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England dominate sorry Pakistan, close in on Test series sweep

England dominate sorry Pakistan, close in on Test series sweep

Pakistan threatened to implode on Thursday as England moved to the brink of a crushing series whitewash with three days still remaining in a one-sided third Test at Edgbaston.

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2030 Winter Olympics chief Grospiron quits

2030 Winter Olympics chief Grospiron quits

The head of the organising committee for the 2030 Winter Olympics in the French Alps, Edgar Grospiron, resigned on Thursday following months of tensions.

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Kung wins Vuelta time-trial as Mas retains lead

Kung wins Vuelta time-trial as Mas retains lead

Swiss Stefan Kung won Thursday's stage 18 time-trial as Spaniard Enric Mas retained the overall lead at the Vuelta a Espana.

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AI Risks to Enter 60–80% of Liability and Cyber Insurance Underwriting by 2028, ScienceSoft Predicts

AI Risks to Enter 60–80% of Liability and Cyber Insurance Underwriting by 2028, ScienceSoft Predicts

ScienceSoft has released proprietary research on how midsize US insurers will address artificial intelligence (AI) risks in coverage and underwriting through 2028. Drawing on insurance market data, perspectives from industry experts, and ScienceSoft’s experience working with insurance organizations, the research examines whether growing AI-related losses will lead to a new class of AI-specific insurance.

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DR Congo school fire leaves at least 14 children dead

DR Congo school fire leaves at least 14 children dead

A fire broke out Thursday in a school in the eastern DR Congo city of Bukavu, causing a stampede that killed at least 14 children, local and health sources said.

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Ultimate Championship as big as Olympics - and more lucrative, says Bolt

Ultimate Championship as big as Olympics - and more lucrative, says Bolt

Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt claimed 19 global titles in a storied career, but he wishes the kind of prize money on offer at the Ultimate Championship from Friday had been available when he was competing.

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USA and France ease into women's Basketball World Cup semis

USA and France ease into women's Basketball World Cup semis

The United States breezed into the semi-finals of the Women's Basketball World Cup with a commanding 108-56 win against Hungary on Thursday.

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Diana's 'revenge dress' to go up for auction in New York

Diana's 'revenge dress' to go up for auction in New York

Princess Diana's famous "revenge dress" that she wore on the evening that then-Prince Charles made a public admission of adultery is to be auctioned in New York in December.

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ECB lifts borrowing costs amid energy shock, opens door for more hikes

ECB lifts borrowing costs amid energy shock, opens door for more hikes

The European Central Bank raised interest rates Thursday for the second time this year as renewed Middle East fighting fans fears of higher inflation, and opened the door for further hikes.

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England dominate Pakistan, close in on Test series sweep

England dominate Pakistan, close in on Test series sweep

Ruthless England tamed Pakistan's inexperienced attack in the third Test at Edgbaston on Thursday to move to the brink of a series whitewash against their hapless opponents.

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