Brazil must channel World Cup pressure into motivation: Luiz Henrique
It has been 24 years since football powerhouse Brazil -- the most successful nation in World Cup history -- lifted the trophy, and forward Luiz Henrique told AFP the team must use that pressure as motivation when the tournament kicks off in June.
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AI use surges globally but rich-poor divide widens, Microsoft says
Generative artificial intelligence is being used by 17.8 percent of the world's working-age population, but the gap between wealthy and developing nations continues to widen, according to a report published Tuesday by Microsoft.
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Carrick says strong finish matters more than his Man Utd future
Michael Carrick said Thursday he is more worried about Manchester United finishing the season in style than his own future at Old Trafford.
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IOC lifts Olympic ban on Belarus but Russia still barred
The IOC on Thursday lifted its restrictions on Belarusian athletes competing in the Olympics, although restrictions on Russian athletes remain in place.
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Sinner demands 'respect' from Grand Slams in prize money row
Jannik Sinner called on Thursday for Grand Slam tournaments to show tennis players respect in a row over prize money, but topped short of calling for a boycott of the sport's major events.
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PSG set to wrap up Ligue 1 crown after reaching Champions League final
Paris Saint-Germain are on course to fulfil their main objective for the season of retaining the Champions League title, but before turning their attention fully to the final in Budapest they look set to clinch another Ligue 1 crown.
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Struggling Chelsea have 'foundations for success': interim boss McFarlane
Chelsea interim boss Calum McFarlane said the Blues have the "foundations" for success after Sky pundit Jamie Carragher labelled them a "broken club" following a disastrous Premier League run.
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US underlines 'strong' Vatican ties after Rubio meets pope
The US State Department underlined its "strong relationship" with the Vatican on Thursday after talks between top diplomat Marco Rubio and Pope Leo, weeks after Donald Trump's astonishing attack on the first US pontiff.
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Defence giant Rheinmetall makes offer for further shipyard
German arms maker Rheinmetall said Thursday it had made an offer for a further shipyard as the influential defence giant deepens its push into naval systems.
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Royal and Ancient Golf Club names Claire Dowling as first woman captain in 272 years
The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews has appointed amateur player Claire Dowling as the first woman captain in its 272-year history.
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