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Hong Kong homes flattened for US$28 bn high-tech hub

Lights out in Laos as electricity exports surge

'Be careful what you wish for': 'Obsession' director and star reflect on success

'This is the test': All eyes on US Fed to tackle high inflation

Messi scores but Miami held by Nashville

Scars of Marawi siege linger as Philippines poll nears

US Open champ Rybakina on top of world after injury scare

Trump turns to golf, family business on Irish visit's second day

Rybakina reigns serene as new world number one

Defiant Sabalenka motivated by US Open defeat

South Africa defeat New Zealand 43-28 to complete 3-1 series victory

Houthis say hit Saudi base after renewed fighting with Yemeni govt forces

Rybakina triumphs in US Open, denies Sabalenka three-peat

Gilbert Arenas questions Jonathan Kuminga's decision to join Minnesota

Wins return as Andreescu finds her joy for tennis again

Canada's Bianca Andreescu heads into Monday's last-16 of the Miami Open brimming with confidence and feeling she has finally refound her love for tennis.

Kenya braces for fresh protests despite police ban

Kenyans were bracing on Monday for a new round of anti-government demonstrations over the high cost of living, after the opposition vowed the action would go ahead despite a police ban.

Scotland's new leader: the contenders

The ruling Scottish National Party (SNP) elects a new leader on Monday, with the winner taking up the role of first minister in the Scottish Parliament.

Germany braces for transport 'mega-strike'

Transport staff across Germany are set to stage a major strike on Monday to push for wage hikes in the face of brisk inflation, as passengers brace for serious disruptions.

France's Boutier wins LPGA Drive On title in playoff

Celine Boutier birdied the first playoff hole to edge Georgia Hall for the LPGA Drive On Championship title on Sunday at Superstition Mountain, Arizona.

Scotland set for new leader as independence quest stalls

A new Scottish first minister will be named on Monday, with the leader facing the daunting task of reviving a faltering independence movement after Nicola Sturgeon's surprise resignation.

Missouri: the new haven for pot smokers in US Midwest

Sisters Juree Burgett and Tanya Knight, both in their 60s, smell various marijuana buds, assessing their options at a trendy dispensary in Missouri. They drove three hours from Kansas -- where recreational cannabis use is still illegal -- to make their purchase.

Artist Karla Ortiz sees AI 'identity theft', not promise

For artist Karla Ortiz, the explosion in artificial intelligence that can stand in for flesh-and-blood artists is nothing more than identity theft.

Biden widens net in new democracy summit as Russia, China concerns grow

The United States on Tuesday opens its second Summit for Democracy with its eyes firmly on the rest of the world, seeking a united front against authoritarianism as Russia attacks Ukraine and as China launches a diplomatic offensive.

'Glaze' software aims to protect art from copycat AI

Researchers at the University of Chicago have released free "Glaze" software that they say can thwart efforts by generative artificial intelligence (AI) to copy an artist's style.

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