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News Corp labels some AI companies ‘crass kleptomaniacs’
News Corp has publicly attacked some AI companies for using its content without payment, with CEO Robert Thomson branding certain firms “crass kleptomaniacs” during the group’s latest earnings announcement. He singled out browser maker Brave for particular criticism, accusing it of using masked web crawlers to scrape News Corp articles and repackaging them into near-verbatim…
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Born 84 Years Ago in Mississippi, the Nuclear Engineer Who Penned Hits for George Jones, Kenny Rogers, and Reba McEntire
Bob Morrison, born on 6 August 1942 in Biloxi, Mississippi, trained as a nuclear engineer before turning to acting and performing, and eventually became one of Nashville’s most successful songwriters. His work produced hits for stars including Kenny Rogers, George Jones, Reba McEntire and the Oak Ridge Boys, cementing his reputation as a key figure…
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Iranian footballers who defied Tehran become Australian citizens
Two Iranian female footballers who refused to sing their national anthem in protest have been granted Australian citizenship, formalising a stand-off that began during the Women’s Asian Cup earlier this year. Atefeh Ramezanisadeh, 34, and Fatemeh Pasandideh, 22, were naturalised in Brisbane, having been among seven Iranian players offered humanitarian visas after their public defiance…
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Rush urges Liverpool to give Iraola time to succeed
Liverpool legend Ian Rush has called on fans and the club to give new head coach Andoni Iraola time to succeed, following his appointment as Arne Slot’s successor in June. Rush believes a strong start to the season will be key to building confidence, though he acknowledged that winning the league remains the club’s ultimate…
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Gianni Infantino gets internal support at crisis meeting to remain as FIFA president
Gianni Infantino received backing from FIFA’s senior leadership at a crisis meeting in Rabat, Morocco, held to address the fallout from his abandoned plan to sell stakes in World Cup revenues through a scheme known as FIFA Forward Enterprise. The gathering came as Infantino seeks a fourth term as president ahead of elections in March,…
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Football transfer rumours: Arsenal back for £60m Konsa? Asencio to Liverpool?
Arsenal have reportedly returned with a bigger offer for Aston Villa’s England defender Ezri Konsa, whom Villa value at a minimum of £60m, after an earlier bid was rejected. Villa are meanwhile trying to secure Atlético Madrid left-back Matteo Ruggeri for £14m, continuing a pattern this window of Villa fending off interest in their World…
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Father-of-two killed in a horror accident at Peak Downs mine is pictured – as his heartbroken family break their silence
A father-of-two has died in an accident at the Peak Downs coal mine in central Queensland, prompting his devastated family to speak publicly for the first time. The incident has drawn attention to safety concerns at the mine, one of several coal operations in the region owned by BHP subsidiary BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA). The…
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Ugandan Football Captain David Owori Killed in Kampala Street Attack
Ugandan footballer David Owori, captain of SC Villa, was reportedly killed in a street attack in Kampala after allegedly resisting a robbery near his home. His death has prompted concern over violent crime in the city and represents a major loss for one of Uganda’s leading football clubs. Owori was 27 and had played as…
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Ugandan international footballer is beaten to death while trying to fight off muggers
A Ugandan international footballer died after being attacked by muggers who set upon him as he tried to defend himself, according to reports. The killing has caused shock in Uganda’s football community and highlights growing concerns over street crime and personal safety, with tributes expected from teammates, clubs and fans as details of the attack…
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Olympic champion curler Muirhead revokes retirement
Winter Olympic gold medallist Eve Muirhead has reversed her retirement from curling, saying her role as Team GB’s chef de mission at the Milan-Cortina Games in February reignited feelings she had not experienced in years. The 36-year-old Scot, who stepped away after winning gold in Beijing in 2022 and later spoke openly about the mental…