AI-driven chip shortage slowing efforts to get world online: GSMA
A memory chip crunch fuelled by the artificial intelligence boom is hindering efforts to bring more people online worldwide, the head of the GSMA telecoms industry association told AFP.
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LaMelo Ball was hero and villain as the Charlotte Hornets sent the Miami Heat tumbling out of the NBA play-in tournament with a thrilling 127-126 overtime victory on Tuesday.
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Kanye West postpones France concert after minister's block call
US rapper Kanye West postponed late Tuesday his concert in the French city of Marseille, following reports that the country's interior minister was seeking to block the performance.
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Indonesia, France agree to boost defence industry ties
Indonesia, fresh off concluding a defence pact with Washington and an oil deal with Russia, has also agreed to boost defence industry cooperation with France, Jakarta said Wednesday after the countries' presidents met in Paris.
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Super Rugby's Moana Pasifika to fold over financial problems
Super Rugby side Moana Pasifika said on Wednesday that it will fold at the end of the season, becoming the second team in three years to go under because of financial problems.
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Ball hero and villain as Hornets sting Heat to lift NBA postseason curse
LaMelo Ball was hero and villain as the Charlotte Hornets lifted their curse to send the Miami Heat tumbling out of the NBA play-in tournament with a thrilling 127-126 overtime victory on Tuesday.
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Capcom looks to extend 'golden age' with sci-fi action game 'Pragmata'
Japanese game studio Capcom is taking a big science fiction swing this week with moon-bound action title "Pragmata", juiced by the success of hit franchises like "Resident Evil".
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Stocks rally, oil extends losses as Trump fans fresh peace hopes
Stocks rose and oil fell again Wednesday after Donald Trump said a second round of US-Iran talks could take place "over the next two days", fuelling hopes for a deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and allow crude to flow again.
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Pope to urge peace in Cameroon's conflict zone
Pope Leo XIV is to arrive in Cameroon on Wednesday, the second stage of an African tour shadowed by insults from US President Donald Trump and suicide attacks in Algeria on his first day.
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US lawmaker demands FIFA pay World Cup transport bill amid ticket hikes
A top US lawmaker called on FIFA to pay for World Cup public transportation costs on Tuesday following a report that local authorities in New Jersey are planning massive price hikes during the tournament.
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