US ahead in AI innovation, easily surpassing China in Stanford’s new ranking
AP Technology Writer The U.S. leads the world in developing artificial intelligence technology, surpassing China in research and other important…
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Trump’s against climate action. But some right-wing governments are all for it
Associated Press BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — Donald Trump’s second term as the U.S. president is certain to bring a retreat from aggressive…
Continue ReadingAustralia beats the United States at the Davis Cup to reach the semifinals
AP Tennis Writer MALAGA, Spain (AP) — Australia reached the Davis Cup semifinals for the third consecutive year, eliminating the United States 2-1…
Continue ReadingJannik Sinner leads Italy back to the Davis Cup semifinals and a rematch against Australia
AP Tennis Writer MALAGA, Spain (AP) — No. 1-ranked Jannik Sinner won matches in singles and doubles to lead defending champion Italy to a 2-1…
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Top war-crimes court issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and others in Israel-Hamas fighting
Associated Press THE HAGUE (AP) — The world’s top war-crimes court issued arrest warrants Thursday for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu,…
Continue Reading Middle East latest: ICC issues warrant for Israel’s Netanyahu as Gaza death toll soars past 44,000
The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his former defense minister and a Hamas…
Continue ReadingUrsula Haverbeck, German far-right activist repeatedly convicted for Holocaust denial, dies at 96
BERLIN (AP) — Ursula Haverbeck, a prominent German extreme-right figure who accumulated a string of convictions for denying the Holocaust, has…
Continue Reading Thai court dismisses activist’s suit against Israeli spyware producer over lack of evidence
Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — A Thai court has dismissed a lawsuit brought by a pro-democracy activist who alleged spyware produced by an Israeli…
Continue Reading Death toll in Gaza from Israel-Hamas war passes 44,000, Palestinian officials say
Associated Press DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The death toll in the Gaza Strip from the 13-month-old war between Israel and Hamas has surpassed…
Continue ReadingPop star Ed Sheeran helps favorite soccer team sign player before getting on stage with Taylor Swift
AP Sports Writer Ed Sheeran was about to join Taylor Swift on stage at a concert over the summer when he got a call from his favorite soccer team. It…
Continue ReadingDanish military monitors a Chinese-flagged bulk carrier after undersea data cables were ruptured
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — The Danish military has confirmed it is monitoring a Chinese bulk carrier that was reportedly in the area where two…
Continue ReadingLeague One Volleyball lands additional investment of $100 million with 1st pro season nearing launch
Three investment groups have committed a combined $100 million in new funding for League One Volleyball, which owns dozens of junior clubs across the…
Continue Reading Gunmen fire on vehicles carrying Shiites in northwest Pakistan, killing at least 42
Associated Press PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistani police say gunmen have fired on vehicles carrying Shiite Muslims in the restive northwest,…
Continue Reading$344 for a coffee? Scottish farm is selling UK’s most expensive cup
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — It’s an enormous price to pay for a little cup of coffee, but the man behind the pitch promises it won’t…
Continue ReadingUK watchdog slams family of fundraiser Capt. Tom Moore for making personal gains from charity
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Britain’s charity regulator has sanctioned the daughter and son-in-law of Capt. Tom Moore, saying they personally…
Continue Reading Putin says Russia attacked Ukraine with a new missile that he claims the West can’t stop
Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin says Moscow has tested a new intermediate-range missile in a strike on Ukraine and that it could…
Continue ReadingOne Tech Tip: How to get started with Bluesky
Business Writer LONDON (AP) — Looking for a new social media platform because X, Threads and Mastodon just aren’t cutting it? You could try…
Continue ReadingEx-UK Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott is hailed as a working-class hero after his death at 86
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Former British Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott has died at age 86. Prescott’s family announced his death on…
Continue ReadingProsecutors in Serbia arrest 12 people over roof collapse at train station that killed 15
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Twelve people have been arrested in Serbia in connection with a roof collapse early this month at a train station in the…
Continue ReadingHong Kong activist Jimmy Lai denies he asked a newspaper colleague to draft list of sanction targets
Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — Former publisher Jimmy Lai has denied that he asked a colleague to draft a list of potential sanction targets in…
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