Georgia capital to demolish unfinished landmark amid political feud
Authorities in the Georgian capital Tbilisi have approved the demolition of a half-finished futuristic cultural complex, rekindling a debate over one of the city's most divisive landmarks.
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Lucu urges France to keep heads in steamy Tokyo
France captain Maxime Lucu warned Friday that the heat and humidity in steamy Tokyo will affect decision-making when his side face Japan in the Nations Championship.
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Australian cyclist Dennis admits driving while disqualified
Australian former world champion cyclist Rohan Dennis admitted on Friday to driving while disqualified over a 2023 road incident in the lead-up to his wife's accidental death.
Read moreTokyo, Taipei lead losses as Asian markets suffer fresh tech rout
Tokyo and Taipei led heavy losses on a glum day for Asian markets Friday, with tech firms once again in the crosshairs as investors cash in following this year's breathtaking rally.
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Volvo Cars sees declining sales in 'challenging' environment
Swedish carmaker Volvo Cars on Friday reported a drop in sales in the second quarter, noting a "very challenging environment," but said it expected sales to pick up in the second half of the year.
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Root says England 'learning on the job' in ODIs after 99 no against India
Joe Root said his younger England team-mates were having to "learn on the job" in one-day international cricket because of a lack of experience of the 50-over games.
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India launches first hydrogen-powered train in clean energy push
India launched its first hydrogen-powered train Friday, joining a small group of nations testing the technology as part of efforts to decarbonise rail transport and cut dependence on fossil fuels.
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China's Moonshot AI chases 'DeepSeek moment' with much-hyped model
A model released Friday by Chinese startup Moonshot AI has fuelled buzz around the country's tech prowess, as experts said it could rival some of the more advanced offerings from US labs.
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MEXC May–June Report: 750M+ USDT Futures Insurance Fund & 100% Asset Reserves
MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, today released its May–June bimonthly security report, reinforcing its role as a trusted global gateway where security and trust always come first. The audit indicates that MEXC's Futures Insurance Fund surpassed a landmark threshold of 750 million USDT as of June 29, marking a substantial 34% expansion over the preceding reporting period. Concurrently, reserve verification data confirm that the coverage ratios for BTC, ETH, USDT, and USDC all remained safely above 100%, with Bitcoin delivering a reserve ratio of 269.35%.
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With climate ambitions in question, EU reforms carbon market
The European Union on Friday unveils reforms of its carbon market, after fierce wrangling between countries, industry and activists over the pace of the bloc's climate push.
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