Assailants killed at least 32 people in a series of attacks on villages in northwest Nigeria, while a Venezuelan deportee is set to return to the US but fears a repeat of his ordeal, and an AI safety researcher quit his job with a warning that the "world is in peril." These events, along with a French rape survivor speaking out and new technology helping stroke survivors, highlight the diverse challenges and triumphs of individuals around the world.
Armed assailants on motorbikes raided three villages in northwest Nigeria, killing at least 32 people and setting fire to homes and shops, according to residents who escaped the violence, as reported by The Guardian. The attacks occurred amid ongoing insecurity in the region, placing pressure on the government to restore stability.
In other news, Luis Muñoz Pinto, a 27-year-old Venezuelan deportee, can return to the United States after a US federal judge's ruling. However, he expressed fear of reliving his past ordeal, having been sent to a notorious prison in El Salvador by the Trump administration. "I'm not over that nightmare yet," he stated, as reported by The Guardian. He hopes to clear his name.
Meanwhile, in France, Gisèle Pelicot, the woman at the center of France's largest rape trial, shared her experience with the BBC. She described feeling "crushed by horror" upon discovering her husband had repeatedly drugged and raped her. "It was like a tsunami," she said, reflecting on the moment she realized the extent of her husband's crimes. She is preparing to release a memoir, "A Hymn To Life."
In the realm of technology, an AI safety researcher at Anthropic, Mrinank Sharma, resigned with a stark warning that the "world is in peril," as reported by the BBC. He cited concerns about AI, bioweapons, and the state of the world as his reasons for leaving. Sharma plans to pursue writing and poetry, and move back to the UK. This comes after an OpenAI researcher also resigned, citing concerns about the company's decision to deploy adverts in its chatbot.
On a more positive note, stroke survivors are trialing new "at home" technology designed to help them regain movement. Amanda James-Hammett, who suffered a stroke at 37, shared her experience with the BBC, saying, "It's about freedom. It's given me my freedom back." The technology is being tested at 19 NHS sites.
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