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Putin, Xi hold talks in Kyrgyzstan as regional summit begins

ChatGPT becomes first AI chatbot to face tougher EU rules

Liverpool sign Barcola from PSG for reported £124 million

Man City sign Palmeiras winger Allan on five-year deal

More flooding feared at Grand Canyon after storm leaves 15 missing

Fully Permitted Tanzanian Gold Project Clears Path to Construction as Financing, EPCM Fall in Place (LVGLF)

RedHill Divests Talicia® to Apotex for $18 Million Cash Upfront Plus Milestones to Fuel Strategic Growth Opportunities

EdWealth Announces MoneyBench Benchmark Comparing AI Money Answers From Ed, ChatGPT and Gemini

MEXC Data: BTC Breaks $80,000, Major-Asset Spot Trading Volume Surges 300%

Root says new balls behind batsmen's struggles in England

Swollen rivers, washed-out roads hamper Nepal rescue effort

Solving Agent Sprawl: The Case for Enterprise Orchestration

In France's north, winegrowers bet on a warmer future

Springboks switch Kolbe to full-back for third All Blacks Test

Starbucks staff go on strike in US stores over labor talks

Starbucks workers in the United States went on strike at multiple unionized locations Thursday, a move planned to affect over 100 stores in protest against the coffee giant's approach in negotiating union contracts.

Hammerblow for Senegal as Mane ruled out of World Cup

Senegal star Sadio Mane has lost his race to be fit for the 2022 World Cup and has been withdrawn from their squad, the country's football federation announced on Thursday.

Jailed Egypt dissident was 'near death' on hunger strike: family

Jailed British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abdel Fattah was "near" to death behind bars, his family told AFP Thursday after the first family visit since he ended a seven-month long hunger strike.

Montoya returns to lead Argentina against Scotland

Julian Montoya is back to lead Argentina against Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday as the Pumas look to finish 2022 with a flourish.

Blizzard to pull popular games from China after license spat

US gaming giant Blizzard Entertainment will suspend most of its services in China from January, the company said Thursday, after it failed to reach a licensing deal with local firm NetEase.

Fati shines as Spain beat Jordan in World Cup warm-up

Ansu Fati scored his first Spain goal for over two years as Luis Enrique's side beat Jordan 3-1 on Thursday in a World Cup warm-up friendly in Amman.

Players 'not blind or deaf' to migrant worker issue - Van Dijk

Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk said players were "not blind or deaf" to the concerns about migrant workers, whose treatment has been in the spotlight in the build-up to the World Cup in Qatar.

Nadal 'happy' after Djokovic Australian Open visa decision

Australian Open champion Rafael Nadal on Thursday welcomed the decision to grant his Serbian rival Novak Djokovic a visa which will enable him to compete at the 2023 event, describing it as "the best news possible".

France's Mendy branded 'predatory serial rapist' at UK trial

France international Benjamin Mendy was on Thursday branded a "predatory serial rapist", as the prosecution wound up its case against the Manchester City star.

South Africa's Erasmus banned for two games over latest referee tweets

South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus was suspended by World Rugby on Thursday following his criticism of refereeing decisions during the ongoing Autumn Nations Series.

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