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Phony AI clickbait stealing fans away during baseball playoffs
AFP, Published on 20/10/2025
» WASHINGTON - Baseball fans are facing an onslaught of phony AI content on Facebook, pushed by a clickbait network in Southeast Asia capitalizing on interest in the lead-up to the sport's World Series, an AFP investigation has found.
Sydney Sweeney 'fearless' in new role, 'Christy' director says
AFP, Published on 07/09/2025
» TORONTO — From donning a prosthetic penis to simulating bizarre sex work in a steamy motel room, Sydney Sweeney was "up for anything" while filming her Oscar-tipped role in boxing drama "Christy," her director has told Agence France-Presse (AFP).
Russia seeks to erase border with occupied Ukraine
AFP, Published on 14/09/2023
» AVILO-USPENKA, Russia - To enter Russia from occupied Ukraine, all Tatiana has to do is arrive at the edge of the war-battered Donetsk region, show guards her Russian passport, say "thank you" and cross.
Stradivarius bids to make winning end to Royal Ascot career
AFP, Published on 15/06/2022
» PARIS: Stradivarius is "top class" like the violin he is named after, his trainer John Gosden told AFP, and on Thursday can make his final Royal Ascot appearance a memorable one by winning a record-equalling fourth Ascot Gold Cup.
Mexican teenager's death becomes media, justice 'spectacle'
AFP, Published on 13/05/2022
» MEXICO CITY - The still-unsolved death of teenager Debanhi Escobar has brought into sharp focus not just the dangers facing women in Mexico but also the questionable judicial and media handling of the high-profile case.
Student's death stokes anger over Mexican femicide crisis
AFP, Published on 30/04/2022
» MEXICO CITY - The death of an 18-year-old Mexican student has unleashed anger against authorities accused of negligence over the murders and disappearances of thousands of women each year, few of which receive as much attention.
Hollywood stars don pajamas for pandemic-era 'virtual' Emmys
AFP, Published on 20/09/2020
» LOS ANGELES - TV stars picked out their favorite pajamas ahead of Sunday's reinvented, pandemic-hit Emmys, which will see nominees accept prizes live from their homes, with dark superhero satire "Watchmen" tipped to dominate the night.
The show must go on: virus-era Emmys are virtual -- and live
AFP, Published on 18/09/2020
» LOS ANGELES - No red carpet, no star-studded audience and no "Game of Thrones" -- this year's Emmys honoring the best in television promise to be radically different as producers scramble to create Hollywood's first major pandemic-era awards show.
Australian police raids target lawmaker over links with China
AFP, Published on 26/06/2020
» SYDNEY: Australian intelligence officers and police raided the home and office of an opposition politician Friday as part of an investigation into alleged Chinese influence operations, officials said.
Economic crisis complicates sex lives of young Venezuelans
AFP, Published on 13/02/2020
» CARACAS - Short on dollars, John and Amanda sneak back to their parents' homes when they want an intimate moment, while Carlos goes into sexual hibernation during financially lean months. Oriana, on the other hand, buys her contraceptives on the black market for a small fortune.