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Police dismantle protest camp in Madrid: authorities, activists
Police dismantle protest camp in Madrid: authorities, activi...
"The eviction of the Puerta del Sol camp took place without incident or episodes of violence," said sources from Madrid's city government, reporting that 334 people were removed and two arrested.
11 hours ago
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South Korea to double spending on AI and chips in 2027
South Korea to double spending on AI and chips in 2027
President Lee Jae Myung in his annual budget speech to parliament said 21.3 trillion won ($16 billion) would be allocated to chipmaking and artificial intelligence, spanning data centres to robotics.
11 hours ago
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Asian Cup latest event in Saudi Arabia to be postponed over safety
Asian Cup latest event in Saudi Arabia to be postponed over...
The new dates for the continental showpiece are December 23, 2027, to January 21, 2028.
12 hours ago
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Australia's Glenn Maxwell calls time on international career
Australia's Glenn Maxwell calls time on international career
The mercurial 38-year-old, who had not played a Test since 2017, called time on his one-day career last year but kept the door open for T20s.
14 hours ago
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'Who cares?' Alaska voters shrug off potential Democratic manipulation
'Who cares?' Alaska voters shrug off potential Democratic ma...
Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola, in a tight race against Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan that could determine who controls Congress in Washington, stands accused of recruiting another Dan Sullivan to run in order to create ballot confusion and siphon off votes from the senator.
14 hours ago
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Russia downs hundreds of drones after Ukraine truce ends
Russia downs hundreds of drones after Ukraine truce ends
The attacks followed a rare pause in the fighting between Russia and Ukraine in the southern Ukrainian region of Kherson, which ended Sunday.
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India's royals find new power in their past
India's royals find new power in their past
Dressed in glittering finery, Radhikaraje Gaekwad is a queen in name only, a modern businesswoman presiding over a world her ancestors once ruled.
17 hours ago
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Trump's Republicans scramble to stop Democratic midterms wave
Trump's Republicans scramble to stop Democratic midterms wav...
Polls show Democrats are all but certain to take the majority from Republicans in the House of Representatives in Tuesday's vote and have a real shot at winning the Senate.
17 hours ago
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Cyber attacks hit Russia, Ukraine after truce ends
Cyber attacks hit Russia, Ukraine after truce ends
Moscow's emergencies ministry said hackers posted "false information" on the app, which is designed to warn the public of incoming drone attacks and other threats.
19 hours ago
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India readies for second cyclone in less than a week
India readies for second cyclone in less than a week
Cyclone Murasu is expected to make landfall around midnight on Monday or in the early hours of Tuesday, bringing heavy rain to Andhra Pradesh and neighbouring Tamil Nadu.
20 hours ago