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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

Three talking points from the Spanish Grand Prix

Germany seeks guarantees from Italy's UniCredit over Commerzbank takeover

Saudi football body vows action against Jota chants, Ronaldo urges life ban

Liverpool will have to accept 'ups and downs', says Iraola

North Korea win 10-0 in Asian Games football mismatch

Inaugural Ultimate a hit with the athletes, says Coe

Sabalenka survives Sherif scare to reach Madrid Open semis

World number two Aryna Sabalenka was forced to sweat by Mayar Sherif but eventually came through 2-6, 6-2, 6-1 to reach the Madrid Open semi-finals Tuesday.

Pfizer profits drop as it adapts to lower Covid-19 revenues

Pfizer reported a drop in first-quarter profits Tuesday on declining Covid-19 vaccine revenues, but said it was on track for a heavy series of product launches later in 2023.

COP28 chair urges tripling of renewables capacity by 2030

The president of upcoming UN climate talks Sultan Al Jaber on Tuesday called on participants to drastically ramp up their use of renewable energy ahead of the key summit in the United Arab Emirates later this year.

Hollywood writers strike as studio talks collapse

Thousands of Hollywood television and movie writers went on strike Tuesday after talks with studios and streamers over pay and working conditions failed to clinch a deal.

Euro winners England face Netherlands in new UEFA Women's Nations League

Reigning European champions England were drawn on Monday to play 2019 World Cup runners-up the Netherlands in the new UEFA Women's Nations League, which will also serve as qualifiers for next year's Paris Olympics.

HSBC profit rockets on rising interest rates

Global banking giant HSBC reported Tuesday a surge in quarterly net profit, boosted by rising interest rates and its rescue of the UK arm of failed US lender Silicon Valley Bank.

Russian fashion designer Valentin Yudashkin dead at 59

Russian designer Valentin Yudashkin, who for years featured in Paris Fashion Week until he was excluded over his failure to condemn the Ukraine offensive, died aged 59.

Stock markets steadier, dollar up before rate calls

Stock markets were largely steady and the dollar firmed Tuesday as focus turned to interest-rate decisions due this week in the United States and eurozone.

Building 'Mad Max' vehicles for Ukraine's fighters

With angular welded frames, huge wheels and teeth painted on the front grille, the one-off buggies being built to order for Ukrainian forces on the battlefield resemble props from the "Mad Max" films.

Leeds announce exit of director of football Victor Orta

Relegation-threatened Leeds have parted company with director of football Victor Orta by mutual consent, the Premier League club announced on Tuesday.

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