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AI 'warning shots' focus Beijing on national security risks
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Data centre command hub keeps AI up and running
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Philippine tribe in limbo over US-led tech hub
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Leo XIV, first US pope transcends his restrained style
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Saudi-led coalition says Houthis fired ballistic missile at Riyadh
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France's debt climbs to highest since 1978: ministry
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Cuba works to restore power after another blackout
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Thousands protest inaction over climate crisis in Switzerland
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Brigitte Bardot widower slams sale of star's belongings
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UK actor Naomi Watts honoured at Spain film festival
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Indonesia accepts Malaysia's help to tackle wildfires
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Trump signs bill authorizing sweeping Russia sanctions
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Nvidia, OpenAI CEOs to attend Xi dinner at White House
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Anthropic picks Accenture for in-house AI safety evaluation
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Cuba hit with seventh major blackout of the year
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Hushing and hedging: US companies retreat on climate
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Nigeria miners struggled to breathe in cell before 37 died: survivors
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Crisis-wracked Volkswagen warns of 10-bn-euro hit to profits
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Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman
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Shakira to cap off world tour with Madrid 12-gig run
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Isolated Syrian-Druze city blames Damascus for shortages
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Isolated Syrian-Druze city shortages
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Kerry James Marshall: American 'blackness' painter celebrated in Europe
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UNESCO can be 'moderator' in AI debate: chief to AFP
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Infantino 'must go', says German FA vice-president
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Russia seizes assets of Nestle, French firms
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Japan's busiest rail station tests robot bins
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Anthropic says AI systems moving towards building themselves
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Backpackers fret over Australian visa crackdown
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Asian stocks boosted by falling oil, yen weakens after BoJ rate hike
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Bank of Japan hikes rates to 31-year high to battle inflation
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Afghan medical students in Pakistan hope court stops college expulsions
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AI doomsday warnings unlikely to slow IPOs but questions linger
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Australia to detain tourists who overstay visa, minister says
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In Brazil's Amazon, the hunt for oil fuels hopes and fears
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Asian stocks track Wall St rally as oil prices drop
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Baby orangutans in India expose 'frightening' scale of trafficking
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Prized Mexican relic returns on loan, two centuries on
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Oversight Board blasts 'inadequate' Meta safeguards for AI deepfakes
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'In our lane': Fed's Warsh defies Trump but still fighting for credibility
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Harry makes first public appearance since return to UK
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Trump admin makes major cut to endangered species protections
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Princess Diana's brother makes new explosive claims against Charles
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GM delivers first components for US interceptor missiles
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Trump admin overhauls key protection for endangered species
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Travis Scott and Keith Richards feature on GTA VI soundtrack
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Mbappe draws political fire over Ceuta t-shirt controversy
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King Charles warns tech bosses of 'existential dangers' of AI
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Third malaria death in Germany from outbreak tied to Frankfurt airport
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French fishermen block ports over petrol prices
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Trump sues JPMorgan Chase, CEO Dimon, claims 'debanked' for politics
US President Donald Trump sued JPMorgan Chase and CEO Jamie Dimon on Thursday, alleging he was wrongly "debanked" for political reasons, according to a civil complaint.
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Venezuela looks to petrodollars to bring down prices
The United States' grab for Venezuela's oil, while shocking, may yet provide a short-term boost for the South American nation's haggard economy.
Musk makes Davos debut with promise of robots for all
Elon Musk sees his humanoid robots hitting the market next year, one of several "optimistic" forecasts by the US tech mogul at his first-ever Davos appearance on Thursday.
NYC sues to block Dr. Phil-fronted police documentary
New York City has sued to block a documentary about the police department fronted by celebrity psychologist Dr. Phil that local officials say is "extremely problematic."
WTO chief slams rise of trade protectionism
World Trade Organization chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala slammed the global rise of protectionism on Thursday in Davos, while stressing that most international trade continues according to WTO rules.
Storms, heavy rain kill 14 across Afghanistan
Severe storms and a rain-triggered landslide have killed at least 14 people across Afghanistan, officials said, with residents facing further risks on Thursday as heavy snow hit the country.
'Sinners' breaks all-time Oscars record with 16 nominations
Vampire period horror film "Sinners" smashed the all-time Oscars record with 16 nominations, the Academy announced Thursday.
Athens hit with several months of rain in one day: expert
A deadly storm this week dumped nearly six months of rain on the Greek capital Athens in less than a day, one of the country's top weather experts told AFP on Thursday.
