International Law Strained as Conflicts Lead to Civilian Deaths
A recent study by the Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights has concluded that international law, designed to limit the effects of war, is at a breaking point. The study, which examined 23 armed conflicts over the past 18 months, found that more than 100,000 civilians have been killed, with torture and rape committed with near impunity.
The report highlighted the ineffectiveness of current measures to protect civilians in conflict zones. The extensive study described the deaths of a staggering number of non-combatants, raising serious concerns about the adherence to international humanitarian law.
In other news, Madagascar was hit by Tropical Cyclone Fytia over the weekend, resulting in at least three deaths and affecting nearly 30,000 people, according to The Guardian. The storm, the first tropical storm of the season, is estimated to potentially flood more than 40,000 homes in the coming days.
Meanwhile, in Australia, a 13-year-old boy, Austin Appelbee, swam for approximately four hours to reach shore and seek help after his family was swept out to sea on Friday, Sky News reported. Appelbee and his family were on an inflatable kayak and paddleboards when strong winds caused them to drift into dangerous waters. Appelbee described battling "massive" waves during his swim. According to Sky News, the rest of his family sang and joked to keep their spirits up while they waited for rescue.
In the tech world, concerns continue regarding smartphone data usage. Experts warn that smartphones routinely transmit tracking and advertising signals, often without the user's full awareness, according to Fox News. Even when appearing idle, phones continue to send and receive data in the background, checking for security patches and syncing system settings.
Also, a new social media network called Moltbook has launched, designed for use by artificial intelligence, according to BBC Technology. Created by Matt Schlicht, head of commerce platform Octane AI, Moltbook allows AI to post, comment, and create communities. While humans are welcome to observe, they are not permitted to post on the platform. Moltbook features communities known as "submolts," similar to subreddits, and claims to have 1.5 million users.
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