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China goes rural with data centres in quest to power AI
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China's robots open to opportunities in search of commercial breakthrough
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Trump pauses planned 50% tariffs on Canadian goods for three days
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Tech leads losses as Asian stocks track Wall St selloff
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Ikitau, Suaalii named in Australia squad for Argentina Tests
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US, South Korea cut drills short after Trump criticism
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'American Doctor' shows brutality of conflict in Gaza
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Italian scientists bet on octopus to fight crab invasion
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New Zealand blocks lawsuits against firms over climate harm
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New 'Insidious' reflects anxiety of being a new parent: director
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Aussie Rules club suspends five players amid police probe
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No.1 Sabalenka slams Wang to advance at Cincinnati
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No.1 Sabalenka slams Wang to power ahead in Cincinnati
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Turkey rejects Israeli claims after strike on Syria air base
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Israel blames Turkey after strike on Syria air base
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Climate change main driver of European ocean warming: study
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Trump, Carney talk as Canada seeks to hold off new US tariffs
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Gauff finds a way into the Cincinnati fourth round
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NASA images reveal crater left by SpaceX rocket's Moon crash
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ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies at age 77
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UN atomic watchdog says found tons of nuclear material at Syria site
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Bayern's Musiala reveals 'neurological disorder' after on-field collapse
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Ecuadoran diplomat enters race to be next UN chief
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Angelique Kidjo immortalised on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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US sanctions ICC chief Tomoko Akane of Japan
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France to expel two Iranian diplomats: foreign minister
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US moves to open vast tracts of pristine forests to logging
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Spain's Granada closes iconic Alhambra as new quake hits
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US sanctions International Criminal Court chief Tomoko Akane of Japan
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Venus, Stephens, Monfils named among US Open wild cards
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Meta hooked children and misled public: prosecutors
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Rodri joins La Liga champions Barcelona from Manchester City
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France's first women's rights minister Yvette Roudy dies, aged 97
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Disney, ABC sue US regulator over threat to broadcast licenses
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French producer Nicolas Altmayer, Dior PR chief Favier die in car crash
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Trump, Carney hold talks as new US tariffs on Canada loom
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Bezos consortium bought nearly 40 percent of Liverpool: report
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Germany opens new drone research centre as security threats mount
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Trump says no Iran talks planned, claims Hormuz 'new US territory'
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How only a few tree species drive Amazon forest recovery
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Canada seeks to avert new US tariffs as deadline looms
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Ivonne A-Baki enters race to be next UN chief
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US primaries test Democrat comeback hopes in Trump stronghold
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Ukraine says Russian strike kills 10 in northeast region
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Scientists discover how narwhals grow nature's only straight tusk
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Meta in court over child social media addiction
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DR Congo Ebola outbreak 'far from being under control': WHO chief
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Vieira appointed Senegal head coach after World Cup disappointment
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Firefighters in 'decisive' push to encircle Belgian wildfire
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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky called Russian troops "murderers, torturers, rapists, looters" on Monday after dozens of bodies were found near Kyiv, triggering global outrage and vows of tough new sanctions on Moscow.
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam declines to run for second term
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam announced Monday that she will not seek another term as the city's political elite prepares to select a new leader next month.
Right wing Chaves wins Costa Rica presidency as Figueres concedes
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Ukraine war sows more turmoil for UK farms
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Serbia president declares election win
Serbia's leader Aleksandar Vucic claimed a landslide victory in general elections Sunday paving the way for another term as president and extending his decade-long rule in the Balkan nation.
UN talks on climate solutions wrap up two days into overtime
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Outrage at Russian 'war crimes' swells, fresh attacks slam Ukraine
Global outrage at accusations of Russian war crimes in Ukraine mounted Sunday with the discovery of mass graves and corpses in streets near Kyiv, as President Volodymyr Zelensky directly blamed leaders in Moscow for the "torture" and "killings" of civilians.
Hungary PM Orban on course for fourth term
Nationalist Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban seemed set for a fourth term Sunday as early results from a hard-fought general election gave his Fidesz party a lead after a campaign overshadowed by the war in neighbouring Ukraine.
Bucha mourns at mass graves in wreck of Russian retreat
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Outrage at Russian 'war crimes' after civilians killed in Ukraine
Global outrage at accusations of Russian war crimes in Ukraine mounted on Sunday as the discovery of mass graves and "executed" civilians near Kyiv prompted vows of action at the International Criminal Court.
