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After stadium delays, African Nations Championship kicks off

After stadium delays, African Nations Championship kicks off

After severe delays in stadium renovations, east Africa is finally ready to co-host the much-awaited African Nations Championship (CHAN), kicking off on Saturday.

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US tech titan earnings rise on AI as economy roils

US tech titan earnings rise on AI as economy roils

Tech giants Amazon, Apple, Meta and Microsoft this week eclipsed earnings expectations, cashing in on artificial intelligence (AI) while navigating economic waters roiled by US tariffs.

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Nvidia says no 'backdoors' in chips as China questions security

Nvidia says no 'backdoors' in chips as China questions security

Nvidia chips do not contain "backdoors" allowing remote access, the US tech giant has said, after Beijing summoned company representatives to discuss "serious security issues".

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Wallabies' Tizzano absent from third Lions Test after online abuse

Wallabies' Tizzano absent from third Lions Test after online abuse

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt says he left flanker Carlo Tizzano out of his squad for the third British and Irish Lions Test over concern for his neck and after a week of online abuse.

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Famed union leader Dolores Huerta urges US to mobilize against Trump

Famed union leader Dolores Huerta urges US to mobilize against Trump

One of the best-known leaders in the decades-long struggle for US farm laborer rights, Dolores Huerta may be 95 years old but she is busier than ever.

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Richardson, Lyles ease through 100m heats at US trials

Richardson, Lyles ease through 100m heats at US trials

Reigning 100m world champions Sha'Carri Richardson and Noah Lyles cruised through their opening heats at the USA Track and Field trials on Thursday as they build towards the defence of their global titles at September's World Championships.

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Correa returning to Astros in blockbuster MLB trade from Twins

Correa returning to Astros in blockbuster MLB trade from Twins

Carlos Correa, a World Series champion and Rookie of the Year with Houston, is headed back to the Astros in a blockbuster deal with the Minnesota Twins at Major League Baseball's trade deadline on Thursday.

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Trump orders tariffs on dozens of countries in push to reshape global trade

Trump orders tariffs on dozens of countries in push to reshape global trade

President Donald Trump ordered the reimposition of tariffs on dozens of trading partners Thursday -- his cornerstone strategy for reshaping global trade to benefit the US economy.

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Trump to build huge $200mn ballroom at White House

Trump to build huge $200mn ballroom at White House

President Donald Trump, who is remodeling the White House to his tastes, will build a massive ballroom for hosting official receptions, one of the largest projects at the US executive mansion in over a century.

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Heathrow unveils £49 bn expansion plan for third runway

Heathrow unveils £49 bn expansion plan for third runway

London's Heathrow Airport on Friday unveiled a £49-billion ($65 billion) expansion plan, including the costs of building a long-awaited third runway, approved by the UK government after years of legal wrangling.

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