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Sinner, Sabalenka cruise in French Open first round

Hitting the high notes: Pilot Daniel Harding named as chief of LA Philharmonic

Samsung workers wrap up vote on massive AI bonus deal

Ruthless Sinner powers into French Open second round

Vance hails Pope Leo's AI encyclical as 'profound'

Peace deal hopes boost Wall Street stocks despite latest US strikes

Record temps as spring heatwave bakes Europe

Reyna included in US World Cup squad, four years after Doha drama

Patidar stars as Bengaluru hammer Gujarat to reach IPL final

Europa League demotion fueling Palace's European run, says Glasner

Why is Europe the world's fastest warming continent?

US, Iran seek to finalize 'largely negotiated' deal to end war

The United States and Iran sought on Sunday to finalize an agreement to formally end the Middle East war after Donald Trump said a proposal that included opening the blockaded Strait of Hormuz was "largely negotiated".

Heatstroke kills 16 in India as temperatures climb

At least 16 people have died of heatstroke in southern India so far this summer, officials said Sunday, as a heatwave grips swathes of the country following official health warnings.

Bolivian police confront protesters blockading roads

Bolivian police clashed with protesters on Saturday to clear roads and allow provisions into Bolivia's political capital of La Paz, amid a wave of protests against right-wing President Rodrigo Paz.

Bangladesh puts AI in driving seat to tackle terrible traffic

Bangladesh's densely populated capital, infamous for grinding gridlock, has launched its first AI-powered traffic enforcement system in a bid to bring order to one of the world's most congested cities.

Russia hits Kyiv with deadly attack after vowing retaliation

Russia pounded Kyiv with a large missile and drone attack early on Sunday, killing one person and wounding 20, authorities said, after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.

Knicks beat Cavaliers to reach brink of NBA Finals

The New York Knicks are on the brink of their first NBA Finals since 1999 after a 121-108 victory at Cleveland on Saturday stretched their playoff win streak to 10 games.

Hotels strive to be found as AI models conduct travel search

With people increasingly adopting AI to help plan their vacations, hotels are working to make sure that you check them out -- and check in.

Fly-half Love ready for All Blacks role: Hurricanes coach Laidlaw

Wellington Hurricanes coach Clark Laidlaw said "top-class" Ruben Love was equipped to become New Zealand's first-choice fly-half after being largely overlooked by the previous All Blacks coaching regime.

Gunman killed by US Secret Service after opening fire near White House

A gunman opened fire near the White House on Saturday evening, with US Secret Service agents killing the assailant in a shoot-out during which a bystander was also struck, authorities said.

Lightning advance: swathes of Hanoi demolished for development

Rows of townhouses torn down in hours, roads ripped up by bulldozers and city blocks reduced to rubble in the name of progress -- giant construction sites litter Hanoi as it races ahead with urban renewal.

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