Biden gets tech titans to pledge guardrails on AI risks
President Joe Biden got US tech giants to pledge guardrails against risks from artificial intelligence, ranging from cyber-attacks to fraud, ahead of a White House summit Friday on how to manage the expanding sector.
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Mohoric wins photo finish for Tour de France stage 19
Slovenian Matej Mohoric won a photo finish for stage 19 of the Tour de France on Friday after a late escape following the 173 km run from Moirans-en-Montagne to Poligny.
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'Barbie' delayed in Pakistan province over 'objectionable content'
The "Barbie" film's release was delayed in Pakistan's Punjab province Friday over "objectionable content", officials said.
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Spain campaign draws to close ahead of Sunday vote
Spain was wrapping up its final day of campaigning Friday ahead of Sunday's snap election, with Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez telling voters his Socialists were closing the gap with their right-wing rivals.
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Bairstow strengthens England's grip on fourth Ashes Test
Jonny Bairstow's quickfire 99 not out rounded off a staggering England run-spree against Australia on Friday in a must-win fourth Ashes Test for the hosts.
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Ex-NBA All-Star Kemba Walker signs for Monaco
Former NBA All-Star guard Kemba Walker signed for next season with Monaco on Friday.
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Greece facing hottest July weekend in 50 years, expert warns
Greece is facing its hottest July weekend in 50 years, a top meteorologist warned Friday as the country wilts under a prolonged heatwave set to last well into next week.
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Hunter Harman becomes the hunted after taking lead at British Open
American Brian Harman is on course for the biggest win of his career after surging to the top of the British Open leaderboard, reaching 10 under par after his second round on Friday.
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'Succession' star Cox leads UK actors' fight against AI
"Succession" star Brian Cox on Friday spearheaded a protest by hundreds of UK actors in support of striking US colleagues walking out over low pay and the "existential threat" posed by artificial intelligence.
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Hopes fade for Indian landslide victims as rescuers struggle
Hopes faded Friday for the survival of dozens missing after a landslide smashed into a village in India, as rescuers battled rains and difficult terrain.
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