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Taiwan says AI agents used in cyberattacks targeting island

Taiwan says AI agents used in cyberattacks targeting island

Overseas hackers used artificial intelligence agents to help carry out a wave of cyberattacks targeting Taiwanese government agencies in July, the island's digital affairs ministry said Thursday.

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Tech stocks enjoy rebound after US inflation on mixed day for markets

Tech stocks enjoy rebound after US inflation on mixed day for markets

Tech firms led on a mixed day for Asian stocks Thursday as investors push back into the sector after a summer rout, with confidence boosted by easing US interest rate hike fears after data showed inflation slowing last month.

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Japan protests Putin's first visit to disputed islands

Japan protests Putin's first visit to disputed islands

President Vladimir Putin visited Thursday Russia's far-eastern Kuril islands for the first time, prompting a "strong" protest by Japan which also claims the territory.

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Hasan takes 6-55 as Bangladesh bundle out Australia for 198

Hasan takes 6-55 as Bangladesh bundle out Australia for 198

Hasan Mahmud took a career-best 6-55 as Bangladesh bundled Australia out for 198 on the opening day of the first Test in Darwin on Thursday.

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Kiss wants fit-again Wallabies playmaker Gordon to 'open up' Japan

Kiss wants fit-again Wallabies playmaker Gordon to 'open up' Japan

Australia coach Les Kiss is banking on playmaker Carter Gordon to "open up" Japan after he was among eight changes Thursday for their return clash, including an almost completely new forward pack.

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Swiatek sinks Svitolina to set up Rybakina title clash in Toronto

Swiatek sinks Svitolina to set up Rybakina title clash in Toronto

Iga Swiatek outlasted Ukraine's Elina Svitolina 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 on Wednesday to book a Toronto title showdown with world number two Elena Rybakina.

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British eccentrics push humble garden shed to new heights

British eccentrics push humble garden shed to new heights

"Welcome to the Shanty Shed," shouted steam ship enthusiast Peter McLaughlin over the din of pistons lunging back and forth as clouds of white vapour billowed from his London garden hideaway.

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Australia's Pallister shines, mixed relay record falls as Pan Pacs open

Australia's Pallister shines, mixed relay record falls as Pan Pacs open

Australian Lani Pallister edged three-time Olympic gold medallist Summer McIntosh to win the women's 200m freestyle at the Pan Pacific Championships on Wednesday in Irvine, California.

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Zambia votes with president's economic record on the line

Zambia votes with president's economic record on the line

Zambia went to the polls Thursday with economic hardship testing President Hakainde Hichilema's record as he seeks a second term to govern the copper-rich nation.

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Hasan puts Bangladesh in charge as Australia struggle to 183-8

Hasan puts Bangladesh in charge as Australia struggle to 183-8

Hasan Mahmud took four wickets as Australia struggled to 183-8 at tea on the opening day of the first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin on Thursday.

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