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World Cup exit puts another nail in America's summer of fun
Global AI industry falls short on safety, think tank warns
Global AI industry falls short on safety, think tank warns

US artificial intelligence lab Anthropic scored the highest in a semiannual safety ranking, but globally the industry fails to combat "existential" threats, according to a report released on Tuesday.

July 07, 2026

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England quicks star as India suffer record 125-run T20 defeat
England quicks star as India suffer record 125-run T20 defeat

India suffered their worst ever T20 defeat, in terms of runs, as they slumped to a mammoth 125-run loss to England at Trent Bridge on Tuesday after being blown away by fast bowlers Jofra Archer and Josh Tongue.

July 07, 2026

'History made': Egyptian pride despite World Cup heartbreak
'History made': Egyptian pride despite World Cup heartbreak

As Egypt bowed out of the World Cup with a dramatic 3-2 defeat to a Lionel Messi-inspired Argentina in the last 16 on Tuesday, supporters in Cairo rose to applaud a team that had taken the country further than ever before.

July 07, 2026

Cardinal tipped to be pope accused of molesting several women
Cardinal tipped to be pope accused of molesting several women

A Catholic cardinal touted as one of the favourites to replace Pope Francis said he was "stepping back" from office Tuesday after an AFP investigation revealed at least five women had accused him of sexual assault.

July 07, 2026

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Scotland boss Townsend expects Russell will face Springboks
Scotland boss Townsend expects Russell will face Springboks

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend is confident key playmaker Finn Russell will return for Saturday's Nations Championship clash with South Africa in Pretoria.

July 07, 2026

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Canada province preparing lawsuit against OpenAI over school shooting
Canada province preparing lawsuit against OpenAI over school shooting

British Columbia said Tuesday it was preparing a lawsuit against OpenAI over the company's failure to report violent ChatGPT activity by the person who committed a mass school shooting in the western Canadian province.

July 07, 2026