‘We’re not trying to be philanthropists’: Australian couple who donated more than $100 million to charity say it’s not a big deal | World News

Australian couple Quentin and Kylie Birt have donated more than A$100 million to charitable causes in the past two years, including a recent A$40 million contribution to FightMND. Despite becoming some of Australia’s biggest private donors, the Brisbane-based couple insist they are not trying to build a reputation as philanthropists. Quentin Birt, who made his…

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UK teenager accused of murdering 9-year-old girl claims she ‘walked into the knife’ during playfighting | World News

A 16-year-old boy accused of fatally stabbing nine-year-old Aria Thorpe claimed the fatal injury occurred during what he described as “playfighting”, BBC reported. The teenager denies murder and manslaughter charges over Aria’s death at a house in Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, on December 15 last year.Prosecutor Ray Tully KC told Bristol Crown Court that the defendant…

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Kuwait launches 15-year residency scheme for foreign investors with KD5m minimum investment | World News

Foreign investors eligible for new 15-year residency permit in Kuwait Foreign investors looking to build long-term businesses in Kuwait could soon have a much stronger reason to stay.In a major policy shift aimed at attracting global capital, Kuwait has unveiled a new residency programme that will allow eligible foreign investors, business owners and senior executives…

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28,800 bath toys accidentally fell into the Pacific Ocean, and their journey revealed the secrets of ocean currents |

A cargo ship crossing the North Pacific encountered a powerful storm that swept several shipping containers into the ocean. One of those containers carried 28,800 plastic bath toys consisting of yellow ducks, blue turtles, red beavers, and green frogs. What appeared to be a routine shipping accident soon turned into one of the most unusual…

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France bets big on AI: Macron govt invests over $750 million to build chatbot for state services

The French government will invest €655 million ($758.29 million) in artificial intelligence and introduce a single chatbot system across public services, Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on Tuesday, according to a Reuters report.The initiative is aimed at expanding the use of AI in government operations, with Lecornu positioning the move as part of France’s effort…

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