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Two held as Argentina hunts for Nazi-looted painting
Two held as Argentina hunts for Nazi-looted painting

Argentine police are investigating a deceased Nazi's daughter and son-in-law after a 17th century painting stolen from a Dutch Jewish art collector was recently spotted in a property ad before promptly disappearing.

September 02, 2025

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Anisimova eyes Swiatek US Open revenge after Wimbledon nightmare
Anisimova eyes Swiatek US Open revenge after Wimbledon nightmare

Amanda Anisimova will be aiming for revenge over Iga Swiatek in the US Open quarter-finals on Wednesday, two months after suffering a disastrous double-bagel defeat to the Polish star in the Wimbledon final.

September 02, 2025

Rubio cites Poland role in Cuba as he hails dissident
Rubio cites Poland role in Cuba as he hails dissident

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday that Poland has played a behind-the-scenes role in Cuba as he hailed a leading dissident from the communist-run island.

September 02, 2025

South Africa thrash England in 1st ODI
South Africa thrash England in 1st ODI

South Africa inflicted a humiliating seven-wicket defeat upon England in the first one-day international in Leeds on Tuesday.

September 02, 2025

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Trump expected to announce US Space Command move
Trump expected to announce US Space Command move

President Donald Trump is set to make an announcement Tuesday on moving the headquarters of the US Space Command, reversing a decision by his predecessor Joe Biden.

September 02, 2025

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ChatGPT to get parental controls after teen's death
ChatGPT to get parental controls after teen's death

American artificial intelligence firm OpenAI said Tuesday it would add parental controls to its chatbot ChatGPT, a week after an American couple said the system encouraged their teenaged son to kill himself.

September 02, 2025