in Jammu and Kashmir.

«We should wait for the final results to come. Only after that we can say something. As of now, I am really happy that NC has got victory and we are thankful to the voters. People have supported us more than we expected. It will now be our efforts to prove that we are worth these votes,» Abdullah said.

Senior faculty at RG Kar Medical College have submitted mass resignations to support junior doctors protesting the rape and murder of a trainee. Despite government appeals, the junior doctors remain firm in their demands for justice, security, and administrative accountability, including the removal of the Health Secretary and establishment of student council elections.

BJP's Shagun Parihar won the Kishtwar seat in Jammu and Kashmir by 521 votes, defeating Sajjad Ahmed Kichloo of the National Conference. Parihar aimed to unify the region's communities impacted by terrorism. BJP's decision to nominate Shagun Parihar as their candidate was a strategic move to garner support from the district's diverse religious demographics.

BJP's Shehzad Poonawalla criticises Congress for shifting from celebrating Haryana election victory to questioning the Election Commission's credibility over voter data discrepancies. Congress leaders Pawan Khera and Jairam Ramesh allege inconsistent vote counts and data reporting delays, suggesting attempts to influence local administration.

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SINGAPORE — Emergency hotlines operated by the police and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) were among public service hotlines that were disrupted on Oct 8 due to an issue with Singtel's landline phone service which affected thousands of users. Other public hotlines, including those operated by KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Changi General Hospital, and SimplyGo, also said on Facebook that their hotlines were disrupted. There were more than 2,500 reports as at 3.10pm on service outage website Downdetector. About 80 per cent of the reports cited issues with landline phones. Several netizens commented in Singtel's latest Facebook post that their office landlines were down. The SCDF and police are aware that the public are experiencing difficulties calling 995 and 999, said a statement by the defence force on its Facebook page at 4.22pm. «The safety and well-being of the public is our top priority. We will provide updates as soon as more information becomes available,» said the force.

SINGAPORE — South Korea and Singapore have agreed to embark on a strategic partnership next year, marking the 50th anniversary of their establishment of diplomatic relations, the city state's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said on Tuesday (Oct 8). The two nations signed an extradition treaty and will look to deepen co-operation in fields such as artificial intelligence, defence and climate change, as well as upgrade their free trade pact. «The upgrade is not just a change in name; it also means more substantial co-operation,» Wong told a joint press conference with South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol, who is on a state visit. Both countries have many attributes in common, Wong added. «We were both 'Asian Tigers' that successfully transformed our economies,» he said.

In the final weeks of his presidential campaign, Trump is seeking a political edge against Vice President Kamala Harris by tying her to what he portrays, using misleading information, as a failed response to the destructive storm.

En match comptant pour les éliminatoires de la Coupe d'Afrique des Nations Total Énergies Maroc 2025, le groupe convoqué par Thierry Mouyouma est déjà dans le Haut-Ogooué. Seuls manquent à l'appel Pierre-Emerick Aubaméyang, Orphée Mbina et Alex Moucketou, qui doivent arriver ce mardi 8 octobre dans la journée. Thierry Mouyouma, son staff et le reste du groupe sont bien arrivés à l'aéroport international de Mvengué. Les Panthères du Gabon qui sont actuellement deuxième de leur poule, à (...) - FOOTBALL / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

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In a bold move that has raised eyebrows across Malawi, President Lazarus Chakwera met with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva to discuss strategies aimed at boosting economic growth. But as discussions unfold, many are left wondering: will this be the lifeline Malawi desperately needs, or merely a prelude to further austerity measures that could deepen […] The post Malawi’s debt crisis: Will IMF’s promises deliver real change or just more austerity? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Puma Energy Malawi has taken a bold step in securing the future of Malawi’s aviation sector by pledging K90 million in partnership with the Phantom Aviation Association. This collaboration aims to foster the next generation of aviation professionals and support the growth of the country’s aviation industry. In addition to this significant financial commitment, Puma […] The post Puma Energy fuels Malawi’s aviation aspirations with K90m boost appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In progressive show of cultural tolerance, Mulhako Wa Alhomwe, one of the country’s oldest cultural group, on Sunday honored Dr. Paul Gadama for his outstanding contributions towards its organized events. Interestingly, Kasungu-based Gadama serves as a senior advisor to the Chewa King Gawaundi. Patron of the group who is also a former head of state, […] The post Senior Advisor to Chewa King Gawa Undi, Paul Gadama, honoured by Mulhako Wa Alhomwe appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Earlier, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said that Moscow has invited 36 foreign leaders to the summit, 18 of whom have already confirmed their attendance

On the morning of October 6, the group of climbers left the camp to climb, and after that contact with them was lost

All the work was carried out in compliance with the construction schedule and large-size equipment and weapons systems were mounted on the ship

«Nonetheless, there is a rising call inside Israel, echoed by some in the United States, to seize the moment — to set back, for years, or more» the Iranian nuclear program, the article reads

The statement notes that Suhail Hussein Husseini was responsible for the arms supply from Iran, as well as its distribution among Hezbollah units