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AI looms large ahead of Xi, Trump summit

Trump to host Xi amid pomp, low expectations

Smith still haunted by 'Sandpapergate' as he prepares for South Africa Tests

Harry set for UK public outings with security, royal status hazy

UK-Sudanese author pens book to give children 'African history of Africa'

NFL Chiefs' Kelce among investors bilked in Ponzi scheme

Boehly and Walter sell Chelsea stake to Clearlake Capital

Trump threatens EU over 'hostile' Canada association plan

US House backs data center power cost bill amid midterm backlash

Argentine judge orders suspension of Falklands oil project

US Congress passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill

Carrick takes the blame as troubled Man Utd suffer League Cup misery

Barca hit Racing for seven as Atletico crush Osasuna

Barcelona hit seven in Racing Santander rout

'Presumed human remains' discovered in Titan sub wreckage

Experts have recovered presumed human remains from what is left of the Titan sub that imploded during a dive to the Titanic wreck, with the death of five people, the US Coast Guard said Wednesday.

'Godfather of AI' urges governments to face dangers

Geoffrey Hinton, one of the so-called "godfathers" of artificial intelligence, urged governments on Wednesday to step in and make sure that machines do not take control of society.

Taylor Swift, The Weeknd invited to join Oscars panel

Music megastars Taylor Swift and The Weeknd are among showbiz people invited to join the organization that votes on who gets Oscars, the body said Wednesday.

Tottenham buy Maddison from relegated Leicester

Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday completed the signing of creative midfielder James Maddison from relegated Leicester in a deal worth 40 million pounds (46.3m euros) plus add-ons.

Martino named new coach of Inter Miami ahead of Messi arrival

Inter Miami have appointed former Barcelona and Argentina coach Gerardo Martino to take charge of the Major League Soccer team, setting up a reunion with compatriot Lionel Messi.

Arsenal sign Havertz from Chelsea on 'long-term contract'

Arsenal on Wednesday signed German attacking midfielder Kai Havertz from Chelsea on a "long-term contract".

Living near green space makes you 2.5 years younger: study

City parks and green spaces help counter heat, boost biodiversity, and instill a sense of calm in the urban jungle.

Madonna hospitalized for several days, tour postponed

Madonna is recovering after falling ill with a "serious bacterial infection" that landed her in an intensive care unit for several days, her manager Guy Oseary said in a statement Wednesday.

French security forces deploy as anger simmers over police shooting

French security forces deployed in their thousands on Wednesday evening amid fears of more violent protests over the fatal shooting of a teenager by police.

Star gymnast Biles poised for August return to competition

Gymnastics superstar Simone Biles is poised to compete in August for the first time since mental health and safety concerns cut short her Tokyo Olympics campaign, entering the August US Classic near Chicago.

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