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EU bows to pressure on loosening AI, privacy rules
The European Union is set next week to kickstart a rollback of landmark rules on artificial intelligence and data protection that face powerful pushback on both sides of the Atlantic.
Sports
India close in on lead despite South African strikes
Opener KL Rahul departed after a gritty 39 but helped India close in on a crucial first innings lead in the opening Test against South Africa on Saturday.
Sports
Curry's 49 points propel Warriors in 109-108 win over Spurs
Golden State star Stephen Curry scored 49 points, including the game-winning free-throws in the waning seconds, as the Warriors beat the San Antonio Spurs 109-108 in NBA Cup action on Friday.
Sports
NZ boxer Parker denies taking banned substance after failed test
Former world heavyweight champion Joseph Parker denied on Saturday taking a prohibited substance, after learning he had failed a drug test on the day of his shock loss to Fabio Wardley.
Sports
Australia setback as Hazlewood ruled out of 1st Ashes Test
Australia was dealt a huge blow Saturday with pace spearhead Josh Hazlewood ruled out of the first Ashes Test against England with a hamstring strain, joining Pat Cummins on the sidelines.
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Australia pace spearhead Josh Hazlewood ruled out of 1st Ashes Test
Australia was dealt a huge blow Saturday with pace spearhead Josh Hazlewood ruled out of the first Ashes Test against England with a hamstring strain, joining Pat Cummins on the sidelines.
Politics
UN Security Council to vote Monday on Trump Gaza plan
The UN Security Council will vote Monday on a resolution endorsing US President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan, diplomats said.
Sports
Japan's Tomono leads after men's short program at Skate America
Japan's Kazuki Tomono topped the men's short program at Skate America on Friday with a polished performance that included a pair of quadruple jumps and earned 95.77 points.
Politics
China tells citizens to avoid Japan travel as Taiwan row grows
China has advised its citizens to avoid travelling to Japan, following a diplomatic feud sparked by comments by Tokyo's new premier about a hypothetical attack on Taiwan.
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Purdue Pharma to be dissolved as US judge says to approve bankruptcy
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma, blamed for helping to fuel a deadly opioid crisis, said Friday that a US bankruptcy judge will sign off on a deal to settle thousands of lawsuits against the company, which will cease to exist.
Culture
Iran's first woman orchestra conductor inspires
When Paniz Faryoussefi mounts the podium and reaches for her baton, she represents more than just the hope of a thrilling orchestral performance.
Sports
Wood gets all-clear in boost for England
Pace spearhead Mark Wood was Saturday cleared any hamstring injury after a precautionary scan in a huge relief for England just days away from the first Ashes Test against Australia.
Sports
Golf's world No. 8 Thomas has back surgery
Two-time major-winner Justin Thomas said Friday he has undergone a microdiscectomy procedure to treat hip pain and will be sidelined through the start of the 2026 US PGA Tour season.
Technology
Rebooted Harlem museum celebrates rise of Black art
As the Studio Museum reopens this weekend in its gleaming new building, New York's premier institution for Black art finds itself looking back and looking forward at the same time.
Politics
'Desperation in the air': immigrant comics skewer Trump crackdown
Lucie Pohl opened a night of comedy with a stab at President Donald Trump's migration crackdown.
Nature
UN regulator says shipping still wants to decarbonize -- despite US threats
Threats, intimidation, harassment -- the tactics deployed by US negotiators to stall a global deal on shipping pollution last month sent chills through climate diplomats ahead of the COP30 summit.
Sports
Grant, Kim share halfway lead in LPGA Annika tournament
Sweden's Linn Grant shook off an opening bogey to card eight birdies in a seven-under par 63 on Friday and seize a share of the second-round lead in the LPGA Annika at Pelican tournament alongside Australia's Grace Kim.
Technology
Musk's Grokipedia leans on 'questionable' sources, study says
Elon Musk's Grokipedia carries thousands of citations to "questionable" and "problematic" sources, US researchers said Friday, raising doubts about the reliability of the AI-powered encyclopedia as an information tool.
Economy
Trump signs order to lower tariffs on beef, coffee, other goods
President Donald Trump signed an order Friday to lower US tariffs on agriculture imports such as beef, bananas, coffee and tomatoes, as his government comes under pressure from voters grappling with the escalating cost of living.
Sports
Croatia qualify for 2026 World Cup, Netherlands close, Germany in limbo
Croatia booked their ticket to the 2026 World Cup in North America with an unconvincing 3-1 win over the in-form Faroe Islands on Friday as the Netherlands all but booked their spot in the finals too.
Culture
'Last Chance U' coach dies after shooting: US police
An American football coach featured in the hit Netflix documentary series "Last Chance U" has died after being shot in the head on campus, police said Friday.
Sports
Sinner completes perfect ATP Finals group stage, Auger-Aliassime reaches last four
Jannik Sinner stayed on course to defend his ATP Finals title on Friday after seeing off Ben Shelton and completing a perfect group stage, while Felix Auger-Aliassime claimed the last semi-final spot by beating Alexander Zverev 6-4, 7-6 (7/4).
Sports
Woltemade sends Germany past Luxembourg in World Cup qualifier
Nick Woltemade scored a brace to send a sluggish Germany past Luxembourg 2-0 away and within touching distance of direct World Cup qualification on Friday.
Sports
Croatia qualify for 2026 World Cup with 3-1 win over Faroes
Croatia came from behind to beat the Faroe Islands 3-1 in Rijeka on Friday and secure their qualification for the 2026 World Cup in North America.
Sports
Kai Trump makes strides but still misses cut in LPGA debut
Kai Trump conquered her nerves to cap her LPGA debut with a five-over par 75 on Friday and said she'd have plenty of positives to discuss with her grandfather, US President Donald Trump.
Economy
Return to bad days of hyperinflation looms in Venezuela
Venezuelans are grappling with political and economic chaos, a mass population exodus and fears of a US military attack. Now, their wallets are ever thinner as a return to hyperinflation looms.
Economy
US airspace recovers as budget shutdown ends
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Thursday that US air travel is recovering after the disruptions caused by the more than month-long government funding shutdown.
Politics
Russia strike on Kyiv apartment block kills six, Ukraine says
A barrage of Russian missiles hit Kyiv on Friday, killing six people in one apartment block, attacks that Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky denounced as a "heinous" bid to spread terror.
Culture
Arrest made in shooting of 'Last Chance U' coach: US police
Police in California investigating the shooting of an American football coach from the hit Netflix documentary series "Last Chance U" said Friday they have made an arrest.
Politics
At COP30, senator warns US 'deliberately losing' clean tech race with China
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, one of only a handful of senior US political leaders attending this year's UN climate summit, told AFP Friday that President Donald Trump's America is "deliberately losing" the clean tech race to China.
Economy
US, Switzerland say deal reached on trade and tariffs
The United States and Switzerland said Friday that they have reached an agreement to sharply lower tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, with the Alpine nation vowing to invest $200 billion in the US to win over the White House.
Weather
Fossil fuel lobbyists out in force at Amazon climate talks: NGOs
Lobbyists tied to the fossil fuel industry have turned up in strength at the UN climate talks in the Brazilian Amazon, an NGO coalition said Friday, warning that their presence undermines the process.