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Quantum could solve AI energy drain, says tech founder

Quantum computers could curb the vast energy demands of artificial intelligence data centres with their ability to run complex calculations, one of the tech's pioneers told AFP.

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CF Montreal are for sale: What it means, how much it could cost, and what’s next for the MLS club

In an emotional press conference, CF Montreal’s founder and owner Joey Saputo refused to rule out relocation

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Rainfall allows Panama Canal, hit by El Nino, to increase traffic

Panama Canal authorities announced increased traffic limits on Monday after reducing the number of vessels allowed to pass through in September due to droughts linked to the El Nino climate pattern.

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Thirteen-year-old surfing prodigy Leihani Zoric: ‘I don’t want to participate, I want to dominate’

The Indigenous Australian grew up idolising Steph Gilmore and Tyler Wright. Now she has them – and an Olympic gold – in her sights Leihani Zoric, 13, grew up watching Australian surfers dominate on the world stage. Stephanie Gilmore, the greatest female surfer of all time, and Tyler Wright, a two-time World Surf League champion, were among her idols. “When I was little I always watched their surfing,” she says. “They inspired me in and out of the water.” Continue reading...

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Thirteen-year-old surfing prodigy Leihani Zoric: ‘I don’t want to participate, I want to dominate’

The Indigenous Australian grew up idolising Steph Gilmore and Tyler Wright. Now she has them – and an Olympic gold – in her sights Leihani Zoric, 13, grew up watching Australian surfers dominate on the world stage. Stephanie Gilmore, the greatest female surfer of all time, and Tyler Wright, a two-time World Surf League champion, were among her idols. “When I was little I always watched their surfing,” she says. “They inspired me in and out of the water.” Continue reading...

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Sebastián Lelio, director of A Fantastic Woman and Gloria, dies aged 52

Chilean film-maker, whose films starred Florence Pugh, Julianne Moore and Rachel Weisz, died at his home in Santiago Chilean film-maker Sebastián Lelio has died at the age of 52. He was best known for the Oscar-winning trans drama A Fantastic Woman and his English-language films included Gloria Bell and The Wonder. Continue reading...

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Sebastián Lelio, director of A Fantastic Woman and Gloria, dies aged 52

Chilean film-maker, whose films starred Florence Pugh, Julianne Moore and Rachel Weisz, died at his home in Santiago Chilean film-maker Sebastián Lelio has died at the age of 52. He was best known for the Oscar-winning trans drama A Fantastic Woman and his English-language films included Gloria Bell and The Wonder. Continue reading...

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It’s 11 years since Russell Brand silenced a woman who was ‘harassing’ him. Isn’t it time we heard from her again?

The comedian has just been sentenced to more than 10 years in jail. But a massage therapist who accused him of assaulting her is still banned from repeating her claims, writes Zoe Williams

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Elon Musk and the tech bros banked on Trump and lost. Humbled, humiliated: what will they do next? | Jonathan Liew

Democrats won seats on anti-datacentre tickets and Musk wasted nearly half a billion dollars. Big tech may be losing its grip, but it won’t go quietly Photos That Precede Unfortunate Events: a couple of months back, Donald Trump hosted some of the world’s most powerful tech executives at the White House for a “Super Intelligence luncheon”, which by coincidence is also how my mum described her tuna sandwiches in a forlorn attempt to get me to eat them. Sitting either side of the president were Elon Musk, making a rare offline appearance in daylight hours, and Jensen Huang, the Nvidia chief exec

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Elon Musk and the tech bros banked on Trump and lost. Humbled, humiliated: what will they do next? | Jonathan Liew

Democrats won seats on anti-datacentre tickets and Musk wasted nearly half a billion dollars. Big tech may be losing its grip, but it won’t go quietly Photos That Precede Unfortunate Events: a couple of months back, Donald Trump hosted some of the world’s most powerful tech executives at the White House for a “Super Intelligence luncheon”, which by coincidence is also how my mum described her tuna sandwiches in a forlorn attempt to get me to eat them. Sitting either side of the president were Elon Musk, making a rare offline appearance in daylight hours, and Jensen Huang, the Nvidia chief exec

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Los Angeles mayoral race points to growing sway of democratic socialists

Nithya Raman taps into frustration with economic and political status quo to become mayor of the second-largest US city.

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Thick smog shrouds New Delhi after Diwali firecrackers add to seasonal pollution

New Delhi, home to over 30 million people, regularly ranks among the world's most polluted areas during winter, with pollution worsening in late October and November.

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‘No concession’: What to expect from Russia-US-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi

A fourth round of peace talks in 2026 takes place this week, with security guarantees high on the agenda.

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