Shelton, Tiafoe in spotlight as Zverev aims to build on Grand Slam success
Top-seeded Alexander Zverev is the only Grand Slam champion still standing as the US Open men's singles hit the semi-final stage on Friday, when all eyes will be on the all-American matchup between eighth-seeded Ben Shelton and 11th seed Frances Tiafoe.
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Latin America could see fresh disinformation after Meta changes
As Meta moves to scrap fact-checking for Facebook and Instagram posts across Latin America, experts predict the change will lead to sharply degraded public debate in the region.
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England close in on Test series sweep against sorry Pakistan
England moved inexorably towards a crushing series whitewash against Pakistan on Thursday with three days still remaining in a one-sided third Test at Edgbaston.
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UAE to invest 40 billion euros in Germany, including for data centres: Berlin
The leader of the United Arab Emirates was on a state visit to Germany on Thursday that resulted in a promise to invest 40 billion euros ($46.5 billion) into Europe's top economy.
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England dominate sorry Pakistan, close in on Test series sweep
Pakistan threatened to implode on Thursday as England moved to the brink of a crushing series whitewash with three days still remaining in a one-sided third Test at Edgbaston.
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2030 Winter Olympics chief Grospiron quits
The head of the organising committee for the 2030 Winter Olympics in the French Alps, Edgar Grospiron, resigned on Thursday following months of tensions.
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Kung wins Vuelta time-trial as Mas retains lead
Swiss Stefan Kung won Thursday's stage 18 time-trial as Spaniard Enric Mas retained the overall lead at the Vuelta a Espana.
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AI Risks to Enter 60–80% of Liability and Cyber Insurance Underwriting by 2028, ScienceSoft Predicts
ScienceSoft has released proprietary research on how midsize US insurers will address artificial intelligence (AI) risks in coverage and underwriting through 2028. Drawing on insurance market data, perspectives from industry experts, and ScienceSoft’s experience working with insurance organizations, the research examines whether growing AI-related losses will lead to a new class of AI-specific insurance.
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DR Congo school fire leaves at least 14 children dead
A fire broke out Thursday in a school in the eastern DR Congo city of Bukavu, causing a stampede that killed at least 14 children, local and health sources said.
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Ultimate Championship as big as Olympics - and more lucrative, says Bolt
Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt claimed 19 global titles in a storied career, but he wishes the kind of prize money on offer at the Ultimate Championship from Friday had been available when he was competing.
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