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China's Alibaba unveils new powerful chip and ambitious AI model plans
HONG KONG (AP) — China’s Alibaba unveiled new artificial intelligence chip technologies and plans for more powerful models on Tuesday, including what it said was China's most powerful AI chip, days ahead of a meeting between Chinese and U.S. leaders at which competition to lead on AI technology i...
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Nicaraguan government responsible for at least 8 deaths in custody since 2018, UN report finds
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Nicaraguan government is responsible for at least eight deaths in custody since it began its crackdown on dissent and assault of democratic institutions in 2018, U.N. experts said Tuesday.
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New Zealand commune's funding trust loses charity status over child labor and other misconduct
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The charity arm of a cloistered New Zealand commune was stripped of its tax-exempt status Tuesday after an investigation found the trust’s funds enabled “serious wrongdoing” by the religious group, including the use of child labor and failing to report sexual crime.
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Pope Leo XIV will meet with the French abuse survivors as critics demand action
PARIS (AP) — Pope Leo XIV, during his four-day visit to France beginning Friday, will meet privately with seven survivors of sexual abuse by priests and other Catholic personnel. The outcome will be closely watched by critics who say the church has not done enough to confront the problem.
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Free operations give hope to children with a neglected but deadly disease in Africa
SOKOTO, Nigeria (AP) — Ibrahim Dalhatu was just 3 years old when he contracted noma, a severe disease that disfigures the face and kills most of the children it infects.
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A timeline of US President Donald Trump's interest in Greenland
President Donald Trump's interest in a U.S. acquisition of Greenland, a semiautonomous territory of NATO ally Denmark, first became publicly known in 2019. Here's a timeline of events that led to a crisis between Washington and its European allies.
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Worsening El Nino threatens Asia with drought, potentially raising food prices globally
BANTEN, Indonesia (AP) — All signs are pointing toward a record-breaking El Nino this year, which experts say may cause severe drought in Asia and other extreme weather across the world, threatening food security for millions of people.
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Messy, troubled, unpredictable: Diplomats describe a world in turmoil as UN opens annual meeting
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — There is not much that diplomats can agree on these days. But if asked about the state of the world ahead of the annual meeting at the U.N. General Assembly, heads of state and government and ministers alike will describe a globe in massive turmoil.
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Trump returns to UN at a moment of anxiety about Iran, AI and the future of world body itself
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump is set to address the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday at a tumultuous moment for the world — and for his presidency.
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Trump and Xi see tensions flare over AI, trade and Iran but still seek stability
WASHINGTON (AP) — State visits usually occur when two countries are on warm terms, but U.S. President Donald Trump is hosting Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Washington this week as their economic and tech competition is only escalating, especially through an artificial intelligence race.
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New book by Princess Diana's brother prompts war of words with King Charles III
LONDON (AP) — A new book published Tuesday by the brother of the late Princess Diana has made headlines around the world with its damning allegations about Diana's ex-husband, now King Charles III, and reopened decades-old wounds within Britain's royal family.
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North Korea touts new weapons system described as hypersonic
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said Tuesday its latest missile tests involved a new weapons system of “great significance,” with photos indicating it launched a missile previously described as hypersonic.
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Asian benchmarks mostly rise after Wall Street's rally
Asian shares are mostly higher, as the market mood turned positive from the overnight rally on Wall Street. Benchmarks rose in early Tuesday trading in Sydney, Seoul, Hong Kong and Shanghai. Tokyo trading was closed for so-called Silver Week, which adds an extra national holiday to bridge two hol...
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What to know about USAID and the deadly impacts of US foreign aid cuts
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — The foreign aid landscape has changed dramatically since U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration dissolved the United States Agency for International Development, once the world’s largest humanitarian donor.
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Fulfilling earlier US-China agreements is a work in progress as Trump and Xi meet again
BEIJING (AP) — The U.S. and China have made uneven progress in fulfilling the trade commitments announced after their two leaders met in Beijing in May.
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The centuries-old Japanese art of ikebana draws those seeking calm
TOKYO (AP) — Ikebana, the Japanese art of arranging flowers, is a form of expression that dates back more than 500 years. It continues to blossom, quietly, not only with traditionalists but also with newcomers who find its blend of creativity and mindfulness to be restorative.
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South Korea's Lee tells AP he wants step-by-step approach to North Korea's nuclear dismantlement
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — With North Korea refusing dialogue and ramping up its provocative missile tests, South Korea's liberal President Lee Jae Myung is pushing for a step-by-step effort to end a decades-long standoff over the North's nuclear program.
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Infantino open to an independent FIFA governance review after backlash over failed project
MEXICO CITY (AP) — FIFA President Gianni Infantino has indicated he'd be open to an independent review of its governance system and signaled a willingness to consider reforms.
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UK to offer Saudi Arabia aerial refueling to counter Houthi attacks
ABOARD THE BRITISH PRIME MINISTER’S PLANE (AP) — Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Monday that Britain has agreed to provide limited military support to Saudi Arabia to repeal attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen.
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What to know about Paramount's settlement and its impact on movies
NEW YORK (AP) — Movie studio Paramount on Monday agreed to settle an antitrust lawsuit filed by 12 states, the last big obstacle blocking the company's $81 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery in a deal that would transform the movie industry landscape.
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China expels 2 top military leaders accused of corruption from the ruling Communist Party
BEIJING (AP) — China has purged the country's highest-ranking army general and another top military official from the ruling Communist Party over alleged corruption and disloyalty uncovered during a months-long investigation, state media said Monday.
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Ex-Haitian official, 17 others appear in US court involving 2021 plot to kill Haitian president
MIAMI (AP) — A former Haitian government official and more than a dozen other people appeared Monday in federal court in Miami on charges related to the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse.
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A flashlight and unseen settlers: Photographer conveys West Bank family's nightly watch in 1 photo
TAYBEH, West Bank (AP) — Leo Correa began working in Israel for The Associated Press following the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attack and joined the staff the next year.
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Up to 30 shots fired after man opened fire on officer outside Ontario synagogue
BELLEVILLE, Ontario (AP) — A 29-year-old man armed with a shotgun opened fire on a police officer stationed outside an Ontario synagogue during Yom Kippur, triggering a shootout involving as many as 30 shots, the province's police watchdog said Monday.
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States settle lawsuit over Paramount-Warner merger, clearing key hurdle for $81 billion deal
Twelve states and Hollywood writers challenging Paramount’s buyout of Warner Bros. Discovery have agreed to settle their lawsuits against the mega merger. Monday's announcement effectively paves the way for the $81 billion deal to cross the finish line, with some new commitments. The blockbuster ...
