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What's the fallout of Mexican drug lords' capture?

What's the fallout of Mexican drug lords' capture?

Two top leaders of Mexico's Sinaloa drug cartel were arrested by US agents in Texas during a dramatic operation and without the involvment of Mexican authorities.

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Video game makers see actors as AI 'data,' says union on strike

Video game makers see actors as AI 'data,' says union on strike

Artificial intelligence was key to last year's Hollywood strikes, and it has now sparked a second walkout by those actors who work in a far larger industry, at the heart of advancing technology -- video games.

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Chinese qualifier Shang to face Thompson in ATP Atlanta semis

Chinese qualifier Shang to face Thompson in ATP Atlanta semis

Chinese teen tennis qualifier Shang Juncheng overcame two rain delays and advanced to the ATP Atlanta Open semi-finals on Friday by defeating Australia's Max Purcell 7-6 (7/3), 6-4.

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Concern grows as Venezuela blocks election observers

Concern grows as Venezuela blocks election observers

Concerns grew Friday over the fairness of Venezuela's presidential elections as Caracas was accused of blocking international observers from arriving for the Sunday vote, including a delegation of ex-presidents.

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'Massive attack' on French rail threatens more chaos

'Massive attack' on French rail threatens more chaos

French rail officials warned of travel chaos for hundreds of thousands of people throughout the weekend after saboteurs following a meticulous plan paralysed much of the train network Friday as the Olympic Games started.

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'We did it!': France breathes sigh of relief after Olympics ceremony

'We did it!': France breathes sigh of relief after Olympics ceremony

The concept had been derided as overly ambitious and the location criticised as a prime security risk. But after years of preparation, France could Saturday breathe a sigh of relief -- it had pulled off the Olympic opening ceremony for the 2024 Paris Games.

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Perec follows idol Ali in lighting Olympic cauldron

Perec follows idol Ali in lighting Olympic cauldron

Marie-Jose Perec was rewarded for her career as France's greatest track athlete when she lit the Paris Olympics cauldron along with judo triple gold medallist Teddy Riner on Friday.

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Blinken, in Laos, set for talks with Chinese foreign minister

Blinken, in Laos, set for talks with Chinese foreign minister

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived early Saturday in Laos, where he will attend a regional meeting and hold talks with his Chinese counterpart, part of a multi-nation Asia visit aimed at reinforcing ties with regional allies in the face of an increasingly assertive Beijing.

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Regional concern grows as Venezuela blocks vote observers

Regional concern grows as Venezuela blocks vote observers

Panama on Friday accused Venezuela of blocking a flight carrying former Latin American presidents -- all critics of President Nicolas Maduro -- to observe elections due in two days.

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Historic river parade, Dion show-stopper ignite Paris Olympics

Historic river parade, Dion show-stopper ignite Paris Olympics

A historic boat parade down the River Seine launched the Paris Olympics with spectacular French flair Friday, as the City of Light welcomed the world's greatest athletes for a sporting extravaganza.

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