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Taiwanese leader wants more defence links with Europe
AFP, Published on 12/02/2026
» TAIPEI - Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has called for greater defence and AI cooperation between Taiwan and Europe, as the democratic island seeks to bolster its protection against China.
'Artists of steel': Japanese swords forge new fanbase
AFP, Published on 11/02/2026
» MISATO, SAITAMA (JAPAN) - Sparks illuminate the soot-covered studio of Japanese swordsmith Akihira Kawasaki as his apprentice hammers red-hot steel, showcasing a millennium-old craft now enjoying a resurgence in popularity.
First Winter Games gold goes to Swiss skier
AFP, Published on 07/02/2026
» BORMIO, Italy - Switzerland’s Franjo von Allmen scorched to victory in the men’s Olympic downhill in Bormio on Saturday, winning the first gold medal of the Milan-Cortina Winter Games.
Breakthrough or prelude to attack? What we know about Iran-US talks
AFP, Published on 04/02/2026
» PARIS (FRANCE) — US and Iranian officials are due this week to hold their first talks since Iran launched a deadly crackdown on protests, in a meeting likely to be crucial in determining if the United States carries out renewed military action against the Islamic republic.
Whack-a-mole: US academic fights to purge his AI deepfakes
AFP, Published on 04/02/2026
» WASHINGTON — As deepfake videos of John Mearsheimer multiplied across YouTube, the American academic rushed to have them taken down, embarking on a grueling fight that laid bare the challenges of combating impersonation driven by artificial intelligence (AI).
Online platforms offer filtering to fight AI slop
AFP, Published on 29/01/2026
» NEW YORK - As "AI slop" floods the internet, efforts are mounting to stem an online deluge of shoddy images and videos made using increasingly advanced tech tools.
'Animals in a zoo': Players back Gauff call for more privacy
AFP, Published on 28/01/2026
» MELBOURNE — Top players on Wednesday backed Coco Gauff's call for more privacy during tournaments, with world number two Iga Swiatek saying it felt like "animals in the zoo where they are observed even when they poop".
What is Trump's 'Board of Peace'?
AFP, Published on 21/01/2026
» BRUSSELS — United States President Donald Trump's government has asked countries to pay up to US$1 billion for a permanent spot on his "Board of Peace" aimed at resolving conflicts, according to its charter seen by Agence France-Presse (AFP).
Hungry Alcaraz, focused Sabalenka target Australian Open glory
AFP, Published on 17/01/2026
» MELBOURNE - Carlos Alcaraz launches his bid for a career Grand Slam on Sunday “hungry” for an elusive Australian Open title, while Aryna Sabalenka is laser-focused on clinching a third Melbourne crown.
Central bank chiefs voice 'full solidarity' with US Fed, Powell
AFP, Published on 13/01/2026
» LONDON - The heads of major central banks have thrown their support behind the US Federal Reserve and its chairman Jerome Powell, saying in a joint statement Tuesday that it was "critical to preserve" their independence.