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Under blackout threat, Wikimedia reaches compromise with Indonesia

Under blackout threat, Wikimedia reaches compromise with Indonesia

The Wikimedia Foundation said Saturday it has found a compromise with the Indonesian government, which had threatened to block Wikipedia over domestic registration rules the foundation feared were overly invasive.

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'Going to the moon': Irish footballers return to China 50 years after historic tour

'Going to the moon': Irish footballers return to China 50 years after historic tour

When Paddy Dwyer arrived in China in 1976, crowds jostled to catch a glimpse of him and his companions -- the first Western football team to play in the country.

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Spurs' Wembanyama ruled out of game 3 after concussion

Spurs' Wembanyama ruled out of game 3 after concussion

San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama was ruled out of the Spurs' NBA playoff game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday, three days after he suffered a concussion.

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No.2 Korda boosts LPGA Chevron lead to six

No.2 Korda boosts LPGA Chevron lead to six

Nelly Korda made the best 36-hole major start of her career on Friday, firing a second consecutive seven-under par 65 to seize a six-stroke lead at the LPGA Chevron Championship.

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Peru confirms election runoff date, court says no to Lima re-vote

Peru confirms election runoff date, court says no to Lima re-vote

Peru's electoral tribunal on Friday rejected calls for a new election in Lima following irregularities during the April 12 vote and confirmed a presidential runoff will be held June 7.

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Maine governor nixes data center moratorium in state

Maine governor nixes data center moratorium in state

The governor of Maine on Friday vetoed a temporary ban on building large data centers that aimed to rein in rampant construction driven by the AI race.

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Betis's Bellerin further dents Real Madrid title hopes

Betis's Bellerin further dents Real Madrid title hopes

Former Barcelona defender Hector Bellerin snatched Real Betis a late point in a 1-1 La Liga draw against Real Madrid on Friday to do his former side a favour in the Spanish title race.

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Lens rally but title bid fades after draw at Brest

Lens rally but title bid fades after draw at Brest

Lens fought back from three goals down to earn a 3–3 draw at Brest on Friday, but the result all but extinguished their hopes of prising the Ligue 1 title away from Paris Saint‑Germain.

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OpenAI CEO apologizes to Canada town for not reporting mass shooter

OpenAI CEO apologizes to Canada town for not reporting mass shooter

OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman has apologized to a Canadian town devastated by a February mass shooting, saying he was "deeply sorry" the company did not notify police about the killer's troubling ChatGPT account.

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Leipzig tighten top-four grip as Union's Eta suffers second loss

Leipzig tighten top-four grip as Union's Eta suffers second loss

RB Leipzig moved closer to a Champions League return after thumping Union Berlin 3-1 at home on Friday and handing coach Marie-Louise Eta her second straight Bundesliga defeat.

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