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Musk merges xAI into SpaceX in bid to build space data centers

Musk merges xAI into SpaceX in bid to build space data centers

Elon Musk's SpaceX has taken over his artificial intelligence company xAI in a merger aimed at deploying space-based data centers, a statement said on Monday.

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Former France striker Benzema switches Saudi clubs

Former France striker Benzema switches Saudi clubs

French striker Karim Benzema, who fell out with his club Al-Ittihad, has joined another Saudi club, Al-Hilal, the current league leaders, where he has signed an 18 month contract, the Riyadh club said on Monday.

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Sunderland rout hapless Burnley

Sunderland rout hapless Burnley

Sunderland cruised to a 3-0 win against Burnley on Monday to boost their hopes of qualifying for Europe and push the Premier League strugglers closer to relegation.

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Hosts Australia to open Rugby World Cup against Hong Kong

Hosts Australia to open Rugby World Cup against Hong Kong

Hosts Australia will face debutants Hong Kong in the opening game of next year's Rugby World Cup, organisers announced on Monday.

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New York records 13 cold-related deaths since late January

New York records 13 cold-related deaths since late January

New York has counted 13 hypothermia-related deaths as the city faces an exceptional cold snap that swept large parts of the United States in late January, its mayor said Monday.

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In post-Maduro Venezuela, pro- and anti-government workers march for better pay

In post-Maduro Venezuela, pro- and anti-government workers march for better pay

Supporters and opponents of Venezuela's government protested on Monday for better salaries and pensions, marching separately although united in their demand for a decent income.

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Romero slams 'disgraceful' Spurs squad depth

Romero slams 'disgraceful' Spurs squad depth

Tottenham captain Cristian Romero slammed his squad's lack of depth as "disgraceful" after their quiet end to the transfer window on Monday.

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Cuban tourism in crisis; visitors repelled by fuel, power shortages

Cuban tourism in crisis; visitors repelled by fuel, power shortages

Cuba's tourism sector suffered a sharp decline in 2025, with shortages of basic goods repelling visitors even before the United States began strangling the island's fuel supply.

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Liverpool set for Jacquet deal, Palace sign Strand Larsen on deadline day

Liverpool set for Jacquet deal, Palace sign Strand Larsen on deadline day

Liverpool were set to win the race to sign Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet on a quiet final day of the Premier League transfer window, while Crystal Palace swooped for Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen despite the collapse of Jean-Philippe Mateta's move to AC Milan.

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FIFA president Infantino defends giving peace prize to Trump

FIFA president Infantino defends giving peace prize to Trump

FIFA chief Gianni Infantino defended his controversial decision to award a peace prize to United States president Donald Trump as he dismissed calls for a World Cup boycott.

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