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AI has bright future in Latin America, despite training deficit: regional Google chief

AI has bright future in Latin America, despite training deficit: regional Google chief

AI has a bright future in Latin America but is hamstrung by a huge training shortage, one of Google's top regional executives told AFP in an interview Thursday.

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Trump announces steep new tariffs, reviving trade war

Trump announces steep new tariffs, reviving trade war

US President Donald Trump announced Thursday punishing tariffs on pharmaceuticals, big-rig trucks, home renovation fixtures and furniture, reviving his global trade war.

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Leipzig 'lost our DNA' before Klopp-inspired reboot, says sporting director

Leipzig 'lost our DNA' before Klopp-inspired reboot, says sporting director

After the worst top-flight season in their history, RB Leipzig underwent a club-wide reckoning, led by new head of football Jurgen Klopp.

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Simeone's Atletico face early Real reckoning in Madrid derby

Simeone's Atletico face early Real reckoning in Madrid derby

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone famously hates to deviate from the here and now but when his team host Real Madrid on Saturday in a La Liga derby clash it is difficult not to look both forwards and backwards.

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New-look Racing keep Fickou's focus from France captaincy

New-look Racing keep Fickou's focus from France captaincy

Racing 92 centre Gael Fickou says youthful arrivals over the summer are keeping his mind on his club and the Top 14 game with Clermont, instead of wondering if he will continue as France captain next month.

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Fiery Ryder Cup start expected with Trump set to attend

Fiery Ryder Cup start expected with Trump set to attend

The 45th Ryder Cup on Friday with two intense, emotional duos facing off in a potentially explosive opening match and US President Donald Trump set to attend.

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Old glories Modric and De Bruyne clash as AC Milan welcome Napoli

Old glories Modric and De Bruyne clash as AC Milan welcome Napoli

Luka Modric and Kevin De Bruyne will face off on Sunday night when Serie A champions Napoli travel north to face AC Milan and the first true test of their title defence.

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Thrilling climax looms in shock-riddled Rugby Championship

Thrilling climax looms in shock-riddled Rugby Championship

An extraordinary 2025 Rugby Championship is heading for a thrilling climax with just two points separating surprise leaders Australia from last-placed Argentina with two rounds remaining.

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Pogacar and Prevot-Ferrand primed for Kigali cycling world title challenges

Pogacar and Prevot-Ferrand primed for Kigali cycling world title challenges

The epic length and difficulty of the world championship road races in the hills around Kigali this weekend favour Tadej Pogacar for the men and Pauline Ferrand-Prevot in the women's race.

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Kneecap band member due back in UK court over terror charge

Kneecap band member due back in UK court over terror charge

A member of provocative Northern Irish rap group Kneecap was due back in a UK court Friday seeking to dismiss a terrorism charge for alleged support of Hezbollah.

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