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Pope Francis attends G7 summit in historic first
The pontiff brought his moral authority to bear on the Group of Seven, invited by host Italy to address a special session on the perils and promises of AI.
Pope Francis has addressed leaders at the G7 Summit in southern Italy, the first pontiff to do so.
Speaking at a special roundtable, the Pope challenged them to keep human dignity foremost in developing and using artificial intelligence, warning that such powerful technology risks turning human relations themselves into algorithms.
“Faced with the marvels of machines, which seem to know how to choose independently, we should be very clear that decision-making, even when we are confronted with its sometimes dramatic and urgent aspects, must always be left to the human person,” he said.
“We would condemn humanity to a future without hope if we took away people’s ability to make decisions about themselves and their lives, by dooming them to depend on the choices of machines.”
Francis brought his moral authority to bear on the Group of Seven, invited by host Italy to address a special session on the perils and promises of AI.
In doing so, he offered an ethical take on an issue that is increasingly on the agenda of international summits, government policy and corporate boards.
Francis said politicians must take the lead in making sure AI remains human-centric, so that decisions about when to use weapons or even less-lethal tools always remain made by humans and not machines.
He also took a swipe at autonomous weapons, saying it should never be left to machines to decide whether or not to kill a person.
“Allow me to insist, in light of the tragedy that is armed conflict, it is urgent to reconsider the development and use of devices like the so-called ‘lethal autonomous weapons’ and ultimately ban their use. This starts from an effective and concrete commitment to introduce ever greater and proper human control. No machine should ever choose to take the life of a human being,” he said.
The G7 final statement largely reflected his concerns. Leaders vowed to better coordinate the governance and regulatory frameworks surrounding AI to keep it ‘human-centered.’
At the same time, they acknowledged the potential impacts on the labour markets of machines taking the place of human workers and on the justice system of algorithms predicting recidivism.
“We will pursue an inclusive, human-centred, digital transformation that underpins economic growth and sustainable development, maximizes benefits, and manages risks, in line with our shared democratic values and respect for human rights,” they said.
By attending the summit, Francis joined a chorus of countries and global bodies pushing for stronger guardrails on AI following the boom in generative AI kickstarted by OpenAI’s ChatGPT chatbot.
On the weapons issue, G7 leaders said they recognised the impact of AI in the military domain “and the need for a framework for responsible development and use.” They encouraged states to make sure “military use of AI is responsible, complies with applicable international law, particularly international humanitarian law, and enhances international security.”
Ship SEIZED near UAE coast, UK military says
Iranian forces seized a vessel 38 nautical miles off the UAE coast early Thursday, a brazen provocation occurring just as President Donald Trump and Xi Jinping met in Beijing discussing key issues like the Strait of Hormuz.
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A ship was seized off the coast of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) near the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday morning, the British military reported.
The ship was boarded and “taken by unauthorized personnel” while it was roughly 38 nautical miles northeast of the United Arab Emirates’ oil export terminal Fujairah, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported Thursday.
UKMTO spotted the ship heading toward Iranian territorial waters after the seizure, it reported Thursday.
British authorities did not release information on who the ship belonged to or who seized it. Despite the lack of official corroboration, the BBC reported that the Honduras-flagged Hui Chuan was seized in the Strait on Thursday.
CARGO SHIP ATTACKED BY SMALL CRAFT NEAR STRAIT OF HORMUZ, UK MARITIME AGENCY SAYS
Ships are anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas in southern Iran on May 4. A report on May 15 said a ship was seized off the coast of the United Arab Emirates and is being brought toward Iranian waters. (Amirhossein Khorgooei/ISNA/AFP)
Citing the risk-management company Vanguard, the BBC reported that the ship’s operators told Vanguard that the Hui Chuan was operating as a “floating armory” for ships in the Strait to defend themselves from pirates.
A container ship sits at anchor in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, as a motorboat passes in the foreground on May 2, 2026. (Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA via AP)
At least two other ships have already been seized in the Strait of Hormuz since February.
IRAN SAYS ITS SMALL SUBS DEPLOYED TO STRAIT OF HORMUZ AS EXPERT EXPLAINS THREAT: ‘VULNERABLE TO DETECTION’
A cargo ship sails in the Persian Gulf toward the Strait of Hormuz on April 22, 2026. (AP Photo)
In April, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) seized the Panamanian-flagged MSC Francesca and the Epaminondes ships in the Strait.
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Fox News Digital contacted UKMTO and Vanguard for further information but did not immediately receive a response.
Al Jazeera’s Manuel Rapalo reports from Washington, where the first of two days of US-mediated ambassador-level talks between Israel and Lebanon concluded on Thursday. A ceasefire between them expires on Sunday, though Israel has killed 512 Lebanese since its implementation on April 17.
Published On 15 May 2026
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Miley Cyrus, Jisoo, Sabrina Carpenter, Al Pacino and More Photos from the Dior Cruise Show in Los Angeles
Jonathan Anderson gathered some of Hollywood’s most famous faces for the front row at his Dior Cruise Collection 2027 fashion show at Los Angeles’ LACMA on Wednesday night.
