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"Claude 1 Existed Before ChatGPT": Why Anthropic Chose Not To Release It

Anthropic had an early version of its model Claude 1, even before OpenAI launched ChatGPT in 2022, but the company chose not to release it, CEO Dario Amodei has revealed. Claude 1 was launched in March 2023.

Published on: 24.02.2026 13:03
Australian PM Anthony Albanese Evacuated From Residence After Bomb Threat

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was evacuated from his official residence over a bomb threat on Tuesday. He was taken to a separate location for several hours.

Published on: 24.02.2026 13:01
Iran Faces US Wrath, But 5,000 Sailors On USS Ford Face 650 Failing Toilets

The USS Gerald R. Ford has been at sea since June last year. The Republican leader's decision to extend its deployment for a second time has snowballed into a growing list of problems, such as blocked toilets and sewage troubles.

Published on: 24.02.2026 12:56
Will AI Replace Software Engineers? What Anthropic CEO Said

As the world comes to grips with the gargantuan growth of artificial intelligence and the threat it poses to the job market, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has some career advice for young professionals.

Published on: 24.02.2026 12:24
Zelensky Reveals The Bunker From Where He Led Response To Russian Invasion

Walking through a warren of tunnels under central Kyiv, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said it was from this secure compound that he started marshalling Ukraine's response to Russia's invasion on February 24, 2022.

Published on: 24.02.2026 12:22
Anthropic Co-Founder Dario Amodei Explains Why He Left Sam Altman's OpenAI

Differences over the vision and approach to artificial intelligence: those were the primary reasons Dario Amodei, co-founder of AI firm Anthropic, left OpenAI.

Published on: 24.02.2026 11:47
"Was Starting To Despair": Why Anthropic CEO Shifted From Biology To AI

Trained as a physicist and biophysicist, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei once set his sights on curing disease.

Published on: 24.02.2026 11:41
What's Anthropic's Plan In India? CEO Dario Amodei Shows A Preview

Anthropic wants to embed itself inside India's powerful IT and consulting ecosystem, CEO Dario Amodei has said.

Published on: 24.02.2026 11:25
Tour Guide In Egypt Draws On 4,000-Year-Old Pyramid, Video Leads To His Arrest

Videos circulating online show the guide sketching what appeared to be a diagram in chalk as he explained something to a group of tourists.

Published on: 24.02.2026 11:02
"Attacks By Pakistanis": Owner After Shutting Down Indian Eatery In London

An Indian-origin restaurant owner in London has claimed that he has to shut down his eatery after a 16-year run due to a combination of factors, including repeated "disturbances and attacks by Pakistanis."

Published on: 24.02.2026 10:23
Australian Woman Breaks Guinness World Records With Massive Shopkins Collection

Shopkins are small collectible toys designed in the shape of food, clothing, and everyday items.

Published on: 24.02.2026 10:21
Why 'El Mencho' Became One Of The World's Most Wanted Men

Under El Mencho's leadership, CJNG expanded aggressively through violence and strategic alliances.

Published on: 24.02.2026 10:02
Foreign Woman Reveals 5 Surprising Things About Solo Travel In India: 'Genuinely Shocked Me'

Travel vlogger Maya Rey shares five surprising facts about solo travel in India, highlighting local hospitality, English proficiency, and unique cultural aspects.

Published on: 24.02.2026 08:55
"It Has Everything": Australian Man Calls India The World's Must-Visit Destination

He says that traveling to India can change a person's perspective on the world. According to him, it offers a unique blend of nature, culture, and everyday life that is not easily found elsewhere.

Published on: 24.02.2026 08:54
"Flirted Too Hard": American Woman's Pakistan Move Triggers Mixed Reactions

The post has since attracted significant attention, particularly because of the contrast between her upbringing in the United States and her current surroundings.

Published on: 24.02.2026 08:54
4 Killed As Iranian Military Helicopter Crashes Into Market

An Iranian military helicopter crashed into a fruit and vegetable market in central Iran on Tuesday, reportedly killing at least four people.

Published on: 24.02.2026 08:41
Why Trump's New 15% Tariffs Can Again Land In Legal Trouble

US President Donald Trump's temporary 15 per cent tariffs, announced to replace those struck down by the US Supreme Court, may also land in legal troubles.

Published on: 24.02.2026 08:38
Mexico's Cartel Map: The Major Drug Empires And Where They Rule

The hills of Jalisco echoed with gunfire before dawn on Sunday. By the time the smoke cleared, Mexico's most wanted man, Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, or El Mencho, was bleeding in the back of a military vehicle.

Published on: 24.02.2026 08:18
Kim Jong Un's Sister Kim Yo Jong Promoted As Kim Family Tightens Power Grip

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's sister has been promoted, the latest sign of the Kim family consolidating its grip on power as the ruling party convenes a key party meeting to chart the policy direction for the coming years.

Published on: 24.02.2026 08:17
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan Receives Eye Treatment At Hospital

Pakistan's jailed former prime minister Imran Khan received eye treatment on Tuesday, according to a hospital statement, although a spokesman for the ex-cricket star complained he was not allowed to see his personal doctor.

