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Jesse Eisenberg channels emotional intensity into 'The Debut'

France, Iraq deepen energy, defence ties during Zaidi visit

Alarm over AI grows as divided US Congress struggles to act

PopDEX Surpasses $61M TVL and $2B Trading Volume in Closed Beta

Nigeria's Dangote refinery launches continent's biggest IPO

Oasis announce new 2027 world tour

Trump blasts 'sick conspiracy' against AI as warnings mount

Women athletes condemn 'sexualised' Sydney Sweeney commercial

For Laura Linney, role in Parkinson's-themed movie marked a turning point

UN calls for 'urgent action' to rein in AI in face of 'unprecedented risks'

Doctors face life sentence over Greek pop star's death

Richarlison not in Spurs League Cup squad: De Zerbi

Slow the AI race? Investors weigh the potential cost

French defence group Thales calls on governments to regulate AI

'I cried all day': Serbia reels after deadly school shooting

Serbia was in mourning on Thursday a day after a 13-year-old suspect shot dead eight fellow students and a security guard after allegedly drawing up a kill list.

Asian markets rise after shrugging off US rate hike

Asian markets rose on Thursday, shrugging off the sour mood surrounding the Federal Reserve's announcement that it was raising interest rates yet again and likely keeping them high for the foreseeable future.

Microsoft expands AI access to public

Microsoft on Thursday expanded public access to its generative artificial intelligence programs, despite fears that tech firms are rushing ahead too quickly with potentially dangerous technology.

Taking the high road: India infrastructure drive counters China

Freshly laid roads, bridges, upgraded military camps, and new civilian infrastructure dot the winding high Himalayan route to the Indian frontier village of Zemithang -- which China renamed last month to press its claim to the area.

Kenyan pastor faces court over cult massacre

A prominent Kenyan pastor faces a court hearing on Thursday in connection with the horrific discovery last month of dozens of bodies in mass graves.

All Blacks star Jordan to return after 'migraine-related' condition

All Blacks star Will Jordan is set to play for the first time in eight months after being sidelined by a "migraine-related condition", Canterbury Crusaders said Thursday, with the World Cup looming.

Best of the vestments: King Charles's coronation clothes

King Charles III will dress in heavy, shimmering golden robes worn by his ancestors during his coronation on Saturday, inspired by priestly outfits and intended to evoke the divine nature of kingship.

Coronation gown spotlights Queen Camilla's style

In just a few days' time, the eyes of Britain and millions more around the world will be on Camilla as she is crowned queen alongside her husband, King Charles III.

Fans await coronation 'like new season of The Crown'

Across the world, superfans of "The Crown" say they are hotly awaiting the coronation of King Charles III like a new season of the hit Netflix series.

Asian markets mixed after US fed hikes rates again

Asian markets were mixed in early trade on Thursday, after the Federal Reserve soured the mood on Wall Street by not only raising rates but also indicating that it would not cut them any time soon.

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