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Samsung workers approve bonus deal after big AI profits

Samsung workers approve bonus deal after big AI profits

Samsung Electronics union members on Wednesday approved a deal with management securing massive annual bonuses, averting a major strike as the South Korean chip giant's profits soar due to booming demand for artificial intelligence tools.

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Low cost glasses help India's poor see a better future

Low cost glasses help India's poor see a better future

As soon as he put on his glasses, Indian vegetable seller Tofan Jena knew daily life would never be the same.

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From barefoot kid, to millionaire star, Caiceido keeps chasing trophies

From barefoot kid, to millionaire star, Caiceido keeps chasing trophies

Moises Caicedo lifted his first trophy, a golden plastic cup, among the tightly packed little houses of a working-class neighbourhood in Ecuador. This summer he is heading to his second World Cup.

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Germany enter World Cup Group E with score to settle

Germany enter World Cup Group E with score to settle

Four-time champions Germany head to North America seeking to break their more recent World Cup hoodoo after failing to make it out of the group stage at the last two editions.

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Luis Enrique's PSG eye greatness with back-to-back Champions Leagues in sight

Luis Enrique's PSG eye greatness with back-to-back Champions Leagues in sight

If Paris Saint-Germain's maiden triumph last year allowed the French club to break their Champions League hoodoo, winning the title again this season would allow them to be remembered as one of Europe's all-time great teams.

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Buoyant Japan coach targets World Cup glory despite Mitoma blow

Buoyant Japan coach targets World Cup glory despite Mitoma blow

Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu believes his team can win the World Cup after historic friendly wins over Brazil and England, despite the loss of Kaoru Mitoma dampening the mood.

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'I'm still lost': Los Angeles airport baffles travellers ahead of World Cup

'I'm still lost': Los Angeles airport baffles travellers ahead of World Cup

An exhausted TJ James has just stepped off an 18-hour flight at Los Angeles international airport where he is getting a taste of the chaos that awaits tens of thousands of people expected for the World Cup, which starts on June 11.

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Canadian who supplied poison for suicides to plead guilty

Canadian who supplied poison for suicides to plead guilty

A Canadian man accused of shipping poison to people contemplating suicide around the globe is expected to plead guilty to several counts on Friday, ending a case that has shocked the public.

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Boston Celtics' Mazzulla named NBA coach of the year

Boston Celtics' Mazzulla named NBA coach of the year

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla was named the NBA's coach of the year on Tuesday after leading the team to a fourth straight 50-win season despite a depleted roster.

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Even moderately hot days raise risk of koala deaths: study

Even moderately hot days raise risk of koala deaths: study

Koalas can endure tough conditions in the Australian bush but prolonged exposure to even moderately hot weather can increase their risk of heat-related death, researchers said on Wednesday.

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