'Oasis of stability': Madrid becomes luxury housing haven
Madrid has emerged as a coveted global luxury housing destination as Latin American and US investors fuel a real estate boom, seduced by competitive prices and high living standards.
Games giant Ubisoft suffers share price collapse
Trading in French video game giant Ubisoft was briefly suspended Thursday following a dramatic fall in its share price, a day after the firm announced it expected to make huge losses this year.
Australia mourns in candlelight for Bondi Beach shooting victims
Australians fell silent and lit candles on a national day of mourning on Thursday for the 15 people killed by gunmen who opened fire on a Jewish festival at Bondi Beach.
Japan suspends restart of world's biggest nuclear plant
The restart of the world's largest nuclear power plant was suspended in Japan Thursday just hours after the process began, its operator said, but the reactor remains "stable".
Afghan resistance museum gets revamp under Taliban rule
An Afghan who fought against Soviet forces still visits a museum celebrating the resistance, but, in keeping with rules by the Taliban authorities, the displays have undergone notable changes recently.
South Korea's economy grew just 1% in 2025, lowest in five years
South Korea logged its slowest growth in half a decade in 2025, the country's central bank said Thursday, while exports rose on the back of a boom in artificial intelligence.
Higher heating costs add to US affordability crunch
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Australia holds day of mourning for Bondi Beach shooting victims
Australians will fall quiet in candlelight Thursday on a national day of mourning for the 15 people killed by gunmen who opened fire at a Jewish festival at Bondi Beach.
'Extreme cold': Winter storm forecast to slam huge expanse of US
A winter storm bringing very cold temperatures is expected to slam a massive stretch of the United States this week with more than 175 million people facing the prospect of power outages and travel disruptions.
Ubisoft unveils details of big restructuring bet
Ubisoft on Wednesday ended a months-long wait for details of a restructuring the French games giant hopes will power it up to face a competitive market -- at the price of a string of cancelled games and a new round of belt-tightening.
Stocks steadier as Trump rules out force to take Greenland
Stocks mostly steadied Wednesday as US President Donald Trump said in a much-anticipated speech at Davos that he would not use force to take control of Greenland, though he did demand "immediate negotiations" to take control of the Danish arctic territory.
US hip-hop label Def Jam launches China division in Chengdu
Def Jam, the influential US record label, will launch a division in the "capital of Chinese hip-hop" Chengdu, its parent company Universal Music announced late Tuesday, in a vote of confidence for China's music scene.
European stocks dip ahead of Trump's Davos speech
European stocks slipped and precious metals hit fresh highs Wednesday as investors awaited US President Donald Trump's speech at Davos amid his push to seize Greenland.
Japan restarts world's biggest nuclear plant
The world's biggest nuclear power plant was restarted Wednesday for the first time since the 2011 Fukushima disaster, its Japanese operator said, despite persistent safety concerns among residents.
Widow of Iran's last shah says 'no turning back' after protests
The widow of Iran's last shah has told AFP there is "no turning back" after a wave of protests against the country's clerical authorities, saying she is convinced the Iranian people will emerge victorious.
Burberry sales rise as China demand improves
Burberry posted a slight rise in sales on Wednesday, as the British luxury fashion label's turnaround plan showed signs of progress, helped by improving demand in its crucial China market.
Botswana warns diamond oversupply to hit growth
Botswana is sitting on nearly double its permitted diamond stockpile as weak prices and rising competition from lab‑grown stones curb demand, the government said, warning the glut will weigh on economic growth.
Philippines to end short-lived ban on Musk's Grok chatbot
The Philippines said Wednesday it will end its ban on Elon Musk's Grok, less than a week after blocking the AI chatbot over its ability to generate sexualised deepfakes.
Japan to restart world's biggest nuclear plant Wednesday
The world's biggest nuclear power plant is set to restart on Wednesday for the first time since the 2011 Fukushima disaster, its Japanese operator said, despite persistent safety concerns among residents.
Dazzling Chinese AI debuts mask growing pains
Investor confidence in Chinese AI startups is riding high, but obstacles to their long-term success range from US export controls to the puzzle of how to become profitable.
What growth?: Taiwan's traditional manufacturers miss out on export boom
Taiwan's economy soared last year on skyrocketing exports of AI hardware and semiconductors, but companies in more traditional manufacturing sectors could only look on with envy as they were clobbered by US tariffs and a strong local currency.