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Trump renames AI 'super intelligence' as leaders jostle over dangers

Trump renames AI 'super intelligence' as leaders jostle over dangers

President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced that the US government would rename artificial intelligence "super intelligence" in official communications, as world leaders jostled over how to address the dangers of the fast-advancing technology.

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Man City hold Bayern to start Women's Champions League, Arsenal win late

Man City hold Bayern to start Women's Champions League, Arsenal win late

Manchester City fought from two goals down to grab a 2-2 draw at Bayern Munich on Tuesday to start their Women's Champions League season, while Mariona Caldentey was the hero as Arsenal left it late in their opener.

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Oil prices retreat as markets welcome US-Iran talks

Oil prices retreat as markets welcome US-Iran talks

Oil prices fell again Tuesday as markets focused on the potential upside of renewed US-Iran diplomatic engagement while shrugging off a bellicose address by President Trump at the United Nations.

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All-rounder Jacks stars as England beat Sri Lanka in 1st ODI

All-rounder Jacks stars as England beat Sri Lanka in 1st ODI

All-rounder Will Jacks starred with both bat and ball as England overwhelmed Sri Lanka by 89 runs in the first one-day international at Chester-le-Street on Tuesday.

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Chile's Atacama Desert blossoms with life after El Nino rains

Chile's Atacama Desert blossoms with life after El Nino rains

A resplendent display of flowers has bloomed across Chile's Atacama Desert, one of the driest places on earth, after the El Nino climate phenomenon brought heavy rain to the region.

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Man City peg back Bayern to start Women's Champions League

Man City peg back Bayern to start Women's Champions League

Manchester City fought from two goals down to grab a 2-2 draw at Bayern Munich on Tuesday to start the Women's Champions League.

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Sri Lanka hands 220-year jail terms to 15 convicted of Easter bombings

Sri Lanka hands 220-year jail terms to 15 convicted of Easter bombings

Sri Lanka’s High Court on Tuesday handed 220-year jail terms to 15 men convicted of direct involvement in the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings, which killed 279 people.

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Typhoon Dujuan leaves 7 dead in Japan from landslides, flooding: media

Typhoon Dujuan leaves 7 dead in Japan from landslides, flooding: media

Typhoon Dujuan left seven people dead with five others still missing Tuesday after the storm triggered landslides and flooding in the greater Tokyo area, Kyodo News reported, citing authorities.

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Snedeker backs Spaun for Ryder Cup after Presidents snub

Snedeker backs Spaun for Ryder Cup after Presidents snub

United States captain Brandt Snedeker is backing JJ Spaun to make next year's Ryder Cup team despite snubbing the former US Open champion for this week's Presidents Cup in Medinah.

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Ganna and Borghini lead Italy to mixed relay gold at cycling worlds

Ganna and Borghini lead Italy to mixed relay gold at cycling worlds

Elisa Longo Borghini and Filippo Ganna dug deep to lead the Italian mixed relay team to a long-awaited gold at the cycling world championships time-trial on Tuesday, ahead of France and Switzerland.

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