Dow hits record high despite AI fears
The Dow hit a record high on Thursday despite disappointing earnings from software giant Oracle reviving concerns over sky-high AI valuations.
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UN demands probe after attack on Myanmar hospital
The United Nations on Thursday demanded an investigation after a strike on a Myanmar hospital killed at least 33 people, saying the attack could constitute a war crime.
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Make your own AI Mickey Mouse - Disney embraces new tech
Walt Disney and OpenAI announced a three-year licensing deal Thursday that will allow users to create short videos featuring beloved Disney characters through artificial intelligence.
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Trump's mixed record on ending wars
US President Donald Trump insists he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize for what he describes as his role in ending eight conflicts this year.
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Morocco include injured captain Hakimi in AFCON squad
Morocco included injured captain Achraf Hakimi in a 26-man squad named on Thursday for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
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Steam - and uncertainty - rise from Serbia's shuttered refinery
Steam still rises from the chimneys of Serbia's only oil refinery as it slowly grinds to a halt under US sanctions, fuelling fears of job losses and uncertainty.
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Olympic ski champion Gisin to undergo neck surgery after training crash
Skier Michelle Gisin, a double Olympic champion, will undergo neck surgery after a fall in a downhill training session on Thursday in St. Moritz, the Swiss Ski Federation announced.
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Bulgarian government resigns after mass anti-graft protests
Bulgaria's prime minister announced Thursday that his government was resigning after less than a year in office following a series of anti-corruption protests, making fresh elections likely.
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Time magazine names 'Architects of AI' as Person of the Year
Time magazine named the "Architects of AI" as its Person of the Year on Thursday, highlighting the US tech titans whose work on cutting-edge artificial intelligence is transforming humanity.
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Floodworks on Athens 'oasis' a tough sell among locals
A stone's throw from Athens' bustling Nea Filadelfia district, Tassos Sikoutris walks along a stream flanked by reeds and plane trees in a setting unchanged for centuries.
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