Stokes says he is ready to make England return for crunch World Cup clash
Ben Stokes has declared himself ready for action in England's crucial World Cup clash against South Africa after missing the first three games of the campaign through injury.
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ICC frees ex-C.Africa militia leader after case shelved
The International Criminal Court said Thursday it had released Maxime Mokom, a former militia leader in the Central African Republic (CAR), shelving its war crimes case against him after the prosecutor dropped all charges.
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Wild card Mochizuki stuns top seed Fritz at Japan Open
Defending champion Taylor Fritz tumbled out of the Japan Open on Thursday after a stunning second-round loss to Japanese wild card and world number 215 Shintaro Mochizuki.
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Paris Olympics organisers and event management firms raided: sources close to probe
French investigators have raided the offices of the 2024 Paris Olympics organisers and event management firms involved in the opening ceremony, sources close to the probe told AFP on Thursday.
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Stocks, oil drop as traders assess Middle East war prospects
Global stock markets and oil prices dropped Thursday as traders assessed the likelihood of the Israel-Hamas crisis turning into a wider conflict in the Middle East.
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Steward back at full-back as England change three for South Africa semi-final
Freddie Steward was recalled at full-back as England coach Steve Borthwick made three changes to the team to play South Africa in the World Cup semi-final in Paris on Saturday.
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Becker to coach 'rough diamond' Rune
Six-time Grand Slam winner Boris Becker confirmed on Thursday he has become the coach of Denmark's Holger Rune, returning to the game after a seven-year absence that included a prison term.
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AI models lack transparency: research
Artificial intelligence models lack transparency, according to a study published Wednesday that aims to guide policymakers in regulating the rapidly-growing technology.
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What to know about the EU's landmark digital content act
The EU's milestone legislation, known as the Digital Services Act, demands digital giants crack down on illegal and problematic content.
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'I won't lie': Cummins hails Dutch ahead of Pakistan clash
Australia skipper Pat Cummins thanked the Netherlands on Thursday for throwing the five-time champions a shock World Cup lifeline with their surprise victory over South Africa.
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