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AI startup Manus raises $500m after Meta acquisition blocked by China

Israel drastically reduces British diplomatic presence in Jerusalem

From refuge to repatriations: Malaysia's Myanmar U-turn

Stocks fall further as oil surge fans fresh inflation worries

Morikawa says LIV players face 'business decision' after Rahm exit

North Korea demands South show 'utmost respect' to restore relations

Tenzing Norgay's son says Himalayas sending climate warning

Saudi says three dead in airport attacks claimed by Houthis

On your bike! Bottas opts for two wheels to reach Singapore GP

'Mad dream': New showcase for African film opens in London

Alcaraz, Sinner, Osaka commit to Australian Open '1 Point Slam'

All Blacks coach Rennie says Wallabies exit 'part of the game'

Dodgers beat Braves to advance in MLB playoffs, Rays oust Yankees

The growing protests against India's poll body - and PM Modi

German ex-president Horst Koehler dead at 81

Germany's former president Horst Koehler, who served as head of state from 2004 to 2010, died on Saturday aged 81 after a brief illness, officials announced.

Australia crush England in one-off women's Test for Ashes whitewash

Australia crushed a lamentable England by an innings and 122 runs in a one-off pink ball Test on Saturday to complete a historic women's Ashes whitewash.

Gatland urges struggling Wales to 'get monkey off back' with Italy win

Under-fire Wales head coach Warren Gatland challenged his side to get "the monkey off their back" with a long-awaited win when they play Italy in the Six Nations next Saturday.

Sri Lanka crash to worst Test defeat in Australia thrashing

Sri Lanka suffered their heaviest defeat in Test cricket history on Saturday as Australia flexed their muscles to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series with a crushing victory by an innings and 242 runs.

Pre-Grammys gala honoring the Grateful Dead focuses on fire relief

Music world A-listers took the stage Friday to honor the Grateful Dead at an annual pre-Grammys benefit gala, which this year raised millions for musicians impacted by the recent wildfires that devastated Los Angeles.

Dupont plays down Six Nations title talk despite impressive start

French captain Antoine Dupont played down France's chances of being crowned Six Nations champions despite thrashing a hapless Wales 43-0 in their opening match on Friday.

Hamas frees three Israeli hostages in fourth ceasefire swap

Hamas on Saturday released three Israeli hostages in the fourth exchange of the ceasefire deal, ahead of the expected release of 183 Palestinian prisoners from Israeli jails.

Tradition and technology sync at China 'AI temple fair'

A humanoid robot gyrates to pulsing music at a shopping mall in Beijing, part of an exhibition harnessing artificial intelligence to enhance the flavour of China's biggest annual festival.

Taliban govt-run corporation takes over luxury Kabul Serena hotel

Afghanistan's Taliban government took over management of Kabul's famed Serena hotel on Saturday, a hotel statement said, a luxury property targeted by Taliban attacks during their insurgency.

Hamas frees two Israeli hostages as next ceasefire swap begins

Hamas on Saturday released two out of three Israeli hostages in the fourth exchange of the ceasefire deal, ahead of the expected release of 183 Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails.

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