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Dockers end three-day strike at Montreal port

Dockers end three-day strike at Montreal port

Dockworkers at the port in Montreal, the second-largest in Canada, ended a partial three-day strike as scheduled on Thursday, officials confirmed, with both sides summoned to mediation.

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Canadian auto parts magnate faces more sexual assault charges

Canadian auto parts magnate faces more sexual assault charges

Three more women have come forward with sexual assault accusations against Frank Stronach, the founder of Magna International, one of the world's largest auto parts companies, court records showed Thursday.

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What next for OpenAI after $157 billion bonanza?

What next for OpenAI after $157 billion bonanza?

ChatGPT-maker OpenAI has become an AI powerhouse after securing Silicon Valley's largest-ever funding round. The company now faces the challenge of delivering on its promise to become the next Apple or Google.

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England's Skinns sets course record with 60 at PGA event

England's Skinns sets course record with 60 at PGA event

England's David Skinns fired a course-record 12-under par 60 on Thursday to grab the lead at the PGA Sanderson Farms Championship.

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Spurs creep past Ferencvaros in the Europa League

Spurs creep past Ferencvaros in the Europa League

A much-changed Tottenham side ground out a 2-1 win away to Hungary's Ferencvaros in the Europa League on Thursday.

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Unbeaten NFL Vikings face Jets in London as Chiefs meet Saints

Unbeaten NFL Vikings face Jets in London as Chiefs meet Saints

Sam Darnold, the NFL's top touchdown passer, leads the unbeaten Minnesota Vikings against his former club, the Aaron Rodgers-sparked New York Jets, in London on Sunday.

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FIFA defers decision on call to suspend Israel

FIFA defers decision on call to suspend Israel

World football's governing body FIFA on Thursday gave no verdict either way on a Palestinian request to suspend Israel, but instead launched an investigation into allegations of discrimination.

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US seizes internet domains allegedly used by Russian hackers

US seizes internet domains allegedly used by Russian hackers

The United States announced the seizure on Thursday of 41 internet domains allegedly used by Russian intelligence agents to try to gain access to the computers and email accounts of Pentagon, State Department and other US government employees.

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Bangladesh, Pakistan win Women's T20 World Cup openers

Bangladesh, Pakistan win Women's T20 World Cup openers

Bangladesh ended a 10-year wait to win a Women's T20 World Cup match on Thursday as Pakistan warmed up for a mouthwatering clash with India by defeating Asian champions Sri Lanka.

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French jihadist linked to Charlie Hebdo attackers jailed for life

French jihadist linked to Charlie Hebdo attackers jailed for life

A French jihadist close to the brothers behind the 2015 massacre at satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo was on Thursday sentenced to life imprisonment.

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