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Air France, Airbus convicted of manslaughter in 2009 Paris-Rio crash

Air France, Airbus convicted of manslaughter in 2009 Paris-Rio crash

A French appeals court Thursday convicted Air France and Airbus of involuntary manslaughter over the 2009 crash of a Rio-Paris flight that killed 228 people, the worst disaster in France's aviation history.

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From conflict to cleaning, expo showcases China's drone dominance

From conflict to cleaning, expo showcases China's drone dominance

Russians looking for drone interceptors brushed shoulders with entrepreneurs keen to see the latest industrial cleaning technology at a massive industry expo showcasing China's dominance of the drone industry on Thursday.

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Belgium's Segaert snatches Giro 12th stage, Eulalio stays in pink

Belgium's Segaert snatches Giro 12th stage, Eulalio stays in pink

Alec Segaert won the 12th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Thursday after a surprise late attack denied the sprinters their chance of a bunch finish, as his teammate Afonso Eulalio again stayed in the overall lead.

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Fans create AI-generated team songs ahead of World Cup

Fans create AI-generated team songs ahead of World Cup

World Cup fans are wielding artificial intelligence to mass-produce viral songs supporting their teams ahead of next month's tournament.

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Senegal have 'big dreams' for 2026 World Cup

Senegal have 'big dreams' for 2026 World Cup

Senegal have "big dreams" to "achieve great things" at the 2026 World Cup, coach Pape Thiaw said Thursday as he unveiled an expanded 28-man squad for next month's tournament.

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'People thought it was witchcraft': DR Congo's Ebola outbreak

'People thought it was witchcraft': DR Congo's Ebola outbreak

The Ebola virus was circulating in the Democratic Republic of Congo for several weeks before the outbreak was identified and declared, during which time affected communities believed it to be a "mystical illness".

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Arteta on BBQ duty as Arsenal clinched Premier League title

Arteta on BBQ duty as Arsenal clinched Premier League title

Mikel Arteta said he was barbecuing alone in his garden when Arsenal ended their 22-year wait to win the Premier League this week.

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Top UN court says right to strike protected in key labour treaty

Top UN court says right to strike protected in key labour treaty

The top United Nations court ruled Thursday that the right to strike was protected in a key treaty of the International Labour Organisation (ILO), a decision that could have profound implications for global labour relations.

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Musk's SpaceX bonus comes with unique condition: colonize Mars

Musk's SpaceX bonus comes with unique condition: colonize Mars

SpaceX's blockbuster IPO filing included some out of this world details, including a provision that founder Elon Musk's massive bonus only kicks in if one million humans settle on Mars.

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Guardiola's Premier League legacy carried forward by Spanish coaches

Guardiola's Premier League legacy carried forward by Spanish coaches

Pep Guardiola's expected departure from Manchester City marks the end of an era, but a strong Spanish influence remains on the Premier League thanks to an array of talented coaches.

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