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Musk's promised robotaxi unveil delayed

Musk's promised robotaxi unveil delayed

Tesla fans were kept waiting on Thursday for the unveiling of Elon Musk's robotaxi, years after the brash billionaire first promised a car that could drive itself.

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Kamada says Japan can close in on World Cup place against Australia

Kamada says Japan can close in on World Cup place against Australia

Crystal Palace midfielder Daichi Kamada said an eighth straight World Cup appearance will be within Japan's grasp if they beat Australia next week, after extending their perfect record in qualifying.

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On US coast, wind power foes embrace 'Save the Whales' argument

On US coast, wind power foes embrace 'Save the Whales' argument

Whether from real concern for marine animals or doubts about renewable energy, the anti-wind power movement has been growing along the US East Coast, with some trying to blame a surge in whale strandings on the growth of offshore energy projects.

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Renewables revolt in Sardinia, Italy's coal-fired island

Renewables revolt in Sardinia, Italy's coal-fired island

The bolts securing the towering wind turbine were unscrewed under cover of darkness, an act of sabotage symbolising a vehement pushback against renewable energy in Sardinia.

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Argentina held, Brazil leave it late in 2026 World Cup qualifiers

Argentina held, Brazil leave it late in 2026 World Cup qualifiers

Argentina were held to a 1-1 draw by Venezuela on Lionel Messi's return as Brazil got their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign back on track with a last-gasp 2-1 victory over Chile on Thursday.

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Obama blasts 'crazy' Trump in first rally for Harris

Obama blasts 'crazy' Trump in first rally for Harris

Former US President Barack Obama lashed out at "crazy" Donald Trump Thursday and urged voters to back Kamala Harris as he brought his star power to the 2024 election campaign trail for the first time.

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2024 Nobel Peace Prize, a plea in favour of world order?

2024 Nobel Peace Prize, a plea in favour of world order?

With wars raging around the world, the Nobel Peace Prize to be awarded Friday could honour ardent defenders of world order, such as the International Court of Justice, UNRWA or UN chief Antonio Guterres.

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Fry homers as Guardians down Tigers to stay alive in MLB playoffs

Fry homers as Guardians down Tigers to stay alive in MLB playoffs

David Fry blasted the go-ahead two-run home run and the Cleveland Guardians held on for a 5-4 victory over Detroit Thursday to force a decisive game five in their Major League Baseball playoff series.

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Japan PM presses China's Li on airspace intrusion

Japan PM presses China's Li on airspace intrusion

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba called for a "full explanation" of an airspace intrusion by a Chinese military aircraft in his first face-to-face meeting with Premier Li Qiang, Tokyo said Friday.

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In Trump 'Truths,' conspiracies, attacks -- and doubts about the election

In Trump 'Truths,' conspiracies, attacks -- and doubts about the election

Donald Trump has been lashing out against Kamala Harris incessantly on Truth Social as next month's US presidential election nears -- mirroring his rally broadsides but in increasingly vulgar and vindictive terms that cater to his most uncompromising supporters online.

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