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New Natalia Lafourcade album celebrates music's onstage evolutions

New Natalia Lafourcade album celebrates music's onstage evolutions

A new live album from Grammy-winning Mexican singer Natalia Lafourcade offers an intimate glimpse into the artist's process, capturing a singular moment she says bridges to her next creative chapter.

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Taiwan's Lai kicks off visit to US territory Guam

Taiwan's Lai kicks off visit to US territory Guam

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te on Thursday called on like-minded governments to "safeguard democracy" during a visit to US territory Guam, his second stop on American soil in a Pacific tour that has angered Beijing.

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Ivory Coast staple cassava meal gains UNESCO heritage status

Ivory Coast staple cassava meal gains UNESCO heritage status

UNESCO on Wednesday welcomed attieke, the quintessential dish of Ivory Coast, and the skills involved in making the fermented ground cassava meal into its list of humanity's intangible cultural heritage.

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OpenAI to partner with military defense tech company

OpenAI to partner with military defense tech company

OpenAI and military defense technology company Anduril Industries said Wednesday that they would work together to use artificial intelligence for "national security missions."

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Liverpool held but Slot salutes 'special' Salah

Liverpool held but Slot salutes 'special' Salah

Arne Slot saluted "special" Mohamed Salah after the Liverpool forward underlined his value to the Premier League leaders with a double in Wednesday's thrilling 3-3 draw at Newcastle.

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Man City needed to break losing 'routine', says Guardiola

Man City needed to break losing 'routine', says Guardiola

Pep Guardiola said Manchester City had to break the habit of losing after snapping a seven-game winless streak by beating Nottingham Forest 3-0 on Wednesday.

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Leipzig down Frankfurt to reach German Cup quarters, Cologne strike late

Leipzig down Frankfurt to reach German Cup quarters, Cologne strike late

Lois Openda scored a brace as RB Leipzig roared back into form with a 3-0 home win over Eintracht Frankfurt in the German Cup last 16 on Wednesday, while Cologne found a winner in the 121st minute to advance.

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Mbappe admits penalty miss 'big mistake' as Bilbao beat Real Madrid

Mbappe admits penalty miss 'big mistake' as Bilbao beat Real Madrid

Kylian Mbappe said he will take full responsibility for a "big mistake" after the striker missed another penalty in champions Real Madrid's 2-1 defeat at Athletic Bilbao in La Liga on Wednesday.

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'Sad, disappointed' Mbappe pays penalty as Bilbao beat Real Madrid

'Sad, disappointed' Mbappe pays penalty as Bilbao beat Real Madrid

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Kylian Mbappe was "sad" after missing another penalty as champions Real Madrid fell to a 2-1 defeat at Athletic Bilbao in La Liga on Wednesday.

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US stocks surge to records, shrugging off upheaval in South Korea, France

US stocks surge to records, shrugging off upheaval in South Korea, France

Wall Street stocks surged to fresh records Wednesday on hopes about easing US monetary policy, shrugging off political upheaval in South Korea and France.

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