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Startups show off ocean-preserving tech at Paris trade fair

Startups show off ocean-preserving tech at Paris trade fair

Harnessing ocean currents to boost fuel efficiency of vessels, or tracking whales using sensor data and AI -- startups at Paris trade fair Vivatech have been showing off the latest innovations aimed at protecting the environment.

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Israeli attack exposed Iran's military 'vulnerability': analysts

Israeli attack exposed Iran's military 'vulnerability': analysts

Israel's strikes on archfoe on Iran Friday exposed severe weaknesses for Tehran that have hampered its ability to respond militarily, analysts said.

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Gulf countries fear Israel-Iran spillover

Gulf countries fear Israel-Iran spillover

Gulf countries on Friday unanimously condemned Israel's strikes on Iran, fearing an escalation that could threaten economic interests and security.

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Hovland charges within one of leader Spaun at US Open

Hovland charges within one of leader Spaun at US Open

Norway's Viktor Hovland charged within one stroke of leader J.J. Spaun early in Friday's second round at the US Open while five-time major winner Brooks Koepka made a run only to fade.

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Starc strikes as Australia keep grip on WTC final against South Africa

Starc strikes as Australia keep grip on WTC final against South Africa

Mitchell Starc starred with bat and ball to leave Australia well-placed in their World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord's on Friday.

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War, trade and Air India crash cast cloud over Paris Air Show

War, trade and Air India crash cast cloud over Paris Air Show

War, tariffs and the Air India crash will cast a shadow over the Paris Air Show as the aerospace industry's biggest annual gathering opens on Monday.

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French minister urges focus on mental health of pupils after knife attack

French minister urges focus on mental health of pupils after knife attack

France's education minister said on Friday every school must adopt plans by the end of the year to identify and help pupils suffering from psychological distress.

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Reinvented Olympic balloon makes Paris comeback

Reinvented Olympic balloon makes Paris comeback

The 2024 Summer Olympics might be over, but French authorities are hoping Parisians and tourists can "relive" last year's magic when the iconic symbol of the Games returns next week.

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S.African president blames climate change for 'catastrophic' floods

S.African president blames climate change for 'catastrophic' floods

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa met Friday with survivors of devastating floods that killed at least 78 people in the impoverished Eastern Cape province, blaming the "catastrophic disaster" on climate change.

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Liverpool bank on 'world-class' Wirtz after record deal

Liverpool bank on 'world-class' Wirtz after record deal

The golden boy of German football is set to become the new prince of the Premier League as Florian Wirtz prepares to join Liverpool from Bayer Leverkusen for a club-record fee.

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