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AI giant Anthropic reaches near-trillion dollar valuation

Austrian jihadist jailed for 15 years for Taylor Swift concert attack plan

Osaka says possible Serena Williams return would be 'entertaining'

WHO chief heads to Ebola-hit DR Congo

Mistral says would not interfere if its AI is used by defence customers

Ailing Sinner crashes out of French Open, Sabalenka through

Flooding in north and east Syria as Euphrates level rises

Defending champion Gauff reaches French Open third round

Musk defends AI ambitions as IPO reveals trouble

Five things to know about heatwaves in Europe

Italy on red alert as France, Portugal beat hottest May day record

Maverick Bielsa faces Uruguay mutiny ahead of World Cup

Marcelo Bielsa is widely revered as a pioneer of coaching but his unconventional methods risk ruining Uruguay's World Cup chances before the tournament has even begun.

Yamal injury hangs over Spain as Uruguay, Saudi seek Group H surprise

Spain's World Cup preparations have been beset by fitness concerns, including to star winger Lamine Yamal, as Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa faces a challenge to his authority before aiming to shock the European champions in Group H.

From refugees to World Cup for exciting Australian duo

Nestory Irankunda and Mohamed Toure are thriving in England's Championship and Australia coach Tony Popovic is banking on the young attacking duo to fire the Socceroos to a best-ever World Cup.

'No future plans, other than a hangover,' says Palace boss Glasner

Outgoing Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner said he had made no plans for his future other than "flying back to London with a hangover" after taking charge of his last match with the club.

Palace where they belong after year-long 'detour', says Glasner

Departing Crystal Palace manager toasted Wednesday's UEFA Conference League final victory by saying the club were back where they belong after a "year's detour".

Palace toast 'pure delight' of European triumph

Crystal Palace midfielder Tyrick Mitchell said winning the UEFA Conference League on Wednesday felt like "pure delight" after a decade at the London club.

Iran says war unlikely as Trump warns he may 'finish the job'

Oil prices tumbled Wednesday on hopes of a US-Iran peace deal, even as President Donald Trump warned he may have to "finish the job" and Tehran said its forces were still "lying in wait with full magazines."

Mateta fires Palace to Conference League glory in Glasner farewell

Jean-Philippe Mateta scored as Crystal Palace beat Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in the UEFA Conference League final in Leipzig on Wednesday to secure the club's first European trophy in their history.

Mateta sinks Rayo as Palace win Conference League in Glasner farewell

Jean-Philippe Mateta scored as Crystal Palace beat Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in the UEFA Conference League final in Leipzig on Wednesday to secure the club's first European trophy in their history.

Meta launches paid subscriptions for Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp

Meta on Wednesday launched paid subscription plans for its flagship apps, marking a major push by the tech giant to diversify beyond its longtime reliance on advertising revenue.

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