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Duo wins Physics Nobel for 'foundational' AI breakthroughs

Duo wins Physics Nobel for 'foundational' AI breakthroughs

Geoffrey Hinton, known at the Godfather of AI, and physicist John Hopfield won the Nobel physics prize on Tuesday for their pioneering work on the foundations of artificial intelligence.

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German 'Maddie' suspect could be free in 2025 after cleared of separate sex crimes

German 'Maddie' suspect could be free in 2025 after cleared of separate sex crimes

A German man named as the top suspect in the 2007 disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann was Tuesday cleared of all charges in an unrelated sex crimes trial, meaning he is set for release from prison next year.

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China slaps provisional tariffs on EU brandy imports

China slaps provisional tariffs on EU brandy imports

China said on Tuesday it would impose provisional tariffs on brandy imported from the European Union, marking the latest salvo in an escalating trade row between Beijing and Brussels.

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Ex-skipper Skelton eyes Wallabies November return

Ex-skipper Skelton eyes Wallabies November return

Former Australia captain Will Skelton says he is keen to feature for the Wallabies in November having spoken to head coach Joe Schmidt.

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Spanish great Iniesta leaves indelible legacy after retirement

Spanish great Iniesta leaves indelible legacy after retirement

Andres Iniesta scored the most important goal in the history of Spanish football, winning his country the World Cup for the first time in 2010.

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Indian Kashmir elects first regional government in a decade

Indian Kashmir elects first regional government in a decade

Indian-administered Kashmir elected Tuesday its first government since the restive Himalayan territory was brought under New Delhi's direct control, as voters backed opposition parties to lead its regional assembly.

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Hong Kong stocks crash, oil prices retreat on fading China boost

Hong Kong stocks crash, oil prices retreat on fading China boost

Hong Kong's stock market suffered its worst day in 16 years Tuesday and oil prices slid as a strong rally thanks to China's planned economic stimulus faded.

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Man City accuse Premier League of 'misleading' claims after legal case

Man City accuse Premier League of 'misleading' claims after legal case

Manchester City have accused the Premier League of a "misleading" response following a legal case concerning rules governing commercial deals.

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Duo wins Physics Nobel for key breakthroughs in AI

Duo wins Physics Nobel for key breakthroughs in AI

American John Hopfield and British-Canadian Geoffrey Hinton won the Nobel Prize in Physics on Tuesday for pioneering work in the development of artificial intelligence.

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Agha defies England as Pakistan post 515-8 in first Test

Agha defies England as Pakistan post 515-8 in first Test

Salman Agha knocked a fiery half-century to foil England's fightback on Tuesday, as Pakistan reached 515-8 at tea on day two of the opening Test in Multan.

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