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Asia stocks rise on AI, US-China trade talks optimism

Asia stocks rise on AI, US-China trade talks optimism

Asian stock markets mostly rose on Monday morning, boosted by global demand for artificial intelligence technology and positive signals from trade talks over the weekend between Chinese and US officials.

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Putin's party set to retain power after Russia vote hit by cyberattacks, drones

Putin's party set to retain power after Russia vote hit by cyberattacks, drones

Vladimir Putin's ruling United Russia party won a large majority in the country's parliamentary elections, marked by cyberattacks and a barrage of Ukrainian drone strikes, according to results published by state media early Monday.

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Malaysia's 'elephant whisperer' fights to save Borneo's endangered giants

Malaysia's 'elephant whisperer' fights to save Borneo's endangered giants

Deep in Malaysia's Borneo jungle, wild shouts fill the air as a Bornean elephant is darted and her angry herd rallies to protect her.

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Germany's Merz under pressure after bruising state election losses

Germany's Merz under pressure after bruising state election losses

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz starts the week more damaged than ever after his centre-right CDU party suffered two bruising regional election defeats at the hands of far-right and far-left parties.

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US seeks 'AI dialogue' with China as officials set stage for Trump-Xi summit

US seeks 'AI dialogue' with China as officials set stage for Trump-Xi summit

US and Chinese economic officials discussed creating a communication channel for AI concerns at meetings Sunday as they set the stage for a summit of the countries' top leaders this week.

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'I live in fear': 1.5 million Pakistani children sexually exploited online

'I live in fear': 1.5 million Pakistani children sexually exploited online

Pakistani teenager Zara Shah was targeted by a stranger while playing a computer game, drawn into a conversation that would expose her to terrifying online sexual exploitation.

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Messi, Miami frustrated in 2-2 draw with San Diego

Messi, Miami frustrated in 2-2 draw with San Diego

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami's hopes of overtaking Nashville at the top of Major League Soccer's Eastern Conference suffered a blow on Sunday after the champions were held to a 2-2 draw by San Diego in Florida.

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Cowboys beat Commanders, Vikings down Bears as star QBs injured

Cowboys beat Commanders, Vikings down Bears as star QBs injured

The Dallas Cowboys beat arch-rivals Washington 37-20 in a game marred by a gruesome injury to Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, while the Chicago Bears lost their own signal-caller Caleb Williams in defeat to Minnesota on a brutal NFL Sunday.

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Thousands march in France against 'licence to kill' draft law

Thousands march in France against 'licence to kill' draft law

Thousands of people marched in Paris and other French cities on Sunday against a proposed law on the legitimate use of force that critics say would be a "licence to kill" for police and gendarmes.

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FQ-42 Vengeance Finds New Home at Creech Air Force Base

FQ-42 Vengeance Finds New Home at Creech Air Force Base

Aircraft Delivery Continues Milestones for CCA Program

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