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England's seven-goal spree sends message to Euro rivals: Kane

England's seven-goal spree sends message to Euro rivals: Kane

Harry Kane said England's 7-0 rout of Croatia in the Nations League served as a statement of intent to their European rivals.

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Spy chief Clayton, the Trump loyalist tech bosses trust on AI

Spy chief Clayton, the Trump loyalist tech bosses trust on AI

Jay Clayton, Donald Trump's pick for AI czar, is the nation's top spy, and a rare figure trusted by both the president and the tech bosses determined to keep the AI boom roaring.

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Trump confirms national intelligence chief as new AI czar

Trump confirms national intelligence chief as new AI czar

US President Donald Trump on Sunday confirmed national intelligence chief Jay Clayton as head of a new White House task force on artificial intelligence, amid increasingly vocal warnings from researchers about the technology's potential dangers.

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Sydney Roosters edge Knights in tense NRL grand final

Sydney Roosters edge Knights in tense NRL grand final

The Sydney Roosters ended the Newcastle Knights' fairytale run with a thrilling 19-18 victory to clinch Australia's National Rugby League title on Sunday.

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Verstappen claims first win of year in chaotic Bahrain GP in Malaysia

Verstappen claims first win of year in chaotic Bahrain GP in Malaysia

Four-time world champion Max Verstappen secured his and Red Bull's first win this year with an imperious drive Sunday in chaotic conditions in a storm-delayed Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.

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Sabalenka out of China Open in third round, Medvedev into semis

Sabalenka out of China Open in third round, Medvedev into semis

Aryna Sabalenka was swatted aside in straight sets in the third round of the China Open on Sunday, leaving the women's draw without its top two seeds, while Daniil Medvedev went through for the men.

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Red Bull's Verstappen wins Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia

Red Bull's Verstappen wins Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia

Red Bull's Max Verstappen took his first win of the season at a chaotic Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia on Sunday that only started on the second attempt 1hr 40min late because of rain.

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Asian Games close in Japan after records, rancour and rain

Asian Games close in Japan after records, rancour and rain

The Asian Games in Japan closed on Sunday after a fortnight lit up by record-smashing young stars but marred by mishaps, mediocre crowds and accusations of mismanagement.

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Pro-Europe Latvian PM wins poll dominated by Russia, social worries

Pro-Europe Latvian PM wins poll dominated by Russia, social worries

Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs' centre-right party emerged as the victor on Sunday from Latvia's parliamentary election, and he will now set about forming a coalition to maintain his pro-European and pro-Ukrainian course.

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Alcaraz through to Japan Open semis, Fils crashes out

Alcaraz through to Japan Open semis, Fils crashes out

Carlos Alcaraz qualified for the semi-finals of the Japan Open on Sunday after an ailing Denis Shapovalov retired to hand the world number three a 7-6 (7/3), 2-1 victory.

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