Spotted taking their seats underneath the new David Geffen Galleries were Miley Cyrus, Sabrina Carpenter, Al Pacino, Jisoo of Blackpink, Anya Taylor-Joy, Jeff Goldblum, Tracee Ellis Ross, Role Model, Grace Gummer, Dominic Fike, Miranda Kerr, Mikey Madison, Paul W. Downs, Leslie Mann, Miles Teller, Macaulay Culkin and Bill Pullman.
Guests entered LACMA through a simple entrance on Wilshire Boulevard lined on both sides by gaggles of photographers (some were apparently extras hired to act like shutterbugs). Inside, there were large stone-like step-and-repeats for more photos. Attendees were gifted Dior blankets at their seats as well as a mock script titled “Wilshire Boulevard” starring Anderson explaining the show’s noir theme and looks.
An after-party took place at Chateau Marmont.
Miley Cyrus told me she was grateful Anderson chose her hometown for the event. “I love that they came to L.A.,” she said. “That’s the best part.”
Of her all-denim look, the Grammy winner said, “What I love about L.A. is that it’s casual, so just stopping by to enjoy. Not overdone.”
Meanwhile, following the success of her “Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special,” I asked Cyrus if a reboot of the Disney Channel sitcom was in the works. “I don’t know about all that,” she said, smiling.
Cyrus cracked, “You always get me in trouble.”
Cyrus has credited my question about her possible plans to mark the two-decade milestone earlier in the year that prompted her and Disney to develop the special.
Tracee Ellis Ross also said she was “so pleased” the show took place in Los Angeles: “I don’t have to get on a plane.”
See all the best celebrity looks at the Dior fashion show below.
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Miley Cyrus and Mikey Madison
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores Miley Cyrus and Mikey Madison at the Dior 2027 Cruise Collection Show held at LACMA on May 13, 2026 in Los Angeles.
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Anya Taylor-Joy
Image Credit: Christopher Polk Anya Taylor-Joy at Dior 2027 Cruise Collection Show held at LACMA on May 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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Danny Elfman
Image Credit: Christopher Polk Danny Elfman at Dior 2027 Cruise Collection Show held at LACMA on May 13, 2026 in Los Angeles.
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Role Model
Image Credit: Christopher Polk Role Model at Dior 2027 Cruise Collection Show held at LACMA on May 13, 2026 in Los Angeles.
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Jake Shane
Image Credit: Christopher Polk Jake Shane at Dior 2027 Cruise Collection Show held at LACMA on May 13, 2026 in Los Angeles.
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Esther McGregor
Image Credit: Christopher Polk Esther McGregor at Dior 2027 Cruise Collection Show held at LACMA on May 13, 2026 in Los Angeles.
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Paul W. Downs
Image Credit: Christopher Polk Paul W. Downs at Dior 2027 Cruise Collection Show held at LACMA on May 13, 2026 in Los Angeles.
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Jay Shetty
Image Credit: Christopher Polk Jay Shetty at Dior 2027 Cruise Collection Show held at LACMA on May 13, 2026 in Los Angeles.
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Christine Chiu
Image Credit: Christopher Polk Christine Chiu at Dior 2027 Cruise Collection Show held at LACMA on May 13, 2026 in Los Angeles.
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Terrence O’Connor
Image Credit: Christopher Polk Terrence O’Connor at Dior 2027 Cruise Collection Show held at LACMA on May 13, 2026 in Los Angeles.
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Tracee Ellis Ross
Image Credit: Christopher Polk Tracee Ellis Ross at Dior 2027 Cruise Collection Show held at LACMA on May 13, 2026 in Los Angeles.
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LaKeith Stanfield
Image Credit: Christopher Polk LaKeith Stanfield at Dior 2027 Cruise Collection Show held at LACMA on May 13, 2026 in Los Angeles.
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Sam Kim and Ejae
Image Credit: Christopher Polk Sam Kim and Ejae at Dior 2027 Cruise Collection Show held at LACMA on May 13, 2026 in Los Angeles.
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Sabrina Carpenter
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores Sabrina Carpenter at the Dior 2027 Cruise Collection Show held at LACMA on May 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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Jisoo
Image Credit: Variety via Getty Images Jisoo at Dior 2027 Cruise Collection Show held at LACMA on May 13, 2026 in Los Angeles.
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Chase Sui Wonders
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores Chase Sui Wonders at the Dior 2027 Cruise Collection Show held at LACMA on May 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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Cookie Johnson and EJ Johnson
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores Cookie Johnson and EJ Johnson at the Dior 2027 Cruise Collection Show held at LACMA on May 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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Al Pacino
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores Al Pacino at the Dior 2027 Cruise Collection Show held at LACMA on May 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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Miley Cyrus
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores Miley Cyrus at the Dior 2027 Cruise Collection Show held at LACMA on May 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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Eileen Gu
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores Eileen Gu at the Dior 2027 Cruise Collection Show held at LACMA on May 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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Owen Thiele
Image Credit: Variety via Getty Images Owen Thiele at Dior 2027 Cruise Collection Show held at LACMA on May 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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Ejae
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores Ejae at the Dior 2027 Cruise Collection Show held at LACMA on May 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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Jisoo and Anya Taylor-Joy
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores Jisoo and Anya Taylor-Joy at the Dior 2027 Cruise Collection Show held at LACMA on May 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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Miles Teller and Keleigh Sperry
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores Miles Teller and Keleigh Sperry at the Dior 2027 Cruise Collection Show held at LACMA on May 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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