Web Stories Sunday, February 22
Game in AI debate in running for top Bafta award

Tom RichardsonBBC NewsbeatEmbark StudiosArc Raiders has been a smash hit, but its use of AI has sparked debateA video game at the centre of a debate over artificial intelligence (AI) is in the running for the top prize at next year’s Bafta Game Awards.Arc Raiders, from Swedish developer Embark Studios, has been a smash-hit since its October launch, selling more than four million copies.But the multiplayer shooter has been criticised for using text-to-speech tools to…

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Quebec debates stricter rules on religion in public spaces

The Canadian province of Quebec plans to impose restrictions on public prayer and limit the exclusive offering of religion-based menus, like kosher and halal meals, in public institutions. The new bill would expand on a 2019 religious symbols law that has fuelled fierce debate throughout the country. Bill 21 prohibits…

Dozens injured after magnitude 7.5 quake strikes northern Japan

At least 30 people were injured after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake hit north-eastern Japan on Monday night, forcing thousands of people to evacuate their homes.The quake occurred at 23:15 (14:15 GMT) at a depth of 50km (31mi), about 80km off the coast of the Aomori region, the Japan Meteorological Agency…

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Greek sheep and goat cull raises fears of feta cheese shortage

Kostas KoukoumakasThessaly, central GreeceAFP via Getty ImagesSheep and goats across Greece have been hit by outbreaks of poxHundreds of thousands of sheep and goats are being culled in Greece, due to the outbreak of an infectious disease. It may affect production and exports of the country’s famous feta cheese.Anastasia Siourtou…

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‘Life being stressful is not an illness’

Catherine Burns,Health correspondent,Vicki Loader,Health producerandHarriet AgerholmGetty ImagesHundreds of GPs across England have told the BBC they think mental health problems are being over-diagnosed. One commonly-held view by family doctors, our research suggests, is that society tends to over-medicalise normal life stresses. But they’re also concerned about how hard it is…