Israel-Hamas war live: dozens killed in strike on Gaza refugee camp, say Palestinians; protests around world demand ceasefire — The Guardian UK ● — 5 November 2023 (LINK)

Hamas trying to sneak injured fighters out among civilian evacuees: US official — ground.news main source New York Times: 11 media reports — 5 November 2023 (LINK)

Israeli rescuers release aftermath video of Hamas attack on music festival, adding chilling details — ground.news: 19 media reports — 5 November 2023 (LINK)

— Video footage set to be released by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reportedly showcase the Israeli military's successful offensive in Gaza, and officials have promised to "reveal evidence" that Hamas terrorists are specifically putting Palestinian civilians at risk.

Migrants reaching Spain's Canary Islands near record 32,000 this year — ground.news: 14 media reports — 5 November 2023 (LINK)

UK 'in violation of international law' over poverty levels, says UN poverty envoy — The Guardian UK ● — 5 November 2023 (LINK)

United Nations University warns 'Bitcoin has concerning impacts on climate, water, and land' — finbold — 5 November 2023 (LINK)

— In 2020-2021 the global Bitcoin mining network consumed 173.42 Terawatt hours of electricity, placing it 27th in the world if it were considered a country, ahead of populous nations like Pakistan. This energy consumption resulted in a carbon footprint equivalent to burning 84 billion pounds of coal or operating 190 natural gas-fired power plants.

The study also highlighted the heavy reliance of Bitcoin mining on fossil energy sources, with coal accounting for 45% of Bitcoin's energy supply mix, followed by natural gas at 21%. Renewable sources like hydropower, though impactful on water resources, provided 16% of the electricity demand. Nuclear energy contributed 9%, while solar and wind energy accounted for 2% and 5%, respectively.

Additionally, the water footprint of Bitcoin mining was equivalent to the amount needed to fill over 660,000 Olympic-sized swimming pools, enough to meet the current domestic water needs of over 300 million people in rural sub-Saharan Africa. Furthermore, the land footprint of worldwide Bitcoin mining activities during this period was 1.4 times the area of Los Angeles.

China emerged as the largest Bitcoin mining nation significantly, followed by the United States, Kazakhstan, Russia, Malaysia, Canada, Germany, Iran, Ireland, and Singapore.

AI is transforming animal studies and welfare: research on animals like zebras, white rhinos, and parakeets using AI to analyze their communication patterns is poised to provide a holistic understanding of the origins and development of human language skills. The utilization of AI in comprehending the intricate patterns of animal communication offers invaluable insights into preserving and protecting endangered species — see_link — 5 November 2023 (LINK)

— Researchers highlight the prospect of using AI to gauge the emotional well-being of cows during milking sessions, allowing for timely interventions to ensure their comfort and contentment. They point to the application of AI in discerning fluctuations in the emotional states of pigs on farms. Such advancements hold the promise of fostering proactive measures for the well-being of animals, effectively revolutionizing conventional practices in the agricultural landscape.

France to host international conference for Gaza civilians on 9 November — diplomats — ground.news: 14 media reports — 4 November 2023 (LINK)

Biden warns Israel amid Gaza carnage it doesn't have long before support erodes — ground.news: 8 media reports — 4 November 2023 (LINK)

Blinken warns Israel that humanitarian conditions in Gaza must improve to have 'partners for peace' — AP — 4 November 2023 (LINK)

UN chief slams deadly Israeli strike on Gaza civilian ambulance convoy on 3 November that killed 15 and wounded 60 — ground.news: 142 media reports — 4 November 2023 (LINK)

No reports of Hamas blocking, seizing humanitarian aid to Gaza: US special envoy — ground.news: 9 media reports — 4 November 2023 (LINK)

South American countries recall ambassadors and cut ties with Israel over war with Hamas — The Guardian UK ● — 1 November 2023 (LINK)

Hurricane Otis leaves devastation for Acapulco’s poorest — The Guardian UK ● — 4 November 2023 (LINK)

N.E. Nepal earthquake kills at least 128 people — ground.news: 208 media reports — 4 November 2023 (LINK)

