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Senador de EE. UU. celebra un panel con destacados científicos chinos y advierte de los riesgos para la sociedad a menos que se regule la nueva tecnología El senador de EE. UU. Bernie Sanders defendió la importancia de la cooperación internacional en la regulación de la AI en un panel celebrado el miércoles en el Capitolio junto a dos destacados científicos chinos. A medida que las startups y los gigantes tecnológicos, principalmente en Silicon Valley y Beijing, compiten para avanzar y escalar su inteligencia artificial, Sanders ha figurado entre los escépticos de la AI que abogan por salvaguardias. Continuar leyendo...

El presidente ruso celebró la decisión de prorrogar el alto el fuego en Irán en lo que el presidente de EE. UU. calificó como una «conversación muy buena». Vladimir Putin y Donald Trump analizaron la guerra en Irán y plantearon un alto el fuego temporal en Ucrania en una llamada telefónica mantenida el miércoles. En la llamada, que duró más de 90 minutos, el presidente ruso afirmó que Moscú considera peligrosa la posibilidad de una operación terrestre de EE. UU. en Irán, al tiempo que acogió con agrado la decisión de Trump de prorrogar el alto el fuego en la región, según Yuri Ushakov, asesor de política exterior de Putin. Continuar leyendo...

La acusación de que el buque contiene grano saqueado de territorios ocupados por Rusia desencadena una disputa diplomática entre ambas naciones. Ucrania ha pedido a Israel que incaute un buque que afirma transporta grano saqueado de territorios ocupados por Rusia, lo que ha provocado una inusual disputa diplomática entre ambos países. La disputa se hizo pública esta semana cuando el presidente Volodymyr Zelenskyy dijo que “otro buque” que transportaba grano “robado por Rusia” había llegado a un puerto en Israel y se disponía a descargar. Continuar leyendo...

El líder menciona por primera vez los extremos a los que llegan las tropas para evitar caer en manos enemigas mientras luchan por Rusia Kim Jong-un ha elogiado a los soldados norcoreanos que se hicieron explotar con granadas para evitar ser capturados mientras luchaban contra las fuerzas ucranianas en la región de Kursk, al oeste de Rusia, confirmando la existencia de esta política extrema en el campo de batalla. La creciente evidencia, que incluye informes de inteligencia y testimonios de desertores, ha indicado que los soldados norcoreanos reciben instrucciones explícitas de recurrir a la autodetonación u otras formas de suicidio para evitar caer en manos del enemigo. Continuar leyendo...

El evento anual en la Plaza Roja no contará con vehículos blindados ni sistemas de misiles por primera vez en dos décadas. Europa en vivo – últimas actualizaciones. Rusia celebrará un desfile del Día de la Victoria reducido en Moscú el 9 de mayo, sin equipo militar por primera vez en casi dos décadas debido al temor a un ataque de largo alcance por parte de drones ucranianos. El ministerio de defensa declaró que ningún vehículo blindado ni sistema de misiles circulará por la Plaza Roja durante el desfile, que conmemora la victoria soviética sobre la Alemania nazi, citando “la situación operativa actual”. Continuar leyendo...

• Investigadores del MIT descubrieron que la chaotic laser light puede autoorganizarse en un 'pencil beam' altamente enfocado bajo condiciones precisas, lo que permite una rápida 3D imaging de la blood-brain barrier. • El nuevo método captura imágenes a velocidades 25 veces superiores a las técnicas actuales y rastrea el movimiento de fármacos hacia las células cerebrales en tiempo real. • Este avance podría acelerar los tratamientos para enfermedades neurológicas al permitir una observación de alta precisión de la absorción de proteínas en las células.

Las declaraciones con motivo del 250 aniversario de la independencia de America transmiten a los legisladores de United States: ‘Las acciones de esta gran nación importan’ King Charles ha ensalzado la importancia de la “special relationship” de Britain con United States en un discurso ante el US Congress que hizo una referencia directa a la importancia de Nato, la defensa de Ukraine y la crisis climática. En un discurso que será interpretado como una petición velada a Donald Trump para que regrese a las alianzas europeas tradicionales de United States y restaure el papel de su país como defensor de los valores liberales, King Charles dijo: “Las palabras de America tienen peso y significado, como lo han tenido desde la independencia. Las acciones de esta gran nación importan aún más”. Continue reading...

