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Elon Musk summoned over French X deepfake probe but presence unclear

Tsunami warning as major quake hits northern Japan, shakes Tokyo

Rana takes 5-32 as Bangladesh bowl out New Zealand for 198

Pope Leo visits Angola's diamond-rich northeast

Oil prices jump on Iran war escalation but stocks up on peace hope

Hit reality show helps rev up Japan's delinquent youth subculture

Magic shock Pistons as Thunder and Celtics win big in NBA playoffs

Residents return to ravaged homes months after Hong Kong fire

Australia's Green wins playoff for third LPGA LA Championship title

Thunder, Celtics open NBA playoffs with big wins, Magic shock Pistons

Who's Bad? Not Michael Jackson in new big-budget biopic

Nations gather for first-ever conference on fossil fuel exit

More than 50 nations are attending a world-first conference on phasing out fossil fuels in Colombia next week as the Iran war underscores how dependent countries remain on planet-heating coal, oil and gas.

Money, lobbyists, inertia: why fossil fuels are so hard to quit

When the international community agreed to transition away from fossil fuels at the 2023 COP28 global climate summit, some hailed the moment as the beginning of the end for oil.

France summons Elon Musk over X probe

Billionaire Elon Musk has been summoned for a voluntary interview in Paris on Monday as part of a French probe into his social media platform X, though it remains unclear if he will appear.

'Save humanity': Four figures battling it out to lead embattled UN

Four contenders are squaring up to succeed Antonio Guterres as leader of the United Nations, which faces unprecedented global instability, wars and its own crushing budget crisis.

Gilgeous-Alexander, Wemby, Jokic finalists for NBA MVP

Reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander headlines the finalists announced Sunday for this year's award alongside San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama and Denver's three-time MVP Nikola Jokic.

Rahm coasts to LIV Golf win in Mexico City

Jon Rahm cruised to a six-stroke victory with a final round of 64 Sunday at a LIV Golf event in Mexico City overshadowed by reports of behind-the-scenes tour turmoil.

Fitzpatrick survives Scheffler playoff to win RBC Heritage

Matt Fizpatrick survived a nail-biting playoff with Scottie Scheffler to win his second RBC Heritage title Sunday, as the world number one's late charge fell just short.

Thunder thrash Suns, Celtics crush Sixers in NBA playoff openers

The defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder launched their NBA playoff campaign with a 119-84 thrashing of the Phoenix Suns on Sunday as the Boston Celtics underscored their contender status with a lopsided opening win.

Bulgaria's former president tops parliamentary vote

Bulgarian ex-president Rumen Radev -- an EU critic who has called for renewing ties with Russia -- on Sunday hailed a "victory of hope" after his formation topped the eighth parliamentary elections in five years.

Kenyans Korir, Lokedi seek to repeat at Boston Marathon

Defending champion John Korir returns to the Boston Marathon on Monday aiming for a fourth straight marathon crown after adding victories in Chicago and Valencia last year.

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