Former Guinea dictator Moussa Dadis Camara recaptured after armed prison escape:Former junta leader back in jail hours after commando raid his lawyer says was an abduction — AFP — 4 November 2023 (LINK)

China investigates former top bank official for suspected corruption — ground.news: 7 media reports — 4 November 2023 (LINK)

UNHCR says at least 4.4 million people stateless — ground.news: 9 media reports — 4 November 2023 (LINK)

Kremlin insists 'We have only one Putin' after new body double rumours — ground.news: 9 media reports — 4 November 2023 (LINK)

Sequoia: How SBF deceived investors and partners in FTX collapse — coinpedia.org — 4 November 2023 (LINK)

— Following the collapse of FTX, Sequoia conducted an extensive review of its due diligence process and its 18-month partnership with SBF, ultimately concluding that it had been intentionally deceived and lied to. They had to remain silent during the prosecution's case-building and the trial, but they were relieved that the trial had concluded.

UNL student cracks ancient code, wins prestigious Vesuvius challenge — cryptopolitan — 4 November 2023 (LINK)

— Luke Farritor, a UNL computer science student, won the First Letters Prize by using AI to decipher the word "purple" from ancient papyrus scrolls damaged by Mount Vesuvius. His win opens possibilities for discovering lost historical texts and has earned him national recognition, a $40,000 prize, and job offers from tech firms, including SpaceX.

The use of advanced imaging and AI in historical document preservation marks a turning point in archaeological studies. Dr. Brent Seales of the University of Kentucky provided the necessary 3D X-ray scans of the delicate scrolls, enabling the application of AI technology to reveal hidden texts without physical handling, which could further damage them. Farritor dedicated daily efforts for six months to this task, demonstrating the rigor and patience required for such intricate work.

More than 9,000 Palestinians killed, including 3,760 children, Hamas-run health ministry says — The Guardian UK ● — 3 November 2023 (LINK)

15 UN peacekeepers in a convoy withdrawing from northern Mali were injured by 2 explosive devices — ground.news: 12 media reports — 3 November 2023 (LINK)

Animal-to-human diseases could kill 12 times as many people by 2050, study warns. The number of epidemics has been increasing by almost 5% every year between 1963 and 2019, with deaths up by 9% — ground.news: 11 media reports — 3 November 2023 (LINK)

US added 150,000 jobs in October as pace of growth slows sharply because of United Auto Workers' strikes against Detroit's automakers — ground.news:36 media reports — 3 November 2023 (LINK)

Maersk to cut at least 10,000 jobs as shipping boom ends: the job cuts are expected to save Maersk $600m next year, with current profits before tax at $691m — ground.news: 29 media reports — 3 November 2023 (LINK)

Australian woman in court on murder charges after mushroom lunch killed three relatives — ground.news: 62 media reports — 3 November 2023 (LINK)

North Korea confirms embassy closures to revamp diplomatic efficiency — Reuters ● — 3 November 2023 (LINK)

AI's complicity in insider trading and deceptive practices: in a demonstration an AI bot named "Alpha" engaging in insider trading and subsequently deceiving its users about its actions — cryptopolitan — 3 November 2023 (LINK)

Democracy under threat around the world, with 85 out of 173 surveyed experiencing a decline in at least one key indicator of democratic performance: longest "democratic recession" in decades —intergovernmental watchdog IDEA International — ground.news: 17 media reports — 2 November 2023 (LINK)

Putin revokes Russian ratification of global nuclear test ban treaty — Reuters ● — 2 November 2023 (LINK)

UN chief says Iran carrying out executions at 'alarming rate': in the first seven months of the year, the country executed at least 419 people, Secretary-General told the U.N. General Assembly, an increase of 30 percent from the same period in 2022 — The Hill — 2 November 2023 (LINK)

UN will reduce number of refugees receiving cash aid in Lebanon by a third, citing funding cuts: around 190,000 families will continue to receive capped assistance of up to $125 per household, but the program for extra assistance in winter months will be halted — ground.news: 13 media reports — 2 November 2023 (LINK)

Pioneering scientist James Hansen says global warming is accelerating. Some experts call his claims overheated — ground.news: 25 media reports — 2 November 2023 (LINK)

