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Teddy Wilson, son of World Cup-winner David, gets Wallabies call-up

Teddy Wilson, son of World Cup-winner David, gets Wallabies call-up

Rookie scrum-half Teddy Wilson was among two debutants included Friday in the Wallabies squad for the Nations Championship, following in the footsteps of his World Cup-winning father David.

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China's first AI film hits cinemas but ticket sales lag

China's first AI film hits cinemas but ticket sales lag

China's first fully AI-generated feature film opens in cinemas on Friday, in what promises to be a tough box-office test for the country's booming tech industry as advance ticket sales lag.

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New Zealand military chief resigns over 'inappropriate relationship'

New Zealand military chief resigns over 'inappropriate relationship'

The head of New Zealand's military has resigned over an "inappropriate relationship" he had while in charge of a unit, the Defence Force said Friday.

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Barcelona aiming to put Real Madrid out of sight in Clasico

Barcelona aiming to put Real Madrid out of sight in Clasico

For weeks La Liga leaders Barcelona have been eagerly awaiting Sunday's Clasico as a chance to stretch the gap between themselves and rivals Real Madrid to a massive nine points.

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Man Utd's Carrick on borrowed time, free-scoring Brighton face Liverpool

Man Utd's Carrick on borrowed time, free-scoring Brighton face Liverpool

Beset by infighting and off to their worst league start for decades, Manchester United host Bournemouth needing to snap a seven-game winless run to quell talk of another mid-season managerial change.

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Taiwan shuts down as Typhoon Champi approaches

Taiwan shuts down as Typhoon Champi approaches

Most shops and schools were shut across Taiwan on Friday as Typhoon Champi neared the island, forcing hundreds of people to leave their homes ahead of the powerful storm.

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Asian stocks head into weekend on a low as tech extends losses

Asian stocks head into weekend on a low as tech extends losses

Asian stocks sank again Friday as tech firms took another beating from investors increasingly losing faith in the sector, with the traditional safe haven yen and government bonds benefiting from the risk-off mood.

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370 books in 20 months: S.African author defends her use of AI

370 books in 20 months: S.African author defends her use of AI

South African writer Coral Hart has published more than 370 books since February 2025 using artificial intelligence, a process she passionately defends despite criticism and threats.

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'Generational rage': Young Europeans fight to be heard

'Generational rage': Young Europeans fight to be heard

From blockaded schools in Rome to tent camps in Madrid and street protests in France, young people across Europe are turning their anger on a political class they say is not listening.

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76ers rally to stun Cavs in James's first home game for Philadelphia

76ers rally to stun Cavs in James's first home game for Philadelphia

The Philadelphia 76ers erased a 29-point deficit to stun the Cleveland Cavaliers 114-106 on Thursday in NBA superstar LeBron James's first home game since landing in Philly as a free agent.

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