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Trump extends delay on US TikTok ban until mid-December

Trump extends delay on US TikTok ban until mid-December

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday extended a delay on enforcing a ban against TikTok until December 16, marking the fourth postponement of a law designed to force the app's sale from its Chinese owner.

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YouTube ramps up AI tools for video makers

YouTube ramps up AI tools for video makers

YouTube on Tuesday boosted artificial intelligence tools for creators, saying it has paid out more than $100 billion to content-makers in the past four years.

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Arsenal subs snatch win in Bilbao Champions League opener

Arsenal subs snatch win in Bilbao Champions League opener

Arsenal substitutes Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard pounced in the final stages to secure a 2-0 victory at Athletic Bilbao in their Champions League opener on Tuesday.

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Downton Abbey auction of props and costumes smashes estimates

Downton Abbey auction of props and costumes smashes estimates

Props, costumes and other items from the hit TV series "Downton Abbey" sold for £1.7 million ($2.3 million) at a London auction, six times the pre-sale estimate, Bonhams revealed Tuesday.

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Windsor prepares for global spotlight with Trump state visit

Windsor prepares for global spotlight with Trump state visit

The historic town of Windsor braced Tuesday for a return to the global spotlight, as its world-famous castle prepared to host Donald Trump amid pomp, protests, support and mammoth security.

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Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing charged with murder

Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing charged with murder

The suspect in the murder of prominent US conservative political activist Charlie Kirk has been formally charged with his murder, prosecutors in Utah announced on Tuesday.

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France duo out of Women's Rugby World Cup semi-final as bans upheld

France duo out of Women's Rugby World Cup semi-final as bans upheld

France's Axelle Berthoumieu will miss the rest of the Women's Rugby World Cup after an appeal panel upheld a ban for biting during last weekend's quarter-final against Ireland.

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Simeone backs Atletico to hurt 'extraordinary' Liverpool

Simeone backs Atletico to hurt 'extraordinary' Liverpool

Diego Simeone insists Atletico Madrid can defy a mounting injury crisis to shock "extraordinary" Liverpool in their Champions League opener on Wednesday.

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IEA says more oil and gas investment may be needed

IEA says more oil and gas investment may be needed

New oil and gas projects may be necessary to maintain current production levels, the IEA said Tuesday, as it is in a public feud with the Trump administration over its forecasts for lower demand.

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Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, Karol G to headline Coachella

Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, Karol G to headline Coachella

American singer-songwriter Sabrina Carpenter, Canadian pop star Justin Bieber and Colombian reggaeton artist Karol G will headline the prestigious Coachella festival in 2026, organizers said Tuesday.

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