Climate funding fall shows action 'stalling' as needs grows: UNEP and Secretary-General António Guterres: down 15% in developing countries in 2021 — ground.news: 10 media reports — 2 November 2023 (LINK)

Sam Bankman-Fried found guilty on all seven criminal fraud counts — ground.news: 243 media reports — 2 November 2023 (LINK)

— The judge set a sentencing date of 28 March. Bankman-Fried is set to go on trial next March on a second set of charges brought by prosecutors earlier this year, including for alleged foreign bribery and bank fraud conspiracies (LINK)

Iran's appointment to chair UN rights meeting draws condemnation — ground.news: 22 media reports — 2 November 2023 (LINK)

Storm Ciarán, the season's most powerful windstorm to date, turns deadly in northern Europe, 100-mph winds knock out power for millions — the first of two powerful storms expected to impact the continent through the weekend — accuweather.com — 2 November 2023 (LINK)

— At least nine fatalities have been blamed on the storm, according to various sources, occurring in Belgium, France and Italy.

British PM Rishi Sunak secures 'landmark' deal on AI testing: "like-minded governments" would be able to test eight leading tech companies' AI models before they are released — politico — 2 November 2023 (LINK)

Killer robots and work-free lives — Sunak quizzes Musk on AI future — ground.news: 26 media reports — 2 November 2023 (LINK)

— Musk predicted the future with AI would be an "age of abundance" with a "universal high income" instead of a universal basic income but warned of "humanoid robots" that might chase humans. The SpaceX and Tesla CEO said there would come a point when "no job is needed".

Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) revenue is soaring toward $1 trillion — www.fool.com — 2 November 2023 (LINK)

The James Webb Space Telescope's tech breakthroughs are already impacting science — www.space.com — 2 November 2023 (LINK)

— Future telescopes, especially those that would launch as segments into space like the JWST and need to be deployed remotely, will likely include elements of the innovative telescope's design. Flying components of an observatory across multiple rockets would achieve observatory sizes "that cannot be achieved via the conventional, single-launch approach," reducing overall mission costs.

Moderna reins in 2023 COVID vaccine forecast, shares tumble — Reuters ● — 2 November 2023 (LINK)

Switzerland becomes newest customer of most advanced Patriot missile — defensenews.com — 2 November 2023 (LINK)

Global powers sign international declaration on AI safety — decrypt.co — 1 November 2023 (LINK)

— Leaders from 29 countries and the EU committed to a unified approach to managing AI, emphasizing safety, transparency, and collaboration.

Biden urges pause in Gaza fighting as Hamas says refugee camp death toll nearing 200 — The Guardian UK ● — 1 November 2023 (LINK)

Why Egypt has not fully opened its Gaza border for fleeing Palestinians: housing large numbers would be a big political risk — (LINK)

Hamas says Israel's strikes on refugee camp kill more than 195 people — ground.news: 15 media reports — 1 November 2023 (LINK)

A senior UN official says Russian strikes are inflicting "unimaginable suffering" on the people of Ukraine and that more than 18 million Ukrainians — 40% of them — need humanitarian assistance — The Guardian UK ● — 1 November 2023 (LINK)

From AI to peace, meet the finalists of the Schwab Foundation 2024 Social Innovation Awards: includes Chantal Line Carpentier of UNCTAD New York — weforum — 1 November 2023 (LINK)

Charles Schwab has laid off about 5% to 6% of its employees, amounting to roughly 2,000 people — cnn — 1 November 2023 (LINK)

Jan. 6 rioter who was a Princeton sophomore is sentenced to 2 months' prison for role in attack — nbcnews — 1 November 2023 (LINK)

False claim: 'climate crisis hoax' statement signed by thousands of scientists: The document lists only around 1,600 purported signatories. Hundreds of the purported signatories are not listed as being scientists. — usatoday — 1 November 2023 (LINK)

Largest Christian University in U.S., Grand Canyon University, faces record $37.7m fine after federal probe into alleged deception over cost of graduate programs — AP / cheddar.com — 1 November 2023 (LINK)

YouTube is no longer letting viewers use ad-blocking software on its site — ground.news: 30 media reports — 1 November 2023 (LINK)