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The second week of a potentially fatal heat dome has put over 60 million Americans, under heat alerts. This weekend, daily records for temperature in the Northeast, Southeast, and West were broken.

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A Swiss court handed jail sentences to four members of Britain’s richest family on Friday for exploiting Indian staff at their Geneva mansion. Britain's rich's family has now issued a statement claiming that they were appalled by the verdict and will take their case to a higher court Watch in for more details!

Swiss court sentences four Hindujas for exploiting Indian staff

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WION Headlines | Convicted, Hindujas appeal to higher court | Israel pounds tent camps around Rafah

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A Swiss court handed jail sentences to four members of Britain’s richest family on Friday for exploiting Indian staff at their Geneva mansion. Watch in for more details!

Hinduja family members sentenced to jail

According to media reports, Greek authorities indicted 13 members of a luxury yacht's crew on Sunday (June 23) for allegedly setting off fireworks that resulted in a significant blaze on an island close to Athens.

The crew will go on trial on Wednesday on charges of starting a criminal fire, according to the ERT public television.

The crew may face up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to 200,000 euros ($214,000) under a recently strengthened law, which has brought attention to the case due to a recent spike in wildfires.

The crew disputed the claims, and prosecutors will not arrest the 17 Kazakh passengers who were on the boat when the fireworks went off on Friday night, according to ERT.

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According to the Civil Protection Service, some of the fireworks fell on the island of Hydra and caused a fire that destroyed roughly 30 hectares (75 acres) of pine forest.

At the hearing on Sunday, the captain of a neighbouring ship who witnessed the fireworks being set off was reportedly questioned.

At the beginning of the summer season, scores of wildfires have left at least one dead and severely damaged resorts and the Greek countryside.

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Extreme caution has been advised by the public protection agency due to the "very high" potential of fires, especially in the Attica area, the Peloponnese peninsula, and central Greece.

Greece's islands and mainland have seen a plethora of fires, some of which are thought to have been started intentionally.

The disastrous fires of 2023, which forced thousands of people to flee Rhodes, have put the nation on high alert for this summer. The hot and dry weather will be made worse by gusts of up to 46 miles per hour, according to the National Meteorological Service of Greece.

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According to media reports, Greek authorities indicted 13 members of a luxury yacht's crew on Sunday (June 23) for allegedly setting off fireworks that resulted in a significant blaze on an island close to Athens.

According to media reports, Greek authorities indicted 13 members of a luxury yacht's crew on Sunday (June 23) for allegedly setting off fireworks that resulted in a significant blaze on an island close to Athens. The crew will go on trial on Wednesday on charges of starting a criminal fire, according to the ERT public television. The crew may face up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to 200,000 euros ($214,000) under a recently strengthened law, which has brought attention to the case due to a recent spike in wildfires. The crew disputed the claims, and prosecutors will not arrest the 17 Kazakh passengers who were on the boat when the fireworks went off on Friday night, according to ERT. Also read: Greece's summer tragedy: Record heat wave ignites wildfires, closes Acropolis, and claims tourists' lives According to the Civil Protection Service, some of the fireworks fell on the island of Hydra and caused a fire that destroyed roughly 30 hectares (75 acres) of pine forest. At the hearing on Sunday, the captain of a neighbouring ship who witnessed the fireworks being set off was reportedly questioned. At the beginning of the summer season, scores of wildfires have left at least one dead and severely damaged resorts and the Greek countryside. Watch | Greece closes ancient tourist sites amid heatwave, strong winds expected to hit × Extreme caution has been advised by the public protection agency due to the "very high" potential of fires, especially in the Attica area, the Peloponnese peninsula, and central Greece. Greece's islands and mainland have seen a plethora of fires, some of which are thought to have been started intentionally. The disastrous fires of 2023, which forced thousands of people to flee Rhodes, have put the nation on high alert for this summer. The hot and dry weather will be made worse by gusts of up to 46 miles per hour, according to the National Meteorological Service of Greece. (With inputs from agencies)

Greece: Luxury yacht crew faces trial for causing wildfire near Athens with illegal fireworks

China's Yangtze River, Asia's longest and busiest waterway, has long suffered from bottlenecks that impede transportation efficiency, and there are rising requests for massive improvements to the artery to help enhance the local economies it connects.

