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US invites Venezuela to G20 energy summit

US invites Venezuela to G20 energy summit

A Venezuelan delegation will participate in this week's G20 energy meetings in Texas, US officials said Monday, as the world grapples with soaring energy prices driven by the Middle East war.

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Ex-Ireland fly-half O'Gara extends deal as La Rochelle coach

Ex-Ireland fly-half O'Gara extends deal as La Rochelle coach

Former Ireland fly-half Ronan O'Gara has extended his contract as La Rochelle head coach to 2031 ending talk of a move to international rugby, the French Top 14 side announced on Monday.

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New York seizes 12 celeb deep-fake porn sites

New York seizes 12 celeb deep-fake porn sites

Authorities in New York announced Monday the seizure of a dozen prominent websites hosting pornographic celebrity deep-fakes that featured politicians and actors.

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Russian attacks on Ukraine railways escalating every week: rail CEO to AFP

Russian attacks on Ukraine railways escalating every week: rail CEO to AFP

Russian strikes on Ukraine's rail network are worsening every week, the CEO of the state operator told AFP on Monday, after one attack hit a train used by diplomats near the Polish border.

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Jesse Eisenberg channels emotional intensity into 'The Debut'

Jesse Eisenberg channels emotional intensity into 'The Debut'

For director and actor Jesse Eisenberg, life unfolds to the rhythm of a musical, making his comedy-drama "The Debut" a natural outlet for his intensity.

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France, Iraq deepen energy, defence ties during Zaidi visit

France, Iraq deepen energy, defence ties during Zaidi visit

France and Iraq on Monday called for a "diversification of export routes" for oil and gas in the Middle East in response to the instability generated by the conflict between the United States and Iran, following talks in Paris.

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Alarm over AI grows as divided US Congress struggles to act

Alarm over AI grows as divided US Congress struggles to act

The US Congress returned from recess Monday facing urgent warnings that artificial intelligence could spin dangerously out of control -- and little agreement over whether, or how, Washington should intervene.

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PopDEX Surpasses $61M TVL and $2B Trading Volume in Closed Beta

PopDEX Surpasses $61M TVL and $2B Trading Volume in Closed Beta

PopDEX a trader-first perpetual decentralized exchange, has surpassed $61 million in total value locked (TVL) and $2 billion in cumulative trading volume during its Closed Beta, as the perpetual decentralized exchange builds early traction ahead of broader market expansion. The platform now supports 66 trading pairs spanning major cryptocurrencies, RWA-related markets, and emerging assets.

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Nigeria's Dangote refinery launches continent's biggest IPO

Nigeria's Dangote refinery launches continent's biggest IPO

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote on Monday launched what is slated to be Africa's biggest initial public offering (IPO), aiming to raise $1.6 billion to partly expand his mega oil refinery into the world's largest.

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Oasis announce new 2027 world tour

Oasis announce new 2027 world tour

British rockers Oasis on Monday announced a new world tour in 2027 with shows planned in Britain, Europe, and the US after the sell-out success of their surprise comeback tour last year.

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