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Asian markets sink as tech bubble fears grow

Asian markets sink as tech bubble fears grow

Tech companies led a sell-off across Asia on Wednesday as investors grow increasingly worried about an AI bubble following a rally this year that has seen valuations hit record highs.

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Beyond limits: Croatian freediver's breathtaking record

Beyond limits: Croatian freediver's breathtaking record

For almost 30 minutes, Vitomir Maricic didn't take a breath. Face down in a pool, surrounded by anxious onlookers, the Croatian freediver fought spasming pain to redefine what doctors thought was possible.

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Tottenham supporting Udogie after alleged gun threat in London

Tottenham supporting Udogie after alleged gun threat in London

Tottenham say they are supporting 22-year-old Italian international defender Destiny Udogie and his family after he was allegedly threatened with a gun in London.

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Thunder roll Clippers to stay unbeaten as SGA keeps streak alive

Thunder roll Clippers to stay unbeaten as SGA keeps streak alive

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander kept his remarkable scoring streak alive as the Oklahoma City Thunder came from behind to extend their unbeaten start to the NBA season with a 126-107 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday.

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In appeal, Australian mushroom murderer alleges 'miscarriage of justice'

In appeal, Australian mushroom murderer alleges 'miscarriage of justice'

Australian convicted murderer Erin Patterson has alleged a "substantial miscarriage of justice" took place when she was convicted for killing three people with toxic mushrooms, court documents made public on Wednesday showed.

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Toyota hikes profit forecasts 'despite US tariffs'

Toyota hikes profit forecasts 'despite US tariffs'

Japanese auto giant Toyota on Wednesday hiked its operating income and net profit forecasts for the current fiscal year despite the impact of US tariffs.

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Typhoon death toll soars past 90 in the Philippines

Typhoon death toll soars past 90 in the Philippines

The death toll from Typhoon Kalmaegi in the Philippines climbed past 90 on Wednesday as the devastating impact on hard-hit Cebu province became clearer after the worst flooding in recent memory.

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Ex-France lock Willemse challenges Meafou to become 'the bully'

Ex-France lock Willemse challenges Meafou to become 'the bully'

Former France lock Paul Willemse says his successor at international level Emmanuel Meafou can become "the bully" the team needs as Les Bleus prepare to host South Africa in the Autumn Nations Series on Saturday.

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Ukrainians to honour sporting dead by building country they 'died for': minister

Ukrainians to honour sporting dead by building country they 'died for': minister

Ukraine's sports minister Matviy Bidnyi has told AFP that despite Russian forces still occupying Ukrainian territory three years after they invaded he is focusing on helping build the country that more than 600 athletes and coaches killed in the conflict "dreamed of and died for".

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At least 7 dead after UPS cargo plane crashes near Louisville airport

At least 7 dead after UPS cargo plane crashes near Louisville airport

At least seven people died and several more were injured after a UPS cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff on Tuesday from Louisville International Airport in Kentucky, exploding into flames as it crashed into businesses adjacent to the airport.

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