Published on: 24.02.2026 07:44

News from Arabic Countries

Epstein files: The arrests and the resignations

Al Jazeera breaks down all the arrests and resignations since the second part of the Epstein files were made public.

Published on: 24.02.2026 14:05
Palestinians in Gaza endure flooded tents during Ramadan

Thousands of tents have been flooded across Gaza during the first winter storm since Ramadan began.

Published on: 24.02.2026 13:45
‘We asked UK gov’t to declare what’s happening in Gaza as a genocide’

Irish children’s author Chris Haughton warns that silencing authors on Gaza threatens free expression.

Published on: 24.02.2026 13:32
Egyptian drama sparks outrage in Israel over Gaza war portrayal

Egyptian series ‘People of the Land’ has stirred backlash from Israelis over its retelling of Israel’s crimes in Gaza.

Published on: 24.02.2026 13:04
Epstein files fallout: Muted US response vs political reckoning in Europe

The newly released Epstein files have triggered political fallout in the UK and parts of Europe, but far less in the US.

Published on: 24.02.2026 13:04
Video: Ukraine’s Zelenskyy receives standing ovation from EU Parliament

Politicians at the European Parliament gave Ukrainian president Zelenskyy a standing ovation.

Published on: 24.02.2026 12:57
Young Palestinian artists turn Gaza’s ruins into art

Young Palestinian artists in Gaza are turning the city’s ruins into a canvas through ‘Breathe and Paint’.

Published on: 24.02.2026 12:56
Israeli forces fired over 900 bullets to kill Gaza medics in 2025: Report

Investigation reveals Israeli soldiers fired over 900 bullets at aid workers before executing survivors in Gaza.

Published on: 24.02.2026 12:52
Paris Saint-Germain star Achraf Hakimi to stand trial in rape case

The 27-year-old footballer denies allegations first made in 2023 that he raped a woman.

Published on: 24.02.2026 12:49
Heavy rains flood Gaza tents as Israel kills two more Palestinians

Palestinians across Gaza are living with inadequate shelter as they brave the winter months with little protection.

Published on: 24.02.2026 12:44
UK comic Russell Brand pleads not guilty to new rape, sex assault charges

Appearing in a London court, Brand denies accusations of raping one woman ​and sexually assaulting another in 2009.

Published on: 24.02.2026 12:16
When the world retreats: Volunteers are filling Sudan’s humanitarian void

Volunteers struggle to fill the gap left by declining international support in Sudan.

Published on: 24.02.2026 12:14
Ukraine marks four years of Russia’s war

It’s been four years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion on Ukraine. Al Jazeera’s Audrey MacAlpine is in Kyiv.

Published on: 24.02.2026 12:12
European leaders pray with Ukraine’s Zelenskyy on invasion anniversary

A number of EU leaders prayed with Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy in Kyiv, to mark Russia's invasion anniversary.

Published on: 24.02.2026 11:44
Russia-Ukraine four years of war

Al Jazeera’s Nils Adler returns to Ukraine to capture how blackouts, air raid sirens and exhaustion shape daily life.

Published on: 24.02.2026 11:44
New Trump tariffs take effect days after Supreme Court ruling

New tariffs on imported goods come into effect as Trump moves to rebuild his trade agenda after top court's ruling.

Published on: 24.02.2026 10:56
Residents raise alarm as violence-hit Guadalajara to host World Cup games

Mexican city set to host 2026 World Cup games erupts in violence after army kills the leader of a powerful drug cartel.

Published on: 24.02.2026 10:47
In Pictures: Four years of Ukraine war

UN says more than 15,000 civilians and 763 children killed, highlighting the immense human cost of the ongoing conflict.

Published on: 24.02.2026 10:36
Blast kills policeman in Moscow train station on Ukraine war anniversary

A police officer has been killed in an explosion in the Russian capital.

Published on: 24.02.2026 10:32
LIVE: Pakistan vs England – T20 World Cup Super Eight

Follow our live score, photo updates and commentary stream from today's Super Eight match in Pallekele, Sri Lanka.

Published on: 24.02.2026 10:25
Ukrainians were shocked by Russia’s war. Now many are numb and hopeless

Al Jazeera’s Nils Adler reflects on the changes he has seen in Ukraine after four years of reporting on the war.

Published on: 24.02.2026 10:03
Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao agree to fight rematch in September

Rematch of 2015 bout to be streamed on Netflix and will be the first boxing event to be held at the Sphere in Las Vegas.

Published on: 24.02.2026 09:31
Iran army helicopter crashes into market, killing 2 pilots and 2 merchants

The incident in Isfahan province follows crash of fighter jet in Hamadan province less than a week ago.

Published on: 24.02.2026 09:24
What do four years of war in Ukraine add up to?

It's year five of the war in Ukraine. Close to two million casualties, and Russia holds less territory than in 2022.

Published on: 24.02.2026 09:17
Mapping Russian attacks and territorial gains across Ukraine

On the war's fourth anniversary, Russia occupies 20 percent of Ukraine's territory, but the front line shifts slowly.

Published on: 24.02.2026 09:15