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

Trump confirms national intelligence chief as new AI czar

Sydney Roosters edge Knights in tense NRL grand final

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

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

Red Bull's Verstappen wins Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia

Asian Games close in Japan after records, rancour and rain

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

Alcaraz through to Japan Open semis, Fils crashes out

Future of French far-right star in balance after antisemitism claims

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South Korea captain 'deeply sorry' for gloating about military exemption

Alcaraz through to Japan Open semis after Shapovalov injury

Asian Games set to close after records, rancour and rain

European stocks rally, but Wall Street and Hong Kong fizzle

Europe's main stock markets shot higher Friday, with Paris leading the way as shares in LVMH surged on record annual profits at the French luxury group.

UK's King Charles III admitted to hospital for prostate surgery

Britain's King Charles III went into hospital on Friday for scheduled prostate surgery, undergoing treatment at the same private clinic where his daughter-in-law is recovering from an operation.

Farrell a 'good fit' for Racing's attacking style, says Lancaster

England fly-half Owen Farrell, who will join Racing 92 on a two-year deal from next season, is a "good fit" for the Top 14 club's attacking style of rugby, his future coach Stuart Lancaster said Friday.

'Old smokers': Strange new type of star discovered in Milky Way

Nearing the end of their life, they sit quietly for long periods of time, barely noticeable, before suddenly puffing out a cloud of smoke.

Proud Medvedev battles back from two sets down to make Australian Open final

Daniil Medvedev admitted he was fortunate to battle into a third Australian Open final Friday with a gritty come-from-behind five-set defeat of Alexander Zverev, who revealed he was not well.

Howe says financial rules could force Newcastle to sell Joelinton

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe said Friday that Premier League financial rules could force the club into selling star midfielder Joelinton at the end of the season.

Kenya vows to challenge court ruling against Haiti deployment

Kenya's government vowed Friday to challenge a court ruling against its decision to send a police contingent to Haiti to lead a UN-backed law and order mission in the gang-plagued Caribbean nation.

S.Africa hails 'decisive victory' at UN court

South Africa on Friday hailed a ruling by the United Nations' top court that Israel should do everything it can to prevent any acts of genocide in Gaza.

UN court says Israel must prevent genocide as Gaza war rages on

The UN's top court on Friday said Israel must do all it can to prevent genocide in its war with Hamas and allow aid into Gaza, as alarm has grown over Palestinians trapped by the conflict.