El accidente ocurrido a altas horas de la noche en Bekasi, justo a las afueras de Jakarta, involucró a un tren de cercanías y a un tren de larga distancia.

Expertos instan a implementar vías separadas para trenes de larga distancia y de cercanías, entre otras medidas, tras la colisión ferroviaria del lunes (27 de abril) que dejó 15 muertos y decenas de heridos.

Los rescatistas terminaron de retirar a las víctimas de un vagón de tren commuter dañado el martes, confirmando que el accidente ocurrido a las afueras de la capital de Indonesia dejó 15 personas muertas, todas ellas mujeres.

Ucrania conmemoró el domingo el 40.º aniversario del desastre de Chornobyl, en medio de temores de que la guerra de cuatro años de Rusia pueda provocar que se repita el peor accidente nuclear del mundo, el cual provocó miles de muertes y consecuencias ambientales devastadoras.

Un ataque aéreo israelí mató a Amal Khalil el miércoles e hirió a su colega en el sur del Líbano. Los colegas de la periodista acusan a Israel de haberla atacado deliberadamente y de obstruir a los equipos de primera respuesta para evitar que llegaran a tiempo para salvar su vida, algo que Israel niega.

• NTT lanzó Scale Academy como parte de sus iniciativas de seguridad e IA empresarial durante el período de dos semanas que comienza el 13 de abril de 2026. • El programa de la academia está dirigido a organizaciones que buscan desarrollar capacidades internas en torno a la adopción e implementación de la inteligencia artificial. • La iniciativa refleja la creciente demanda empresarial de programas de capacitación estructurados para generar competencias en IA en toda la fuerza laboral y las funciones organizativas.

Efforts continue to free two trapped passengers in wreckage after long-distance train collides with commuter train outside Jakarta, injuring 81Rescuers were racing to reach survivors on Tuesday morning outside the Indonesian capital of Jakarta after two trains collided overnight, killing at least seven people and injuring scores.Rescuers were working to get to two people still trapped alive in the wreckage, a spokesperson for the state-owned KAI rail company told local television in the early hours. Continue reading...

• Ukrainian officials acknowledged on Monday that Russian forces have captured additional territory in eastern Donbas region despite increased deliveries of Western arms and ammunition over the past 30 days. • Kyiv's military command reported that Russian forces are attempting encirclement operations near Bakhmut and Popasna, forcing Ukrainian units into tactical withdrawals in select areas. • The Pentagon reaffirmed commitment to Ukraine, announcing a $500 million weapons package including air defense systems and precision munitions, with U.S. officials emphasizing the long-term nature of support.

Pineland Road fire and Highway 82 fire have destroyed over 100 homes, and are part of large number of wildfires this spring in the US southSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxHeavy rain slowed the progress of two sprawling southern Georgia wildfires over the weekend, allowing crews to make some progress in containing the blazes that have destroyed more than 100 homes.Although the rain helped the firefighting efforts, it wasn’t “nearly enough to put the fires out” and crews responded to 10 new blazes throughout the drought-stricken state Sunday, the Georgia Forestry Commission said Monday. Continue reading...

• Nearly 1,300 people in Pittsburgh learned Hands-Only CPR during day two of the NFL Draft on April 24, 2026, at Acrisure Stadium, setting a Guinness World Record for the largest such training session in one hour. • The event, organized by the American Heart Association, NFL, Damar Hamlin, and Doctor Mike, supports the Nation of Lifesavers movement aiming to double sudden cardiac arrest survival rates by 2030. • More than half of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest victims do not receive CPR before emergency responders arrive, highlighting the critical need for widespread bystander training to improve survival odds.

Heatwaves reach 45C across India as unseasonably cold weather affects parts of central CanadaWidespread heavy rain is sweeping over southern China. By Wednesday, rainfall totals are expected to exceed 100mm across many parts of Guangxi, Guangdong, Fujian, Zhejiang, Jiangxi and Hunan provinces, and in some areas as much as 150-200mm.As a result, the Office of the State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters and the Ministry of Emergency Management have been holding meetings with meteorological and hydrological departments to emphasise the importance of reinforced patrols and emergency responses to mitigate against the probable flooding that the intense rainfall is expected to bring. In particular, reservoirs with known safety concerns must remain empty during the period, as well as through the coming rainy season. Continue reading...

