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Who covers AI business blunders? Some insurers cautiously step up

Who covers AI business blunders? Some insurers cautiously step up

As more businesses trust artificial intelligence "agents" to independently grow their revenues, some insurance firms are stepping in to cover any mistakes -- while others are steering clear.

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AI fakes about Iran-US war swirl on X despite policy crackdown

AI fakes about Iran-US war swirl on X despite policy crackdown

AI-created videos circulating on Elon Musk's X depict American soldiers captured by Iran, an Israeli city in ruins, and US embassies ablaze -- a surge of lifelike deepfakes despite a policy crackdown to curb wartime disinformation.

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China says no fear of hosts Australia in Women's Asian Cup semi-final

China says no fear of hosts Australia in Women's Asian Cup semi-final

China coach Ante Milicic declared his team has no fear of facing hosts Australia in front of a big crowd in their Women's Asian Cup semi-final, calling them "resilient and patriotic".

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Alcaraz unbeaten run ends in Indian Wells semi-final loss to Medvedev

Alcaraz unbeaten run ends in Indian Wells semi-final loss to Medvedev

Daniil Medvedev ended Carlos Alcaraz's perfect start to 2026, stunning the world number one 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) Saturday to book an Indian Wells title clash with Jannik Sinner.

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Polls open in Vietnam legislative election: AFP

Polls open in Vietnam legislative election: AFP

Polling stations opened in Vietnam, AFP journalists saw Sunday, as voters began casting their ballots for members of the National Assembly of the one-party state.

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North Korea conducts test of nuclear-capable multiple rocket launchers

North Korea conducts test of nuclear-capable multiple rocket launchers

North Korea conducted a test of its "state of the art", nuclear-capable multiple rocket launcher system (MRLS), state media reported Sunday, a day after Seoul identified the launch of around 10 ballistic missiles.

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Reds coach Kiss 'rapt for the boys' after rousing Super Rugby win

Reds coach Kiss 'rapt for the boys' after rousing Super Rugby win

Queensland Reds coach Les Kiss said he was "really rapt for the boys" after two tries in the last 10 minutes ensured a stirring 26-17 Super Rugby win over the NSW Waratahs.

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Galthie hails 'lethal weapon' Bielle-Biarrey

Galthie hails 'lethal weapon' Bielle-Biarrey

France coach Fabien Galthie hailed four-try hero Louis Bielle-Biarrey after the team's last-gasp victory over England earned them back-to-back Six Nations titles.

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Trump seeks global backing to secure vital Gulf oil route

Trump seeks global backing to secure vital Gulf oil route

US President Donald Trump urged other nations to help secure a vital shipping lane choked off by the war with Iran that showed no signs of slowing on Saturday, as strikes hit the US embassy in Baghdad and a major Emirati energy facility.

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Aberg stretches lead to three at Players Championship

Aberg stretches lead to three at Players Championship

Ludvig Aberg grinded through a difficult day for a one-under-par 71 and stretched his lead to three strokes after Saturday's third round of the US PGA Players Championship.

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