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AI smile-changing filters can influence romantic attraction, study shows
Researchers have discovered that AI smile-changing filters used in real-time could have the power to influence who people are attracted to.
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NI father and daughter on moment they learned they both had breast cancer
Andrea’s mother had died from cancer and while she was going through her treatment
Tens of thousands rally in Georgia to denounce parliamentary election
Tens of thousands of Georgians massed outside the country’s parliament on Monday night, demanding the annulment of the weekend parliamentary election that the president denounced as rigged with the help of Russia.
Mega ‘monsters’ take over Belfast buildings in time for Halloween
An array of inflatable monsters have assembled themselves around the rooftops of businesses in Belfast city centre just in time for the end of the spooky season here.
Details as hourly Enterprise train services begin between Belfast Grand Central and Dublin Connolly stations
It means 15 services will operate in both directions between Belfast and Dublin, Monday to Saturday, and eight each way on Sundays
England ‘seen as world leading on nature-friendly farming at Cop16’
England’s farming subsidy reforms that aim to benefit nature are considered “world leading” by other countries at the UN biodiversity summit, UK officials have said.
It cannot be in Israel’s interest to restrict UN aid agency in Gaza, says Lammy
It “cannot be” in Israel’s interest to implement blocks on the only aid organisation still operating in Gaza, despite the country’s parliament tabling legislation to do so, Foreign Secretary David Lammy has said.
Man charged in relation to sexual assault in Londonderry
A man has been charged in connection with the sexual assault of a woman in Londonderry.
Fitness app Strava gives away location of world leaders, French newspaper says
An investigation by French newspaper Le Monde found that the highly confidential movements of US President Joe Biden, presidential rivals Donald Trump and Kamala Harris and other world leaders can be easily tracked online through a fitness app that their bodyguards use.
Group of four jailed for plot to kidnap and falsely imprison a coroner
A group of four people who turned up at a court with a set of handcuffs and demanded to know where the senior coroner was have been jailed for their roles in a conspiracy to kidnap and falsely imprison him.
Man charged with multiple offences after woman sexually assaulted in Derry
He is due to appear in court on Tuesday, October 29
Sergei Skripal told friends Putin would ‘get him’ if he returned, inquiry told
Sergei Skripal’s former next-door neighbour has told a public inquiry how the former spy said President Vladimir Putin would “get him” if he returned to Russia.
Philadelphia DA sues Elon Musk’s America PAC over million-dollar giveaways
The district attorney of Philadelphia has filed a lawsuit to halt Elon Musk’s million-dollar giveaways as part of his political organisation’s effort to boost Donald Trump’s presidential campaign.
China recognises sanctions on MPs are a ‘huge concern’, says Lammy
Foreign Secretary David Lammy said he “detected” during a recent visit that China recognises sanctions on British MPs are a “big issue” for the two countries.
Hourly Belfast to Dublin train services set to begin
More regular train services between Belfast and Dublin begin from tomorrow.
Iranian-German prisoner Jamshid Sharmahd executed in Iran over terror conviction
Iranian-German prisoner Jamshid Sharmahd, who was kidnapped in Dubai in 2020 by Iranian security forces, has been executed in Iran after being convicted on terror charges disputed by his family, the country’s judiciary reported on Monday.
Trump and Harris enter final stretch of 2024 US election campaign
Uncertainty reigns entering the final full week of the 2024 US election campaign with Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump locked in a fiercely competitive contest.
Met Office predicts ‘unseasonably mild’ weather for Halloween
The Met Office has predicted “unseasonably mild” weather for Halloween after recent days saw temperatures up to 7C above the seasonal average.
Man allegedly stole TVs during one-day crime spree targeting Belfast hotels and bookies
It was claimed the 41-year-old also had high-value belongings taken from cars broken into during the same incidents.
Reward offered for information after cats severely beaten and killed
"Local vets reportedly advised that these injuries had been inflicted by humans"