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'I don't': AI wedding vows fall foul of Dutch law

'I don't': AI wedding vows fall foul of Dutch law

A Dutch court broke the hearts of a couple after ruling that their marriage, whose wedding vows were drafted with the help of artificial intelligence, was not valid.

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German emissions cuts slow, North Sea has warmest year on record

German emissions cuts slow, North Sea has warmest year on record

Germany's greenhouse gas emission cuts slowed sharply in 2025 as the North Sea experienced its warmest year on record, piling pressure Wednesday on the conservative-led government to boost climate protection efforts.

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France's Lucu a doubt for Six Nations opener

France's Lucu a doubt for Six Nations opener

Bordeaux-Begles's France scrum-half Maxime Lucu is at risk of missing the start of the Six Nations with a knee sprain, his club coach Yannick Bru said on Wednesday.

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Could Trump's desire for Greenland blow up NATO?

Could Trump's desire for Greenland blow up NATO?

The White House has said President Donald Trump is discussing options including military action to take Greenland -- despite a warning from Denmark that an attack would spell the end of NATO.

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Reigning champion Al-Rajhi abandons Dakar Rally

Reigning champion Al-Rajhi abandons Dakar Rally

Title-holder Yazeed Al-Rajhi was forced to pull out of the Dakar Rally due to mechanical problems, organisers said on Wednesday.

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UN accuses Israel of West Bank 'apartheid'

UN accuses Israel of West Bank 'apartheid'

The United Nations on Wednesday said decades-long discrimination and segregation of Palestinians by Israel in the West Bank were intensifying, and called on the country to end its "apartheid system".

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US, Ukraine teams tackle 'most difficult issues' in Russia war talks: Zelensky

US, Ukraine teams tackle 'most difficult issues' in Russia war talks: Zelensky

Washington and Kyiv teams in Paris were on Wednesday expected to tackle Ukraine talks' "most difficult issues" including territory following a breakthrough in European-led negotiations, Ukraine's leader said.

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Trump says Venezuela to hand over oil stocks worth billions

Trump says Venezuela to hand over oil stocks worth billions

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Venezuela will hand over tens of millions of barrels of oil to the United States, just days after a US raid toppled the country's anti-American president, leaving a more cooperative leader in charge.

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Slot says Liverpool can still do 'special things' ahead of Arsenal clash

Slot says Liverpool can still do 'special things' ahead of Arsenal clash

Liverpool manager Arne Slot insists his reigning English champions can still do "special things" this season as they prepare to face Premier League leaders Arsenal following a faltering start to their title defence.

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Brigitte Bardot to be buried in Saint-Tropez as cause of death revealed

Brigitte Bardot to be buried in Saint-Tropez as cause of death revealed

Well-wishers lined the streets in Brigitte Bardot's hometown of Saint-Tropez on Wednesday for the funeral of the French screen icon as her husband revealed she had died from cancer.

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