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Monaco parcel bomb blast wounds Ukrainian oligarch

Monaco parcel bomb blast wounds Ukrainian oligarch

A parcel bomb blast wounded a Ukrainian oligarch and two others in Monaco on Monday, authorities said, in an unprecedented act that has rocked the super-safe principality.

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Sweden face France's attacking firepower at the World Cup

Sweden face France's attacking firepower at the World Cup

France unleash their devastating forward line on Sweden in a last-32 tie at the World Cup on Tuesday, while Erling Haaland will try to fire Norway past the Ivory Coast and into the next round.

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Taiwan raids tech firms in China AI chip smuggling probe

Taiwan raids tech firms in China AI chip smuggling probe

Taiwanese investigators have raided the Taiwan offices of US company Super Micro Computer and two other tech firms, a prosecutor said Tuesday, as part of an expanded probe into the alleged smuggling of Nvidia AI chips to China.

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Online same-sex romance series embrace AI 'freedom'

Online same-sex romance series embrace AI 'freedom'

Fed up with the dearth of same-sex love stories on Philippine screens, Vee Camallere created her own show using artificial intelligence, a technology described as a mixed blessing by LGBTQ campaigners.

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Morocco 'unstoppable' says coach after Netherlands thriller

Morocco 'unstoppable' says coach after Netherlands thriller

Morocco coach Mohamed Ouabhi believes his team is primed to make a deep run at the World Cup, declaring that the Atlas Lions could be "unstoppable" if they play to their potential.

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New Oxford academic centre symbolises UK's big-donor era

New Oxford academic centre symbolises UK's big-donor era

With its grand atrium, 500-seat acoustics-led concert hall and other state-of-the-art spaces, Oxford's Schwarzman Centre is the newest example of an elite UK university showcasing a billionaire's endowment.

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Paraguay shock Germany as Brazil, Morocco advance at World Cup

Paraguay shock Germany as Brazil, Morocco advance at World Cup

Paraguay sensationally sent four-time champions Germany crashing out of the World Cup on Monday as Brazil and Morocco clinched dramatic victories to reach the last 16.

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Morocco down Netherlands to reach World Cup last 16

Morocco down Netherlands to reach World Cup last 16

Morocco defeated the Netherlands in a penalty shoot-out to advance to the last 16 of the World Cup on Monday after a thrilling battle in Monterrey finished 1-1 after extra-time.

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NASA robot mission aiming to rescue space telescope

NASA robot mission aiming to rescue space telescope

NASA on Tuesday is set to launch a daring robotic rescue mission, a long shot bid to prevent one of its aging telescopes from vanishing into dust.

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Mouse-that-roared Paraguay savors World Cup win over Germany

Mouse-that-roared Paraguay savors World Cup win over Germany

The streets of Paraguay erupted Monday as people rejoiced in beating powerhouse Germany in the World Cup and the president declared a national holiday.

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