Across country, more than 10 people have been injured as Ukrainian prime minister Julia Svyrydenko prepares to visit PolandAnother night of Russian drone attacks on Ukraine overnight left more than 10 people injured, particularly damaging residential buildings in the Odesa region.The strikes caused the biggest damage in the central Prymorskyi district, where residential buildings, a hotel and facilities in the center of the city were damaged, Serhiy Lysak, the head of the local military administration, said on Telegram in comments reported by Reuters. Continue reading...

Killhouse is based on real-life story of civilian couple saved from battlefield by Ukrainian drone operatorsIt is being billed as Ukraine’s answer to Saving Private Ryan, updated for an age of drones.The war movie Killhouse is an action thriller which shows off the latest in battlefield technology. Released this week, it features cameos by figures well known in Ukraine, including the nation’s former military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov. One missing person is Donald Trump. The film is conveniently set in 2024, when Washington and Kyiv were allies. Continue reading...

• North Korea has deployed an additional 10,000 troops to support Russian forces in Ukraine, escalating foreign involvement in the conflict as fighting intensifies along multiple fronts. • South Korean intelligence reports indicate the troops are equipped with advanced weaponry and are positioned in the Kursk region; this represents a significant expansion of Pyongyang's military commitment to Moscow. • The deployment raises concerns among US and allied officials about the global implications of expanding proxy conflicts and potential technology transfers between Russia and North Korea.

• A new clinical trial launched April 24, 2026 (NCT07549529), examines postural motor activation deficits following mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) in US patients. • The study translates lab findings into physical therapy protocols for concussion rehabilitation, focusing on vestibular and balance impairments. • Affecting millions annually, mTBI recovery gaps could improve with targeted interventions, potentially reducing long-term disability rates by 30%.

• The European Union announced a €2.1 billion emergency aid package for Ukraine on Friday, aimed at supporting reconstruction efforts and civilian needs amid Russia's intensified spring offensive across multiple fronts in eastern Ukraine. • EU officials stated the funds would prioritize healthcare infrastructure, food security, and electricity grid repairs, with disbursement beginning within two weeks pending parliamentary approval scheduled for April 30. • Ukraine's finance minister praised the commitment but warned that current assistance levels remain insufficient to offset projected $14 billion in war-related economic losses this year alone.

Dnipro bore the brunt of the attacks but Odesa and Kharkiv were also targeted in largest onslaught for several daysRussian drone and missile strikes across Ukraine killed at least seven people overnight, including five in the city of Dnipro, Ukrainian local authorities have said.Reports say that at least 34 people have been injured in the strikes, which lasted “practically all night”, according to the Dnipropetrovsk regional head, Oleksandr Hanzha. The bodies of four people were found in the ruins of a house destroyed in the attacks, and workers continued to search for bodies on Saturday morning. Continue reading...

• Nvidia launched Blackwell Ultra B300 GPUs on April 25, 2026, at GTC US, delivering 20 petaflops FP4 performance for training models up to 10 trillion parameters. • New chips feature 4.5TB HBM4 memory and NVLink 6 interconnect, reducing training costs by 40% for hyperscalers like Microsoft Azure. • Announcement bolsters Nvidia's 92% AI accelerator market dominance amid US export controls on China sales.

Top commander fired after wife of one malnourished soldier posted shocking images on social mediaUkraine’s defence ministry has fired a top commander after photos emerged of a group of emaciated soldiers who have been left on the frontline for months without proper food and water.The scandal erupted after the wife of one of the soldiers, Anastasiia Silchuk, posted the images on social media. The four men appear to be pale and visibly malnourished, with prominent ribcages and thin arms. Continue reading...

With the EU approving a €90bn loan for Ukraine, a surprise visit from Prince Harry, and data suggesting Russian troops made almost no territorial gains in March – are there reasons for optimism in Kyiv? Lucy Hough speaks to senior international correspondent Luke Harding – watch on YouTube Continue reading...

Leaders will discuss how to respond to surging energy prices amid the war in the Middle EastEurope live – latest updatesEU leaders have welcomed the end of diplomatic deadlock over a long-awaited €90bn (£78bn) loan for Ukraine, after the bloc finalised the agreement along with a 20th package of sanctions against Russia.After weeks of delay, the EU signed off on the loan on Thursday, in time for summit talks in Cyprus that are scheduled to begin in the evening and will include talks over a dinner with the Ukrainian leader, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Continue reading...