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South Korea's Yoon: from rising star to jailed ex-president

South Korea's Yoon: from rising star to jailed ex-president

South Korea's former president Yoon Suk Yeol capped a remarkable fall from grace on Thursday when he was sentenced to life imprisonment over his bungled efforts to impose military rule.

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Private companies seek to import fuel amid Cuban energy crisis

Private companies seek to import fuel amid Cuban energy crisis

Faced with a severe energy crisis exacerbated by US sanctions, private companies in Cuba are attempting to import fuel after the island's government agreed to end its monopoly on the sector.

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India search for 'perfect game' as South Africa loom in Super Eights

India search for 'perfect game' as South Africa loom in Super Eights

India say they can peak at the right time and play their "perfect game" in the Super Eights at the T20 World Cup, while playing down the abject form of opening batsman Abhishek Sharma.

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India's Modi calls for inclusive tech at AI summit

India's Modi calls for inclusive tech at AI summit

Artificial intelligence must be accessible and inclusive, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told world leaders and tech CEOs on Thursday, at a summit focused on the fast-evolving technology.

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Airbus planning record commercial aircraft deliveries in 2026

Airbus planning record commercial aircraft deliveries in 2026

Plane maker Airbus aims to deliver a record number of commercial aircraft this year, the company said Thursday, capitalising on "strong demand" and a jump in profit in 2025.

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Elections under fire: Colombia endures deadliest campaign in decades

Elections under fire: Colombia endures deadliest campaign in decades

A presidential candidate has been assassinated, rebels have pipe‑bombed a major city and a third of the country is considered unsafe for candidates -- all making Colombia's 2026 election campaign one of the most violent in decades.

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Traore backs 'hungry' Italy against France in Six Nations

Traore backs 'hungry' Italy against France in Six Nations

Former Italy prop Cherif Traore believes that a "hungry" Azzurri side can beat France in the Six Nations this weekend after an impressive start to the campaign.

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All-rounder Curran brings stuttering England to life at the death

All-rounder Curran brings stuttering England to life at the death

England face co-hosts Sri Lanka in the Super Eights on Sunday, but without Sam Curran, Harry Brook's side may well have been on the plane home.

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South Korea court weighs death sentence for ex-president Yoon

South Korea court weighs death sentence for ex-president Yoon

A South Korean court will rule Thursday on insurrection charges against ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol, weighing whether he should be sentenced to death for his failed bid to impose military rule.

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Tech chiefs address India AI summit as Gates cancels

Tech chiefs address India AI summit as Gates cancels

Indian leader Narendra Modi and tech chiefs including OpenAI's Sam Altman will speak Thursday on artificial intelligence's opportunities and threats at a summit in New Delhi, but Microsoft founder Bill Gates cancelled just hours before his speech.

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