China: Frequent 'traffic jams' on Yangtze river, calls rise for 'high quality' shipping

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Seoul: 22 killed in battery factory fire | 18th Lok Sabha inaugural session begins

An attack launched on synagogues, churches and a police post in Russia's Dagestan region killed at least 17&nbsp;people on Sunday.&nbsp;Videos that went viral on social media showed masked gunmen opening fire at these places of worship. Meanwhile, the first session of the 18th Lok Sabha is due to start today. In the beginning, President Droupadi Murmu&nbsp;will administer the oath to BJP lawmaker Bhartruhari Mahtab as the Pro-tem Speaker of the Lok Sabha. The death toll in the Hajj heat crisis has breached the 1300 mark.&nbsp;The Saudi Press Agency said that the number of fatalities&nbsp;reached 1,301, with 83 per cent being unauthorised to perform Hajj&nbsp;and having walked long distances under direct sunlight.

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Synagogues, churches and a police post in Russia's North Caucasus region of Dagestan came under attack on Sunday (June 23), killing at least 17&nbsp;people, including policemen and a priest.

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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) said on Sunday (June 23) that more than 1,300 pilgrims died during this year's Hajj which took place&nbsp;amid intense heat.

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French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday (June 23) vowed to "act until May 2027" no matter who wins the snap parliamentary elections scheduled for June 30 and July 7.&nbsp;

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An attack launched on synagogues, churches and a police post in Russia's Dagestan region killed at least 17 people on Sunday. Videos that went viral on social media showed masked gunmen opening fire at these places of worship.

An attack launched on synagogues, churches and a police post in Russia's Dagestan region killed at least 17 people on Sunday. Videos that went viral on social media showed masked gunmen opening fire at these places of worship. Meanwhile, the first session of the 18th Lok Sabha is due to start today. In the beginning, President Droupadi Murmu will administer the oath to BJP lawmaker Bhartruhari Mahtab as the Pro-tem Speaker of the Lok Sabha. The death toll in the Hajj heat crisis has breached the 1300 mark. The Saudi Press Agency said that the number of fatalities reached 1,301, with 83 per cent being unauthorised to perform Hajj and having walked long distances under direct sunlight. Click on the headlines to read more. Russia Dagestan terrorist attack: Churches and synagogues attacked; cops, priest among 17 killed Synagogues, churches and a police post in Russia's North Caucasus region of Dagestan came under attack on Sunday (June 23), killing at least 17 people, including policemen and a priest. Parliament Session 2024: Pro-tem Speaker has never been an issue in Parl's history, says Rijiju The first session of the 18th Lok Sabha will start on Monday. On this day, the oath-taking ceremony of newly-elected Members of the Indian Parliament, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi will take place. Hajj 2024: Saudi Arabia says death toll during pilgrimage is over 1,300 The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) said on Sunday (June 23) that more than 1,300 pilgrims died during this year's Hajj which took place amid intense heat. France snap elections: Macron vows to stay in charge 'until 2027' as far right eyes rout French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday (June 23) vowed to "act until May 2027" no matter who wins the snap parliamentary elections scheduled for June 30 and July 7. Watch: UK: Rishi Sunak to become first sitting UK PM to lose own seat in election? With Rishi Sunak’s Conservative Party facing a wipeout according to the polls, there are suggestions he could even become the first sitting prime minister in history to lose his seat. Watch for more details! ×

Morning news brief: Terrorist attack in Russia's Dagestan kills 17; Indian Parliament session begins; & more

Major record labels Sony (NYSE:SONY) Music, Universal Music Group (AS:UMG) and Warner Records sued artificial intelligence companies Suno and Udio on Monday, accusing them of committing mass copyright infringement by using the labels' recordings to train music-generating AI systems.

The companies copied music without permission to teach their systems to create music that will "directly compete with, cheapen, and ultimately drown out" human artists' work, according to federal lawsuits filed against Udio in New York and Suno in Massachusetts.

