Newsletter Dec 26, 2023

King Charles Evokes Environmentalism, Peace In Christmas Message

King Charles III has evoked environmentalism and the need for peace around the world in the second Christmas Day message of his reign -- and his first since being formally crowned monarch in May.

Gaza War Makes For Sombre Christmas In The Holy Land

Sadness over the war in Gaza subdued the holiday cheer in Bethlehem on Christmas Eve, when the biblical town would usually be decked out in festive finery.

Eight Civilians Killed In Turkish Strikes On Syria: Monitor, Media

Turkish air strikes killed eight civilians in Syria's Kurdish-held northeast Monday, a war monitor and local media said, as Ankara launched operations in Iraq and Syria following deadly attacks on its soldiers.

Kremlin Critic Navalny Moved To Arctic Penal Colony: Allies

Jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been moved to a penal colony in the Arctic, allies said on Monday after over two weeks during which his whereabouts were unknown.

Sam Altman Drops Truth Bombs, Shares Game-Changing Insights On Life, Business

OpenAI's Sam Altman suggests companies should spend time recruiting and not hesitate to recruit high-potential people.

Microsoft Is Betting Big On Generative AI's Ability To Revolutionise Video Games

Microsoft and Inworld AI are teaming up to create a tech that will allow NPCs to learn from interactions, adapt to player behaviour and more.

TikTok Now Wants Creators To Post Longer Videos To Get Paid

TikTok is reportedly testing the ability to upload fifteen-minute videos after shutting down the Creator Fund in several countries.

Japan Moon Lander Enters Lunar Orbit

Japan's SLIM space probe entered the Moon's orbit on Monday in a major step towards the country's first successful lunar landing, expected next month.

UK Records Hottest Christmas Eve In Decades

Temperatures in Heathrow, west London, and Cippenham in Slough hit 15.3C on Sunday.