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Actor behind Albania's AI 'minister' wants her face back
Actor behind Albania's AI 'minister' wants her face back

An actor whose face was used by Albania's government for an AI chatbot that it promoted to be a "minister" told AFP on Wednesday that she had launched a legal fight to stop the use of her image and accused the government of "exploitation".

February 11, 2026

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Von Allmen joins Olympic skiing greats, Kim seeks snowboard history
Von Allmen joins Olympic skiing greats, Kim seeks snowboard history

Swiss skier Franjo von Allmen joined the Olympic greats on Wednesday by winning his third gold medal of the Milan-Cortina Games, while Chloe Kim stayed on track to make her own history in snowboarding.

February 11, 2026

Eat less meat, France urges, for sake of health, climate
Eat less meat, France urges, for sake of health, climate

The French government issued a long-awaited report Wednesday urging people to limit meat consumption for their health and also to fight climate change -- and not everyone in the country of "steak-frites" is thrilled.

February 11, 2026

Australia cruise past Ireland at World Cup after skipper Marsh ruled out
Australia cruise past Ireland at World Cup after skipper Marsh ruled out

A depleted Australia shrugged off the loss of their captain Mitchell Marsh to injury to cruise to a dominant 67-run opening T20 World Cup win over Ireland in Colombo on Wednesday.

February 11, 2026

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The obstacles to holding war-time elections in Ukraine
The obstacles to holding war-time elections in Ukraine

Throughout Russia's four-year invasion of Ukraine, the Kremlin -- and more recently the White House -- have said Ukraine must hold elections as part of any peace deal.

February 11, 2026

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Spurs sack Frank after miserable eight-month reign
Spurs sack Frank after miserable eight-month reign

Tottenham Hotspur have sacked head coach Thomas Frank after less than eight months in charge following a 2-1 defeat at home to Newcastle on Tuesday, which left them a mere five points above the Premier League relegation zone.

February 11, 2026