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Céline Dion fans prepare for comeback concert in Paris
Fans of the Canadian singer greeted her as she left her hotel on Saturday.
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Insider warnings over AI fall flat with some in Silicon Valley
A recent spate of stark warnings about the dangers of AI has been met with scepticism by executives and investors.
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Uganda's King Oyo buried amid calls for unity over his successor
A TV news presenter has been named as the traditional kingdom of Tooro's new monarch but the late king's family claim he…
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Anthropic boss Dario Amodei calls for AI development to slow down
Amodei's call comes amid growing concerns that AI models may become able to inflict serious damage worldwide.
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Teen boy rescued after days adrift in Alaskan waters
The 15-year-old boy was rescued while the other two passengers from the capsized fishing vessel, his brother and cousin,…
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French officials investigate if 'malicious act' caused train derailment
Officials say a rail fragment was found on the tracks after Friday's crash of a passenger train that left 44 people inju…
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France lifts alcohol content limit on champagne after record heatwaves
Winemakers can produce bubbly up to 15% ABV following an unusual harvest that produced sweeter grapes.
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Kenyan crackdown on foreign traders prompts fear: 'It's like a dog set loose on us'
The authorities have struggled to contain the fallout, as frightened migrants flee the country.
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Lil Durk: Grammy-winning US rapper acquitted in murder-for-hire trial
The Chicago rapper was arrested in 2024 and accused of involvement in a shooting that killed the cousin of rival rapper…
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Ukraine faces 'toughest winter' since Russia's full-scale invasion, UN warns
A senior UN official tells the BBC there is a race against the clock to ensure access to power and water through winter.
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Saudi Arabia shuts key oil pipeline after drone attack launched from Iraq
Iraq removes a military commander and opens investigations into the attack that came from an area bordering Iran.
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Death toll from Philippines ferry fire climbs to 35, with dozens still missing
Access to the burnt-out boat has been slowed by toxic fumes and lingering heat, the country's coast guard says.
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