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ChatGPT's OpenAI sacks star CEO Sam Altman

ChatGPT's OpenAI sacks star CEO Sam Altman

OpenAI, the company that created ChatGPT a year ago, said Friday it had dismissed CEO Sam Altman as it no longer had confidence in his ability to lead the Microsoft-backed firm.

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Bengals blow as quarterback Burrow ruled out for season

Bengals blow as quarterback Burrow ruled out for season

The Cincinnati Bengals said Friday quarterback Joe Burrow will miss the remainder of the season after injuring his right wrist in his team's defeat to Baltimore.

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Jimmy Carter's wife Rosalynn enters hospice care

Jimmy Carter's wife Rosalynn enters hospice care

The wife of former US president Jimmy Carter, Rosalynn, has entered hospice care at her home in the southern state of Georgia, her family said Friday.

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Fuel enters Gaza to restore phone links after two days without aid

Fuel enters Gaza to restore phone links after two days without aid

A first consignment of fuel entered Gaza from Egypt late Friday after Israel agreed to a US request to allow limited deliveries to end a communications blackout that has halted aid convoys for two days.

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MotoGP title rivals Bagnaia and Martin cruise through qualifying

MotoGP title rivals Bagnaia and Martin cruise through qualifying

The two riders duelling for the MotoGP title, leader Francesco Bagnaia and his closest pursuer Jorge Martin, both on Friday made the cut for Qatar Grand Prix second qualifying round.

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Liberian challenger close to election victory over president Weah

Liberian challenger close to election victory over president Weah

Political veteran Joseph Boakai was on Friday close to victory in Liberia's presidential race against incumbent George Weah, with more than 99 percent of polling stations reporting.

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Vinicius to miss Argentina World Cup qualifier due to injury

Vinicius to miss Argentina World Cup qualifier due to injury

Brazilian attacker Vinicius Junior will miss Tuesday's World Cup qualifier against Argentina with an injury to his left thigh, national team officials said after he limped off against Colombia.

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Same venue, smaller tower: Olympics stick with Tahiti surf beach

Same venue, smaller tower: Olympics stick with Tahiti surf beach

Olympics organisers said Friday they will stick with a famous Tahiti beach for surfing contests at next year's Games, but agreed to modify plans for a tower that has had environmentalists up in arms.

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Germany to 'feel the emotion' against 'home' side Turkey in Berlin

Germany to 'feel the emotion' against 'home' side Turkey in Berlin

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said Friday his side was ready to "feel the emotion in the stands" ahead of Saturday's international friendly with Turkey in Berlin.

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Moroccans dominate African Player of the Year shortlist

Moroccans dominate African Player of the Year shortlist

Shock 2022 World Cup semi-finalists Morocco supply four of the 10 stars shortlisted on Friday for the African Player of the Year award.

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