Pope laments 'tormented Ukraine', defends migrants on Malta trip
Pope Francis decried the "sacrilegious war" in Ukraine on Sunday as he wrapped up a two-day trip to Malta that bore a pointed pro-migrant message and drew his sharpest rebuke yet of Russia's invasion.
Hungarian PM Orban and opposition await results after hard-fought vote
Hungarians turned out in high numbers to vote Sunday with nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban seeking a fourth term in a hard-fought general election overshadowed by the war in neighbouring Ukraine.
Sarkozy's name jeered at French election rally
The name of former French president Nicolas Sarkozy was jeered at an election rally of his right-wing Republicans party on Sunday, reflecting anger at his decision not to join campaigning ahead of next weekend's vote.
S.Sudan rivals seal security pact in peace 'milestone'
In what has been hailed as a major breakthrough, South Sudan's rival leaders sealed an agreement Sunday on a key military provision of their stuttering peace deal.
Hungarians flock to polls as Orban faces united opposition
Hungarians turned out in high numbers to vote Sunday with nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban seeking a fourth term in a tight general election overshadowed by the war in neighbouring Ukraine.
Russia accused of war crimes after civilians killed in Ukraine
Ukraine and Western nations on Sunday accused Russian troops of war crimes after the discovery of mass graves and "executed" civilians near Kyiv, prompting vows of action at the International Criminal Court.
Costa Ricans vote in poll dominated by poverty, unemployment
Costa Ricans began voting on Sunday to elect one of two scandal-tainted presidential candidates in a country grappling with sky-high poverty and unemployment.
Costa Rica presidential candidates vow to tackle unemployment
Costa Ricans began voting on Sunday to elect one of two scandal-tainted presidential candidates in a country grappling with sky-high poverty and unemployment.
Ukraine accuses Russia of war crimes as air strikes hit Odessa
Ukraine on Sunday accused Russian troops of war crimes after the discovery of mass graves and civilians apparently "executed" in the streets of Bucha, near the capital Kyiv.
Pakistan to go to the polls after PM Khan foils sacking attempt
Pakistan will go to the polls to elect a new government within three months after Prime Minister Imran Khan foiled an attempt to boot him from office Sunday by getting the president to dissolve the national assembly.
Russia targets Ukraine's Odessa as UN seeks ceasefire
Explosions rocked the strategic Ukrainian port city of Odessa on Sunday, as a top UN official headed to Moscow to try to secure a "humanitarian ceasefire" and after evidence emerged of possible civilian killings around Kyiv.
Air strikes hit Ukraine's strategic port Odessa
Air strikes rocked Ukraine's strategic Black Sea port of Odessa early Sunday, AFP reporters said, but there were no casualties, according to the army.
Pakistan PM calls for parliament to be dissolved, fresh elections
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan called Sunday for the president to dissolve parliament and hold a fresh election, minutes after the national assembly deputy speaker declined to hear a no-confidence motion into his rule.
Serbians vote in polls overshadowed by war in Ukraine
Serbians went to the polls on Sunday in elections that will likely see populist President Aleksandar Vucic extend his rule in the Balkan country, as he vows to provide stability amid war raging in Ukraine.
Pope evokes Malta's welcome of St Paul in migrant appeal
Pope Francis visited the grotto Sunday where St. Paul lived after washing up on Malta, recalling the welcome the Apostle received and urging better treatment of modern day arrivals on the Mediterranean island.
Serbians vote in 'stability' polls overshadowed by war in Ukraine
Serbians headed to the polls on Sunday in elections that will likely see populist President Aleksandar Vucic extend his rule in the Balkan country, as he vows to provide stability amid war raging in Ukraine.
'Not forgotten': Prisoners prep to vote in French election
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Pakistan PM faces dismissal as parliament sits for no-confidence vote
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan looked likely to be booted out of office later Sunday as parliament gathered to vote on a no-confidence motion following weeks of political turmoil.
Serbians cast votes in polls overshadowed by war in Ukraine
Serbians head to the polls on Sunday in elections that will likely see populist President Aleksandar Vucic extend his rule in the Balkan country, as he vows to provide stability amid war raging in Ukraine.
Hungary vote goes to wire as PM Orban seeks fourth term
Nationalist Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban faces a tough challenge with a united opposition in an unpredictable general election Sunday, after a campaign dominated by Russia's invasion of neighbouring Ukraine.