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As heatwaves intensify, Morocco ups effort to warn residents

As heatwaves intensify, Morocco ups effort to warn residents

Lhoussaine Youabd knows nearly all the languages spoken in Morocco, a useful skill in his role warning the population of growing climate-related risks in the country braving increasingly common heatwaves.

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All Blacks captain Scott Barrett out for rest of France series

All Blacks captain Scott Barrett out for rest of France series

New Zealand captain Scott Barrett was on Tuesday ruled out of the rest of the three-match series against France because of a calf tear suffered in the first Test.

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AI video becomes more convincing, rattling creative industry

AI video becomes more convincing, rattling creative industry

Gone are the days of six-fingered hands or distorted faces -- AI-generated video is becoming increasingly convincing, attracting Hollywood, artists, and advertisers, while shaking the foundations of the creative industry.

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Trump says new tariff deadline 'not 100 percent firm'

Trump says new tariff deadline 'not 100 percent firm'

US President Donald Trump reignited his trade war by threatening more than a dozen countries with higher tariffs Monday -- but then said he may be flexible on his new August deadline to reach deals.

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Trump hosts Netanyahu in push for Gaza deal

Trump hosts Netanyahu in push for Gaza deal

US President Donald Trump hosted Benjamin Netanyahu for dinner at the White House on Monday as he pressed the Israeli prime minister to end the devastating Gaza war.

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Alpha males are rare among our fellow primates: scientists

Alpha males are rare among our fellow primates: scientists

New research on Monday contradicted the commonly held idea that males dominate females among primates, revealing far more nuanced power dynamics in the relationships of our close relatives.

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At least 10 dead in Kenya during protests after heavy police deployment

At least 10 dead in Kenya during protests after heavy police deployment

At least 10 people died across Kenya and hundreds were arrested during anti-government demonstrations on Monday, a rights group and police said, following clashes between police and protesters in the capital Nairobi's outskirts.

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Alcaraz, Sabalenka headline action in Wimbledon quarter-finals

Alcaraz, Sabalenka headline action in Wimbledon quarter-finals

Defending Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz and women's number one Aryna Sabalenka headline the first day of quarter-finals at the All England Club on Tuesday.

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Texas flood toll passes 100 as more bodies recovered

Texas flood toll passes 100 as more bodies recovered

The death toll from catastrophic flooding in Texas rose to more than 100 on Monday, as rescuers continued their grim search for people swept away by torrents of water.

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Trump unveils first wave of steeper US tariffs, extends deadline

Trump unveils first wave of steeper US tariffs, extends deadline

US President Donald Trump unveiled higher tariffs for Japan, South Korea and a dozen other countries in a push for new trade deals Monday -- but extended the deadline for the steeper levies to kick in until August.

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