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President Ferdinand Marcos denies cocaine use accusations made by his sister, Senator Imee Marcos, calling the claims baseless amid corruption probes.

Philippine president, Marcos, denies sister’s cocaine use accusation

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Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday denied accusations from his sister, Senator Imee Marcos, who claimed he has long struggled with drug addiction, including cocaine use, and suggested it has affected his governance. The president’s office dismissed the allegations as “recycled claims that have long been disproven.” Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said the senator’s […]

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Google CEO warns public not to blindly trust AI, highlighting its tendency to make errors and stressing the importance of using AI alongside reliable information sources.

No firm is immune if AI bubble bursts — Google CEO

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Alphabet Chief Executive Sundar Pichai has warned that a crash in the booming artificial intelligence sector would affect every company in the industry, including Google itself. Speaking to the BBC in an interview published Tuesday, Pichai said the rapid flow of money into AI has created an “extraordinary moment,” but one that contains “elements of

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Sinner wins ATP Finals 2025, defeating Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets in Turin. The Italian star defends his title with an undefeated week, showcasing composure, precision, and tactical brilliance.

ATP Finals: Sinner defeats Alcaraz to win title in Turin

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Jannik Sinner captured his second consecutive ATP Finals title on Sunday, defeating world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz 7–6(4), 7–5 in Turin. The Italian’s composed performance under pressure earned him a week-long undefeated run and a roaring reception from the home crowd. “Winning here again means a lot. The support from the fans was incredible, and

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The Super Eagles’ 2026 World Cup dream ends in heartbreak as Nigeria is eliminated by DR Congo after a 1–1 draw and 4–3 penalty shootout loss.

Nigeria’s World Cup hopes shattered in defeat to DR Congo

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Nigeria’s dream of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup ended in agonising fashion on Sunday, as they were knocked out by DR Congo in Rabat after a 1–1 draw and a tense 4–3 defeat on penalties. The Super Eagles struck early: just three minutes into the match, Frank Onyeka intercepted slack defending and fired home

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Google's DeepMind announce automated research lab in the UK, using AI and robotics to develop advanced materials and give British scientists priority access to cutting-edge technology.

Google to pay $40m to South African media outlets for reducing content visibility

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Google has agreed to pay more than $40 million to support South African news media after a competition investigation found its search engine favored international outlets over local ones. The South African Competition Commission, which led a 16-month investigation, said the settlement includes 688 million rand ($40.4 million) in total. This covers funding for national

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Paedophilic, bestiality and sexual-misconduct allegations: The rise and fall of Paystack co-founder, Ezra Olubi

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The story of Ezra Olubi was, until recently, the perfect African tech success story. As co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Paystack, a company later sold to Stripe for around $200 million, Olubi had built massive wealth and enormous influence. He was seen as the poster boy for “progressive masculinity,” often photographed with painted nails

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The Super Eagles’ 2026 World Cup dream ends in heartbreak as Nigeria is eliminated by DR Congo after a 1–1 draw and 4–3 penalty shootout loss.

2026 World Cup: Super Eagles secure spot in qualifiers final

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The Super Eagles of Nigeria advanced to the final stage of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers after a dramatic 4–1 extra-time victory over Gabon on Wednesday night. After a tense first half with few clear chances, Nigeria broke the deadlock late in the second half through forward Adams, who calmly converted to put the Eagles

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Manchester United is facing a civil lawsuit over claims that a former employee sexually and physically abused a boy at the club’s Cliff training ground in the 1980s.

Manchester United faces legal action over historic abuse allegation

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Manchester United is facing a civil lawsuit over claims that a former employee sexually and physically abused a boy at the club’s Cliff training ground in the 1980s. The case involves Billy Watts, a caretaker and groundsman who died in 2009. The claim, filed by Simpson Millar Solicitors, alleges the club failed to protect the

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