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'Battle of Chile' documentary-maker Patricio Guzman dies, aged 85

Raptors confirm Leonard return after Clippers salary cap scandal

Tuchel wanted to eat grass after England's World Cup win in Mexico

Empty benches as schools reopen in Venezuela's quake-hit Guaira

OpenAI, Anthropic and Google are working to create an AI standards body

Lens sack Toppmoeller after six games in charge

Samson fires India to T20 series win over Afghanistan

Rob Reiner son will not face death penalty, prosecutor says

Referees chief Webb 'really disappointed' over VAR error in Manchester derby

Tiny English village holds 'independence' vote over asylum seeker housing

Maiden Renshaw ODI century sets up Australia win in Zimbabwe

Protesting shepherds, farmers clash with Romanian police

US Treasury chief says to meet Chinese counterpart at weekend

Foundation Lets Ledger Users Switch to Open Source Without Starting Over

US Supreme Court upholds Native American adoption rights

The US Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a law that gives Native American families priority in adoptions and foster care placements of tribal children.

Boost Fleet Productivity and Profits with Command Alkon’s TrackIt Advantage

Vehicle Tracking, Status Loops, and Messaging Work to Recapture Lost Time in the Yard, Helping to Drive a More Efficient Fleet and Improve Profitability

NBA legend Jordan shoes sell at auction for $1.38 million

Shoes worn by NBA legend Michael Jordan in the famous "Flu Game" of the 1997 NBA Finals were sold at auction for $1.38 million, Goldin memorabilia marketplace announced Thursday.

Rembrandt self-portrait 'home after 400 years'

A Rembrandt self-portrait bought from the Rothschild family with 150 million euros ($162 million) of Dutch state cash went on display at Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum on Thursday.

Cummins backs Warner to come good against Ashes nemesis Broad

Australia captain Pat Cummins said Thursday that England will face a "more aggressive" David Warner in this year's Ashes compared to the opener who struggled for runs during the 2019 series.

Applying vaginal fluid to C-section babies boosts neurodevelopment: study

Babies born by cesarean section don't acquire the same healthy bacteria as those delivered vaginally, a setback to the development of their immune system thought to increase their risk of certain diseases later in life.

Paris Air Show returns with climate, defence in focus

After a Covid-induced break, the Paris Air Show returns next week with the aerospace industry bouncing back from the pandemic but facing pressure to slash its carbon footprint.

ECB hikes rates to 22-year high and says not done yet

The European Central Bank hiked interest rates to a 22-year high Thursday and said another increase in July was "very likely", as it pushed ahead with its fight against inflation despite a darkening eurozone economy.

Crowley to step down as Italy coach after Rugby World Cup

New Zealander Kieran Crowley will step down as Italy coach after this year's World Cup in France after the Italian rugby federation (FIR) said Thursday it would not be renewing his contract.