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Bills beat Texans and Ravens roll Colts in NFL openers

Bills beat Texans and Ravens roll Colts in NFL openers

Buffalo's Josh Allen finally managed his first triumph at Houston and Lamar Jackson sparked Baltimore to a lopsided victory at Indianapolis on Sunday as most NFL teams began their 2026 campaign.

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Sweden's election too close to call as far right loses ground

Sweden's election too close to call as far right loses ground

Sweden's leftwing opposition bloc held a razor-thin lead in Sunday's general election with half of votes counted, with the far right seen losing ground.

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US fight off spirited France to win 12th World Cup

US fight off spirited France to win 12th World Cup

The United States won the women's basketball World Cup for a record-extending 12th time, defeating a spirited France 97-79 in the final in Berlin on Sunday.

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Is it possible to slow down the development of AI?

Is it possible to slow down the development of AI?

Top AI executives say they want to slow the breakneck pace of artificial intelligence development, but competition, US government reluctance and geopolitical factors stand in the way.

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Drivers give cool reception to new Madring circuit

Drivers give cool reception to new Madring circuit

Formula One’s new Madring circuit failed to capture the imagination of the fans or the drivers on Sunday when it delivered a processional Spanish Grand Prix decided by a safety car decision.

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Jefferson-Wooden bags searing sprint double, Dos Santos on fire

Jefferson-Wooden bags searing sprint double, Dos Santos on fire

Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and Kenny Bednarek bagged memorable sprint doubles and Alison dos Santos turned on the 400m hurdles afterburners to wrap up the Ultimate Championship in Budapest in sensational style on Sunday.

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Maresca makes flawless Man City start to leave Man Utd trailing

Maresca makes flawless Man City start to leave Man Utd trailing

Enzo Maresca took on the seemingly impossible job of succeeding Pep Guardiola as Manchester City manager, but the Italian is off to the perfect start after his 10 men defied Manchester United for a famous 1-0 win at Old Trafford.

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'Practical Magic 2' breaks Spidey spell over N. American box office

'Practical Magic 2' breaks Spidey spell over N. American box office

The A-list witches of Warner Bros.' "Practical Magic 2" cast away Sony's "Spider-Man" from its weeks-long perch atop the North American box office, industry estimates showed Sunday.

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Dozens arrested in major anti-LGBTQ raids in Turkey

Dozens arrested in major anti-LGBTQ raids in Turkey

Turkish police on Sunday swooped on gay bars and the homes of LGBTQ activists, arresting at least 60 people in raids authorities said were aimed at boosting traditional family values, officials and activists said.

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Comedian Chris Rock returns to directing with Hollywood drama 'Misty Green'

Comedian Chris Rock returns to directing with Hollywood drama 'Misty Green'

Comedy star Chris Rock has returned to directing after a decade-long pause by making a drama but said that does not hint at a future filled with darker work.

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