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China's top AI players

China's top AI players

China's artificial intelligence boom is in full swing, with the release of a new large language model (LLM) by top startup DeepSeek on Friday highlighting the country's rapid progress despite US export restrictions on advanced microchips.

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Five things to know about Chinese AI startup DeepSeek

Five things to know about Chinese AI startup DeepSeek

As DeepSeek releases its first major new artificial intelligence model in over a year -- DeepSeek-V4 -- here are five things to know about the Chinese startup:

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Possible Trump rescue of Spirit Airlines spurs debate

Possible Trump rescue of Spirit Airlines spurs debate

Bargain US carrier Spirit Airlines, which filed for bankruptcy in 2025 for the second time in a year, could be spared by a controversial potential White House rescue package.

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Wild Balkan berries keep gin taste steady as climate shifts

Wild Balkan berries keep gin taste steady as climate shifts

As he threaded his way through the scrub in Serbia's southern hills, Slobodan Velickovic stopped to inspect the small indigo berries that have made the Balkans a key part of the global gin industry.

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Mass MS-13 trial held at El Salvador mega-jail

Mass MS-13 trial held at El Salvador mega-jail

Hundreds of alleged Mara Salvatrucha gang members sat chained, shaved and mute as they were accused of murder and torture during a mass trial at El Salvador's notorious CECOT jail, AFP reporters witnessed Thursday.

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Barcelona must live without teen star Yamal for title run-in

Barcelona must live without teen star Yamal for title run-in

With teenage star Lamine Yamal out injured for the rest of the season Barcelona visit Getafe on Saturday in La Liga looking for ways to cope without him and protect a nine-point lead on Real Madrid in the Spanish title race.

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Hearts lead Old Firm as Scottish title race heads for tense finale

Hearts lead Old Firm as Scottish title race heads for tense finale

Hearts lead a thrilling three-way battle for the Scottish Premiership, with the 41-year dominance of Celtic and Rangers under threat going into the final five games of the season.

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India criticizes 'poor taste' Trump post against immigrants

India criticizes 'poor taste' Trump post against immigrants

India on Thursday criticized as inappropriate a post by US President Donald Trump that called the South Asian country a "hellhole."

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China's DeepSeek says releases long-awaited new AI model

China's DeepSeek says releases long-awaited new AI model

Chinese startup DeepSeek released "preview" versions of a new artificial intelligence model Friday, more than a year after it stunned the world with a low-cost reasoning model that matched the capabilities of US rivals.

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Hawks fend off Knicks, Raptors pull away from Cavs to cut deficit

Hawks fend off Knicks, Raptors pull away from Cavs to cut deficit

CJ McCollum hit the game-winner with 12.5 seconds remaining as the Atlanta Hawks pulled off another nail-biting victory over New York to take a 2-1 lead in their NBA first-round playoff series on Thursday.

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