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Australia's Liberal-National Coalition Reunites After Brief Split

Australia’s conservative partnership — the Liberal-National coalition — has formally reconciled after a week-long breakup. The two parties, which have worked together for decades, reconciled after a decadelong period of estrangement prompted by internal policy disputes.

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US Suspends Student Visas and Plans Stricter Vetting

The U.S. government, amid President Donald Trump’s administration, has directed embassies around the world to stop issuing new student visa appointments. In a cable sent to diplomatic missions, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the suspension would be in place “until further notice is provided in coming weeks. It’s part of a broader effort to expand social media vetting for international students and visitors.

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Barcelona to Build Selfie Zone Near Sagrada Familia

Barcelona – a city of culture, sunshine and impressive architecture – is becoming a victim of its own success, with residents complaining that they are living in a tourist theme park. With about 32 million visitors arriving each year, locals say daily life is being disrupted, particularly in the high traffic zones, such as around the Sagrada Familia. Streets are covered with tourists, blocking roads, and pushing for the right photo at the expense of residents just trying to get around.The sidewalks near Gaudi Square and Carrer de la Marina are especially chaotic, with visitors often spilling into the street to take photos of the iconic basilica. This has led to concerns about safety, access and quality of life for the people who reside in the vicinity.

Przez Oskar Malec | 27,May,2025

Google’s AI Tool Alters Images, Sparks Ethical Concerns

Google has launched an AI-guided shopping feature that allows users to see how they would look in clothes using just a photograph. Unveiled last week during its software event, the tool leverages generative AI to layer clothing automatically over images of users. However early use has shown that the network may also be producing problematic, undesirable content.When photographs of public figures such as J.D. Vance, Sam Altman, Abraham Lincoln, Michelangelo’s David, and Pope Leo XIV were uploaded and dressed in women’s clothing, the AI-generated images changed their bodies — giving them breasts and exaggerating other features. For images of women, the system behaves similarly, magnifying body parts not visible in the original and recent photos. One example was a vintage image of Angela Merkel in a red blazer turned into one of her in a sheer top over a black bra and wearing generative AI-generated body parts.

Przez Oskar Malec | 27,May,2025

South Korea Holds Snap Presidential Election on 3 June

South Korea will hold an early presidential poll on 3 June after President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached and removed from office. The authorities in the nation of about 52 million people will pick a new leader in a climate of political turmoil and critical domestic and global issues.

Przez Oskar Malec | 27,May,2025

Pakistan Promises Strong Response After Deadly Indian Airstrikes

The tension between India and Pakistan rises to a new level after the Indian forces airstrikes on the locations inside Pakistan. The targets of the attack were the terrorist camps, but India termed them as “precision strikes” on the “terrorist infrastructure”. According to Pakistan, 26 people died and 46 were injured.

Przez Oskar Malec | 21,May,2025