Amazon beats expectations with cloud and AI growth
Amazon beat analysts' expectations on Thursday when it reported growth in overall revenue and sales, particularly in its cloud, artificial intelligence and chips divisions.
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Apple tops estimates in CEO Cook's final quarter, but shares fall
Apple beat market expectations in its latest results on Thursday, capping Tim Cook's final earnings report as CEO with a strong showing, although the outlook for the current quarter disappointed investors.
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De Minaur beats teen Hewitt in all-Aussie Washington clash
A clinical Alex de Minaur defeated fellow Australian Cruz Hewitt 6-2, 6-3 on Thursday to reach the quarter-finals in his Washington Open title defense.
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Turkey battles wind-fuelled wildfires on tourist coasts
Hundreds of Turkish firefighters battled on Thursday to contain wind-fuelled wildfires spreading near key tourist regions on the country's Mediterranean coast.
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Davies completes Commonwealth double in 5,000m, LaFond leaps to historic Dominica gold
Australia's Rose Davies completed a 5,000 and 10,000 metre double in Glasgow as Olympic triple jump champion Thea LaFond finally landed gold in her fourth Commonwealth Games on Thursday.
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Venezuela begins demolishing buildings in quake zone
Venezuelan authorities on Thursday began demolishing buildings in the state of La Guaira, the region worst hit by last month's twin earthquakes, AFP observed.
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Blowout Microsoft results lift US stocks as oil retreats
Wall Street stocks rebounded Thursday as blowout Microsoft results and moderating oil prices blunted worries about higher US Treasury yields.
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Grynspan ahead in process to pick next UN chief: diplomats
United Nations insider Rebeca Grynspan was leading in the first round of the process to pick the next UN chief that began Thursday, diplomatic sources told AFP.
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De Minaur beats teen Hewitt in Washington all-Aussie clash
A clinical Alex de Minaur defeated fellow Australian Cruz Hewitt 6-2, 6-3 on Thursday, progressing to the quarter-finals as he seeks to defend his Washington Open crown.
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Thitikul leads from history-chasing Ryu at women's British Open
Thailand's Jeeno Thitikul made the perfect start to her quest for a first major at the women's British Open with a record-setting 64 to sit two shots clear at seven under par.
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