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US stocks retreat on AI warnings as oil prices, bond yields rise

US stocks retreat on AI warnings as oil prices, bond yields rise

Wall Street stocks fell Monday on weakness in tech shares after leading artificial intelligence executives said advances should be slowed, as markets also contended with higher oil prices and Treasury bond yields.

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Russian disinformation campaign sets sights on US midterms

Russian disinformation campaign sets sights on US midterms

A Russian disinformation operation has turned its attention to the US midterm elections, unleashing a series of deepfake videos that depict celebrities attacking Democrats, researchers said, with more expected to come.

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Expert proposes phased digital reform for Arab business schools

Expert proposes phased digital reform for Arab business schools

Arab university business schools need to reform their teaching, administration and use of data together to prepare graduates for changing markets, according to management education expert Prof Dr Mohammed Abdulwahab al-Azzawi.

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England No 8 Pollock could move abroad or switch sports amid contract stand-off

England No 8 Pollock could move abroad or switch sports amid contract stand-off

England No 8 Henry Pollock says he will consider playing abroad or changing sports altogether as negotiations over a new contract with Northampton drag on.

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Canada makes pitch as safe place to invest in 'uncertain world'

Canada makes pitch as safe place to invest in 'uncertain world'

Canada is a safe place to invest "in a very uncertain world," Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne told AFP Monday, ahead of a summit where the country is seeking an unprecedented influx of private-sector investment.

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In-form Malen fires Roma to Serie A summit

In-form Malen fires Roma to Serie A summit

Netherlands striker Donyell Malen scored his sixth goal of the season as Roma moved to the top of the Serie A table with a 2-0 win over Torino on Monday.

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IOC visits Lyon amid leadership turmoil for 2030 Winter Olympics

IOC visits Lyon amid leadership turmoil for 2030 Winter Olympics

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Monday began a three-day visit to Lyon to check on the progress of the 2030 Winter Olympics, which have been hit by a leadership crisis.

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US invites Venezuela to G20 energy summit

US invites Venezuela to G20 energy summit

A Venezuelan delegation will participate in this week's G20 energy meetings in Texas, US officials said Monday, as the world grapples with soaring energy prices driven by the Middle East war.

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Ex-Ireland fly-half O'Gara extends deal as La Rochelle coach

Ex-Ireland fly-half O'Gara extends deal as La Rochelle coach

Former Ireland fly-half Ronan O'Gara has extended his contract as La Rochelle head coach to 2031 ending talk of a move to international rugby, the French Top 14 side announced on Monday.

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