Trump blasts US backlash against data centers
US President Donald Trump on Monday attacked opponents of the data centers powering the artificial intelligence boom, saying superpower rival China "could not be happier" about the growing backlash.
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France takes aim at ultra-fast fashion with new levy
France will from Tuesday impose a fee on ultra-fast fashion items that will eventually reach almost 20 euros per garment, as the government targets major Asian e-commerce platforms including Shein.
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It 'hurts' says Messi of decision to retire from international football
Lionel Messi said on Monday he is retiring from international football after leading Argentina to a second successive World Cup final in July.
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Tribunal says India cannot withdraw from water treaty with Pakistan
An international tribunal ordered India on Monday to "observe its obligations" under a treaty with Pakistan on the sharing of the Indus and other rivers, which the New Delhi government sought to suspend.
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Benzema ends brief stint with Al Hilal in Saudi league
Former France and Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has left Al Hilal just under eight months after joining the Saudi club.
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John Galliano pulls US exhibition after antisemitism backlash
Top fashion designer John Galliano announced Monday he has withdrawn from a planned exhibition of his work at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art, following criticism from donors and political leaders over his past antisemitic remarks.
Read morePacific Islands summit opens in shadow of China-Taiwan tensions
The Pacific Islands' annual summit opened on Monday with a pointed message that outside partners "do not choose our destination", as five leaders skipped the talks shadowed by China-Taiwan tensions.
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Djokovic's Grand Slam future uncertain after brutal US Open defeat
A record-setting 25th Grand Slam title looks even further from Novak Djokovic's grasp after the Serb great's brutal first-round exit from the US Open.
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French Top 14 boss offers 'no guarantees' for first Club World Cup
French Top 14 president Yann Roubert said on Monday rugby union's inaugural Club World Cup is not guaranteed unless southern hemisphere teams work to accommodate the wishes of their European counterparts.
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Turkey says regional defence pact not against any country
Turkey's top diplomat stressed Monday the regional defence pact with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia was not aimed at any particular country and open to others, including Egypt.
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