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OpenAI co-founder under fire in Musk trial over $30 bn stake
Oakland (United States) (AFP) - Following high-profile testimony from billionaire Elon Musk last week, one of OpenAI's co-founders testified Monday...
Energy crisis fuels calls to cut methane emissions
Paris (France) (AFP) - Officials pushed Monday for faster action to reduce methane emissions from the fossil fuel sector to...
War in the Middle East: latest developments
Paris (France) (AFP) - The latest developments in the Middle East war:- Iran 'not even started' -Iran's chief negotiator in...
Village braces for closure of Spain’s largest nuclear plant
Almaraz (Spain) (AFP) - In the western Spanish village of Almaraz, the uncertain future of the country's biggest nuclear power...
Boeing faces civil trial over 737 MAX crash
New York (AFP) - Boeing is scheduled to return to court Monday to face its latest lawsuit over a deadly...
‘No pilgrims’: regional war hushes Iraq’s holy cities
Najaf (Iraq) (AFP) - In Iraq's holy city of Najaf, the majestic shrine of Imam Ali stands quiet, its vast...
‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ takes top spot in N. America box office
Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) - "The Devil Wears Prada 2" debuted atop the North American box office this weekend,...
OPEC+ hikes oil production quotas but stays mum on UAE pull-out
Vienna (AFP) - Saudi Arabia, Russia and five other OPEC+ countries increased their oil production quota on Sunday in an...
US airlines step up as Spirit winds down
Washington (United States) (AFP) - US air carriers on Saturday mobilized to help passengers and crew members stranded by the...
S&P 500, Nasdaq end at fresh records on tech earnings strength
New York (AFP) - The Nasdaq and S&P 500 soared to fresh records Friday, cheering mostly strong earnings from tech...
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