Author: Tanjid Osman

AI-generated images showing extreme poverty, children, and survivors of sexual violence are increasingly appearing on stock photo sites and being used by leading health NGOs, raising alarm among global health professionals over a new wave of “poverty porn.” “Noah Arnold from Fairpicture says, ‘All over the place, people are using it. Some are actively using AI imagery, others are experimenting,’” said researchers. Fairpicture is a Swiss organization promoting ethical imagery in global development. Arsenii Alenichev, a researcher at the Institute of Tropical Medicine in Antwerp, studies the production of global health images. He said the pictures replicate stereotypes: children with…

The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Seattle Mariners 6-2 on Sunday night, forcing a Game 7 in the American League Championship Series. Rookie pitcher Trey Yesavage struck out seven batters over five and two-thirds innings, while Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his sixth home run of the postseason. The decisive Game 7 will take place Monday night in Toronto. It marks the second Game 7 in Blue Jays history, the first being a loss to Kansas City in the 1985 ALCS. Seattle, which has never won a pennant, is playing in a postseason Game 7 for the first time. The winner…

Eugenio Suárez hit a game-changing grand slam in the eighth inning as the Seattle Mariners defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 6-2 on Friday, taking a 3-2 lead in the American League Championship Series. The win puts Seattle one victory away from reaching the World Series for the first time in franchise history. The rally began with a leadoff home run by Cal Raleigh in the eighth inning, tying the game at 2-2. Raleigh’s homer, which cleared the left-field fence off pitcher Brendon Little, marked his fourth home run of the playoffs after a major-league-leading 60 during the regular season. Little…

England officially secured their place in the 2026 World Cup with a dominant 5-0 win over Latvia on Tuesday, completing an unbeaten run in qualifying Group K. Thomas Tuchel’s side confirmed their status as group winners, with two matches still remaining next month. The match at Daugava Stadium was marked by England fans playfully mocking Tuchel during the first half after his recent criticism of the Wembley crowd’s quiet support. Despite the distractions, England’s performance was clinical, as they controlled the game from start to finish. Anthony Gordon opened the scoring in the 26th minute, taking advantage of space on…

Jaron Ennis delivered a stunning performance in his 154lb debut, knocking out Uisma Lima in under two minutes at the Xfinity Mobile Arena on Saturday night. The 28-year-old Philadelphia star, nicknamed Boots, wasted no time reminding fans why he is considered one of boxing’s brightest rising stars. Ennis dropped Lima three times in just 118 seconds, thrilling the hometown crowd. A powerful right uppercut opened the attack, followed by a rapid series of hooks and flurries that left the Portugal-based Angolan fighter unable to continue. Referee Shawn Clark stopped the fight at 1:58 of the opening round, marking Ennis’ 35th…

Trevor Lawrence tripped, got up, and scored a one-yard touchdown with 23 seconds left, turning a near mishap into a game-winning play as the Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Kansas City Chiefs 31-28 on Monday night. The victory marked Jacksonville’s first win over Kansas City since 2009, ending an eight-game losing streak against the Chiefs. Lawrence ran for two touchdowns and threw for another, balancing a performance that included two turnovers. On the go-ahead drive, he completed a 33-yard pass to Brian Thomas Jr. and connected with Dyami Brown for another key gain. A pass interference call on Chamarri Conner set…

The Las Vegas Aces took a major step toward their third WNBA championship in four years with a 91-78 win over the Phoenix Mercury on Sunday, giving them a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven finals. Jackie Young led the Aces with 32 points, including 21 in a stunning third-quarter surge. Her performance tied her career playoff high and came just short of the league record for points in a single postseason quarter. Reigning MVP A’ja Wilson added a double-double with 28 points and 14 rebounds, continuing her dominant postseason form. After struggling in Game 1 with a 3-of-13 shooting night…

NFL quarterback and Fox Sports broadcaster Mark Sanchez was arrested at the hospital where he was treated after being stabbed late Friday night in downtown Indianapolis. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department confirmed that, following an investigation and consultation with prosecutors, Sanchez was charged with battery with injury, unlawful entry of a motor vehicle, and public intoxication, all misdemeanors. Sanchez remains in the hospital and has not yet been booked into the Adult Detention Center, according to police. Police were called shortly after midnight to an area near West Washington Street and North Senate Avenue, where two people sustained injuries. Sanchez…

Liverpool are facing challenges on the pitch, but manager Arne Slot remains confident that improvements are coming. The Premier League champions have struggled to break down more defensive teams this season, and recent defeats to Crystal Palace and Galatasaray have highlighted inconsistencies in their play. Slot has emphasized that the team’s issues are not new. Since last season, opponents have adapted their tactics to stifle Liverpool, making it harder to convert possession into goals. The club’s summer signings, including Florian Wirtz, Alexander Isak, Jeremie Frimpong, and Milos Kerkez, are still adapting, while Alexis Mac Allister is yet to regain full…

TikTok has been found to direct children’s accounts to pornographic content after only a few clicks, according to a report by the campaign group Global Witness. The researchers created fake accounts using a 13-year-old’s birth date and turned on TikTok’s “restricted mode,” which is meant to limit exposure to sexually suggestive content. Despite these safeguards, TikTok suggested sexualised and explicit search terms through its “you may like” feature. The recommended searches included phrases like “very very rude skimpy outfits” and “very rude babes,” escalating quickly to more explicit terms such as “hardcore pawn [sic] clips.” For some accounts, these suggestions…