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Tech-fueled misinformation distorts Iran-Israel fighting

Tech-fueled misinformation distorts Iran-Israel fighting

AI deepfakes, video game footage passed off as real combat, and chatbot-generated falsehoods -- such tech-enabled misinformation is distorting the Israel-Iran conflict, fueling a war of narratives across social media.

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Panama declares state of emergency over deadly pension protests

Panama declares state of emergency over deadly pension protests

Panama on Friday declared a state of emergency in western Bocas del Toro province, where anti-government protesters are accused of setting fire to a baseball stadium and of looting businesses, including a provincial airport.

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Trump says Iran has 'maximum' two weeks, dismisses Europe peace efforts

Trump says Iran has 'maximum' two weeks, dismisses Europe peace efforts

US President Donald Trump said Friday that Iran had a "maximum" of two weeks to avoid possible American air strikes, as Israel claimed it has already set back Iran's presumed nuclear programme by at least two years.

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Defending champions Toulouse hold off Bayonne to reach Top 14 final

Defending champions Toulouse hold off Bayonne to reach Top 14 final

Defending champions Toulouse held off Bayonne 32-25 on Friday to advance to the final of the Top 14 where they will play the winners of the second semi-final between Bordeaux-Begles and Toulon.

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Teams from 'south' have Club World Cup heat advantage: Dortmund's Kovac

Teams from 'south' have Club World Cup heat advantage: Dortmund's Kovac

Borussia Dortmund coach Niko Kovac said Friday teams from the "south" have an advantage on European teams at the Club World Cup because of the current high temperatures in the United States.

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'It's only match one' says Itoje after Lions mauled by Pumas

'It's only match one' says Itoje after Lions mauled by Pumas

The British & Irish Lions captain Maro Itoje brushed off Friday's defeat against Argentina in Dublin, saying his side will "live, learn and get better".

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Fleetwood, Thomas and Scheffler share PGA Travelers lead

Fleetwood, Thomas and Scheffler share PGA Travelers lead

England's Tommy Fleetwood made two eagles and a birdie in the last six holes Friday to grab a share of the lead with top-ranked Scottie Scheffler and Justin Thomas at the PGA Travelers Championship.

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Mexican authorities rescue 3,400 trafficked baby turtles

Mexican authorities rescue 3,400 trafficked baby turtles

Mexican authorities said Friday they had rescued over 3,400 protected baby turtles stuffed into cardboard boxes set to be trafficked.

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Maresca accepts Chelsea were second best in Flamengo loss

Maresca accepts Chelsea were second best in Flamengo loss

Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca admitted his team were deservedly beaten by Flamengo following their 3-1 loss to the Brazilians at the Club World Cup on Friday, but said Nicolas Jackson's second-half sending-off would have no impact on his future at Stamford Bridge.

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Global stocks mixed, oil lower as market digests latest on Iran

Global stocks mixed, oil lower as market digests latest on Iran

Global equities were mixed Friday, while oil prices retreated as markets weighed the latest developments in the war between Iran and Israel.

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