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'Perfect end': Sinner brings curtain down on Gasquet at French Open
Harvard graduation overshadowed by Trump threats
Harvard graduation overshadowed by Trump threats

Thousands of Harvard students in crimson-fringed gowns celebrated their graduation Thursday, as a federal judge said she would temporarily block Donald Trump's bid to bar the prestigious university from enrolling international scholars.

May 29, 2025

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Munar slams crowd 'circus' after tough French Open loss
Munar slams crowd 'circus' after tough French Open loss

Spain's Jaume Munar criticised the "circus" created by French Open crowds, which he called the most disruptive on the circuit after a gut-wrenching loss to home hope Arthur Fils.

May 29, 2025

France to ban smoking outdoors in most places: minister
France to ban smoking outdoors in most places: minister

France will ban smoking in all outdoor places that can be frequented by children, like beaches, parks and bus stops, the health and family minister said in an interview published on Thursday.

May 29, 2025

White House slams 'blatantly wrong' court decision blocking Trump tariffs
White House slams 'blatantly wrong' court decision blocking Trump tariffs

The White House on Thursday blasted a federal court's decision to block many of President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, marking a major setback to his trade strategy.

May 29, 2025

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Snappy Norris denies change to title approach
Snappy Norris denies change to title approach

A snappy Lando Norris on Thursday claimed he has not changed his approach to racing despite receiving much praise for his cool and measured maiden Monaco triumph last Sunday.

May 29, 2025

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Generative AI's most prominent skeptic doubles down
Generative AI's most prominent skeptic doubles down

Two and a half years since ChatGPT rocked the world, scientist and writer Gary Marcus still remains generative artificial intelligence's great skeptic, playing a counter-narrative to Silicon Valley's AI true believers.

May 29, 2025