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Uber and Wayve set to launch first UK robotaxis in summer

Uber and Wayve set to launch first UK robotaxis in summer

Wayve, a British startup specialised in artificial intelligence for self-driving vehicles, said Monday it was ready to launch its robotaxi service with Uber in London as early as this summer.

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Pope promises abuse victims Church will do more to change

Pope promises abuse victims Church will do more to change

Pope Leo XIV on Monday promised victims of sexual violence by Catholic clergy that the Church would make "additional efforts" to change during a meeting in Madrid, the Vatican said.

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Iran, Israel say hostilities on hold after first attacks since truce

Iran, Israel say hostilities on hold after first attacks since truce

Iran and Israel said on Monday that hostilities between them had halted, after the two countries exchanged strikes that threatened to reignite the Middle East war.

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Liverpool cult hero Origi retires from football at 31

Liverpool cult hero Origi retires from football at 31

Liverpool cult hero Divock Origi has announced his retirement from football at the age of 31.

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'Our mission as Oceanians': French Polynesia to protect more ocean

'Our mission as Oceanians': French Polynesia to protect more ocean

French Polynesia has announced it will expand the size of its fully shielded natural reserves inside what is already the world's largest marine protected area in the far South Pacific.

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Lockdown in New York as Trump to attend NBA Finals

Lockdown in New York as Trump to attend NBA Finals

New York's fabled Madison Square Garden will go into virtual lockdown Monday as police throw a tight security cordon around the venue where President Donald Trump is attending game three of the NBA Finals with his hometown Knicks.

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Yacht traffic increased sixfold for Monaco Grand Prix: maritime data

Yacht traffic increased sixfold for Monaco Grand Prix: maritime data

Recreational boating activity in Monegasque waters surged during the Monaco Grand Prix weekend, reaching nearly six times the level observed the previous week, the maritime tracking website MarineTraffic reported on Monday.

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Somali referee denied entry to US for World Cup: official

Somali referee denied entry to US for World Cup: official

Award-winning Somali referee Omar Artan, set to be the first from his country to officiate at the World Cup finals, was denied entry to the United States, a sports ministry official told AFP on Monday.

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Italy's World Cup winner Grosso appointed Fiorentina coach

Italy's World Cup winner Grosso appointed Fiorentina coach

Former Italy international Fabio Grosso, who resigned as coach of Sassuolo last week, has signed a two-year contract with Fiorentina, the Serie A club announced on Monday.

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Dane Charmig beguiles Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes with stage two win

Dane Charmig beguiles Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes with stage two win

Denmark's Anthon Charmig broke clear on the final climb of the long second stage of the Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes on Monday to claim the biggest win of his career.

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