Musk defends AI ambitions as IPO reveals trouble
Elon Musk insists that his artificial intelligence venture xAI remains a serious competitor, pushing back against mounting doubts after revelations that the supercomputing facilities built to power his own AI models are being rented out to a rival.
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Five things to know about heatwaves in Europe
The scorching weather that has smashed temperature records across Europe this week shows the growing number and intensity of heatwaves on the continent.
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Israel freezes out UN chief over sexual violence blacklist
Israel is breaking all contact with United Nations chief Antonio Guterres, the country's ambassador announced Thursday, saying it was "outrageous" Israel is being blacklisted over alleged sexual violence in conflict zones.
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US, Iran agree deal framework but need Trump sign-off: sources
US and Iranian negotiators have agreed on a framework for a 60-day ceasefire extension deal in the Middle East war but were still waiting for President Donald Trump's approval, US sources told AFP on Thursday.
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Italy on red alert as France, Portugal beat hottest May day record
Italy issued a red alert warning for the capital Rome on Thursday and Portugal and France reported their hottest days in May as Europe struggled with a heatwave that has smashed records across the continent.
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Oil advances, stocks drift on fresh US-Iran strikes
Oil prices rose slightly and global stock markets drifted Thursday after the United States and Iran exchanged new strikes despite their purported ceasefire, rekindling uncertainty about an end to the Middle East war.
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'Terrorist' knife attack wounds 3 at Swiss train station: official
A man reportedly shouting "Allahu akbar!" injured three people in a knife attack at a train station in Switzerland on Thursday before being arrested, in what officials said was "a terrorist act".
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'You are not alone' in Ebola fight, vows DR Congo-bound WHO chief
The WHO's chief pledged to do "everything in my power" to help conquer a deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, as he headed to the African nation on Thursday.
Read moreSinner 'hits wall' as French Open bid collapses
Jannik Sinner said he ran out of energy and "hit the wall" as his 30-match winning run came to an abrupt halt in the second round of the French Open on Thursday.
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France's Magnier sprints to Giro 18th stage win, Vingegaard in pink
Paul Magnier won the 18th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Thursday after a bunch sprint, as Jonas Vingegaard held the overall leader's pink jersey.
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