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Trump says US in no rush but 'clock is ticking' for Iran

Trump says US in no rush but 'clock is ticking' for Iran

President Donald Trump said Thursday the United States is in no rush to end the war with Iran but "the clock is ticking" for the Islamic republic, as a third aircraft carrier arrived in the Middle East.

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OpenAI says new model adept at making AI better

OpenAI says new model adept at making AI better

OpenAI released a new model it touts as its best yet for handling research work like making improved versions of itself, as rapid-fire releases by AI rivals pick up pace.

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Child porn found on D4vd's phone: prosecutor in teen murder case

Child porn found on D4vd's phone: prosecutor in teen murder case

R&B singer D4vd, who is facing murder charges over the death and dismemberment of a young teenager whose decomposing body was found in his car, had child porn on his mobile phone, a US prosecutor said Thursday.

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Trump to meet Lebanon, Israel envoys on truce extension

Trump to meet Lebanon, Israel envoys on truce extension

US President Donald Trump will meet Lebanese and Israeli envoys at a new round of peace talks Thursday, with Beirut seeking a one-month extension of a shaky ceasefire set to expire.

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Samson, Hosein star as Chennai hammer Mumbai by 103 runs in IPL

Samson, Hosein star as Chennai hammer Mumbai by 103 runs in IPL

Opener Sanju Samson struck his second IPL century of the season to set up a thumping 103-run win for Chennai Super Kings in a battle of heavyweights against Mumbai Indians on Thursday.

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France says climate nixed from G7 talks to avoid spat with US

France says climate nixed from G7 talks to avoid spat with US

France on Thursday defended keeping climate change off the agenda at a meeting of G7 environment ministers in Paris, saying it was necessary to avoid a clash with the United States.

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Bolivia, Chile move to restore ties severed 50 years ago

Bolivia, Chile move to restore ties severed 50 years ago

The foreigner ministers of Chile and Bolivia met Thursday in a step toward restoring relations severed 50 years ago, the latter's foreign minister said.

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Bayern fined but avoid fan ban over Champions League crowd incident

Bayern fined but avoid fan ban over Champions League crowd incident

Bayern Munich have been fined by UEFA but avoided a supporter lockout after photographers were injured when fans stormed over barriers during their Champions League quarter-final win over Real Madrid.

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Wembanyama will travel with Spurs but uncertain for next game

Wembanyama will travel with Spurs but uncertain for next game

Victor Wembanyama will travel with the San Antonio Spurs to Portland for Friday's NBA playoff game, coach Mitch Johnson said, but he remains in concussion protocols with an uncertain playing status.

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Italy dismisses talk of replacing Iran at World Cup

Italy dismisses talk of replacing Iran at World Cup

Italy has played down suggestions that its national team could replace Iran at the World Cup, following reports that an envoy to US President Donald Trump had asked FIFA to consider the move.

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