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China's students leap 'Great Firewall' to get homework help from ChatGPT

China's students leap 'Great Firewall' to get homework help from ChatGPT

Chinese schoolchildren are turning to AI bot ChatGPT to slash their homework time -- vaulting the country's "Great Firewall" to write book reports and bone up on their language skills.

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New Zealand hope Williamson ready for Sri Lanka despite bereavement

New Zealand hope Williamson ready for Sri Lanka despite bereavement

New Zealand expect record-breaking batsman Kane Williamson will be "ready to go" when their Test series starts against Sri Lanka on Thursday, despite his late arrival because of a bereavement.

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Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific reports first operating profit since 2019

Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific reports first operating profit since 2019

Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific on Wednesday reported its first annual operating profit since 2019 as the airline fights to return to pre-pandemic flight capacity.

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No Giannis, no problem as Bucks sink Orlando; Sixers down Wolves

No Giannis, no problem as Bucks sink Orlando; Sixers down Wolves

The Milwaukee Bucks shrugged off the injury absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo to tighten their grip on top spot in the Eastern Conference on Tuesday with a 134-123 defeat of the Orlando Magic.

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Australia PM says to meet Biden in US, submarine deal expected

Australia PM says to meet Biden in US, submarine deal expected

Australia's prime minister said Wednesday he will soon meet President Joe Biden in the United States, where they are expected to unveil a nuclear submarine deal aimed at countering China's growing assertiveness in the Pacific.

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Pellegrini's Betis in good hands against Man United

Pellegrini's Betis in good hands against Man United

Real Betis were dealt a tough Europa League last 16 draw against Erik ten Hag's Manchester United but the Spanish side are in good hands when it comes to facing the Red Devils.

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Activist investor triggers real-life K-pop industry drama

Activist investor triggers real-life K-pop industry drama

It is the kind of K-drama that rivets millions of viewers -- bitter boardroom battles, expensive lawyers, hostile takeover claims and high-stakes shareholder meetings.

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Swiss president opposes arms exports to Ukraine, citing neutrality

Swiss president opposes arms exports to Ukraine, citing neutrality

Switzerland remains opposed to exporting arms to war-torn Ukraine, the famously neutral country's President Alain Berset said Tuesday on the sidelines of meetings at the United Nations.

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Myanmar traditional boxing packs a punch, kick and headbutt

Myanmar traditional boxing packs a punch, kick and headbutt

After Hlaing Htet Aung landed another vicious kick to his opponent's chest, the referee called a stop to the bout of traditional Myanmar boxing, the crowd cheered and the ringside band ended their tune with a flourish.

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Asia tracks Wall St losses after Powell's rate hike warning

Asia tracks Wall St losses after Powell's rate hike warning

Markets sank Wednesday, the dollar held big gains and oil struggled to recover from hefty losses after Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell opened the door to a quicker pace of interest rate hikes as officials battle to tame inflation.

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