Representatives for Suno and Udio did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the complaints.

The complaints said Suno and Udio users have been able to recreate elements of songs including The Temptations' "My Girl," Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" and James Brown's "I Got You (I Feel Good)," and could generate vocals that are "indistinguishable" from musicians such as Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen and ABBA.

The labels asked the courts to award statutory damages of up to $150,000 per song the defendants allegedly copied.

The lawsuits are the first to target music-generating AI following several cases brought by authors, news outlets and others over the alleged misuse of their work to train text-based AI models powering chatbots like OpenAI's ChatGPT. AI companies have argued that their systems make fair use of copyrighted material.

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Cambridge, Massachusetts-based Suno and New York-based Udio have raised millions in funding this year for their AI systems, which create music in response to user text prompts.

The labels' complaints said the companies have been "deliberately evasive" about the material they used to train their technology, and that revealing it would "admit willful copyright infringement on an almost unimaginable scale."

"Unlicensed services like Suno and Udio that claim it's 'fair' to copy an artist's life's work and exploit it for their own profit without consent or pay set back the promise of genuinely innovative AI for us all," Mitch Glazier, CEO of the Recording Industry Association of America, said in a statement.

Major record labels Sony (NYSE:SONY) Music, Universal Music Group (AS:UMG) and Warner Records sued artificial intelligence companies Suno and Udio on Monday, accusing them of committing mass copyright infringement by using the labels' recordings to train music-generating AI systems.

Major record labels Sony (NYSE:SONY) Music, Universal Music Group (AS:UMG) and Warner Records sued artificial intelligence companies Suno and Udio on Monday, accusing them of committing mass copyright infringement by using the labels' recordings to train music-generating AI systems. The companies copied music without permission to teach their systems to create music that will "directly compete with, cheapen, and ultimately drown out" human artists' work, according to federal lawsuits filed against Udio in New York and Suno in Massachusetts. Representatives for Suno and Udio did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the complaints. The complaints said Suno and Udio users have been able to recreate elements of songs including The Temptations' "My Girl," Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" and James Brown's "I Got You (I Feel Good)," and could generate vocals that are "indistinguishable" from musicians such as Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen and ABBA. The labels asked the courts to award statutory damages of up to $150,000 per song the defendants allegedly copied. The lawsuits are the first to target music-generating AI following several cases brought by authors, news outlets and others over the alleged misuse of their work to train text-based AI models powering chatbots like OpenAI's ChatGPT. AI companies have argued that their systems make fair use of copyrighted material. Also read: US prosecutors push for criminal charges against Boeing over 737 Max crash settlement breach – Reports Cambridge, Massachusetts-based Suno and New York-based Udio have raised millions in funding this year for their AI systems, which create music in response to user text prompts. The labels' complaints said the companies have been "deliberately evasive" about the material they used to train their technology, and that revealing it would "admit willful copyright infringement on an almost unimaginable scale." "Unlicensed services like Suno and Udio that claim it's 'fair' to copy an artist's life's work and exploit it for their own profit without consent or pay set back the promise of genuinely innovative AI for us all," Mitch Glazier, CEO of the Recording Industry Association of America, said in a statement.

Music labels sue AI companies Suno, Udio for US copyright infringement

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says he is ready for a partial deal with Hamas to return some hostages. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas War: Israeli PM says, 'intense phase of Gaza war nearing end'

With Rishi Sunak’s Conservative Party facing a wipeout according to the polls, there are suggestions he could even become the first sitting prime minister in history to lose his seat. Watch in for more details!

UK: Sunak expected to become the first PM to lose his seat

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said that the "intense phase of the war with Hamas is about to end," and that the military's focus could then shift to Israel's northern border with Lebanon, where fighting with the Iran-backed group Hezbollah has intensified in recent weeks. Watch in for more details!

'Intense phase of Gaza war nearing end, focus could shift to Lebanon border, Netanyahu says

Eight Palestinians were killed on Sunday in an Israeli airstrike on Gaza. The strike hit part of a vocational college run by the UN Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA that is now providing aid to displaced families. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas War: 8 Palestinians killed in Israeli Airstrike on Gaza

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