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Learn to forget? How to rein in a rogue chatbot
When Australian politician Brian Hood noticed ChatGPT was telling people he was a convicted criminal, he took the old-fashioned route and threatened legal action against the AI chatbot's maker, OpenAI.
Zimbabwe ruling party eyes supermajority in votes without opponents
Zimbabwe will hold nine by-elections on Saturday with opposition candidates largely absent as President Emmerson Mnangagwa cements his control over the mineral-rich nation.
Verdict due in landmark Japan army sexual assault case
A Japanese court is due Tuesday to give a verdict in the landmark trial of three ex-soldiers accused of sexual assault in a country where still very few victims come forward.
UN Security Council to consider urging Gaza ceasefire
The UN Security Council meets on Gaza Friday under acute pressure from Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and will vote on urging an immediate ceasefire after weeks of ruinous war.
Hunter Biden indicted on tax evasion charges
Hunter Biden was indicted late Thursday on multiple counts of tax evasion, the second time this year President Joe Biden's troubled son has been charged by a special counsel investigating his personal and business dealings.
Gaza and Instagram make an explosive mix in Hollywood
Hollywood celebrities are paying the price for taking sides in the Gaza war -- plastering their social media accounts with slogans such as "Free Palestine" or "I stand with Israel".
Messi, Argentina to face old foe Chile in Copa America
Lionel Messi and Argentina will get the chance to avenge their defeats to Chile in the 2015 and 2016 Copa America finals after being grouped with their old rivals in the draw for next year's tournament on Thursday.
Crisis-club Lyon look to start the fightback against lowly Toulouse
Floundering Lyon will look to stop the rot when they host fellow Ligue 1 strugglers Toulouse on Sunday, with the home team six points from safety.
Arsenal primed for Emery reunion as Man City fight to end slump
Arsenal's grip on the Premier League's top spot will be under threat from their old boss Unai Emery when the leaders travel to surging Aston Villa on Saturday.
Israel pursues Hamas in and around Gaza's biggest cities
Israel pressed on with its offensive in and around Gaza's main cities on Friday, more than two months after Hamas's deadly attack sparked a war that has claimed thousands of lives and left the Palestinian territory in ruins.
Kewell in frame after Muscat steps down at Japan's Yokohama
Kevin Muscat has stepped down as coach of Japanese side Yokohama F. Marinos, the club said, with reports on Friday linking fellow Australian Harry Kewell to the job.
Armenia, Azerbaijan agree to take steps towards normalisation
Arch-foes Armenia and Azerbaijan said Thursday they would exchange prisoners of war and work towards normalising their relations, in a joint statement hailed by the EU as a "breakthrough".
Returning Osaka targets Paris Olympics, more Grand Slam titles
A "nervous" Naomi Osaka has targeted a place at next year's Paris Olympics and more Grand Slam titles after she makes her eagerly anticipated return to tennis.
Upstart Pacers topple Bucks to reach NBA Cup final
Tyrese Haliburton scored 27 points to propel the Indiana Pacers to a 128-119 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday and into the title match of the inaugural NBA in-season tournament.
'At capacity' New York squeezes homeless migrants
Blanca, an asylum seeker with two daughters, must leave the New York City shelter she has called home for the past year after Christmas to make room for new arrivals.
No surprises in store as Egypt heads to polls
Egypt is gearing up this month for a presidential election certain to win incumbent Abdel Fattah al-Sisi a third term in office, despite rising public discontent as the country faces its worst ever economic crisis.
Messi, Miami heading to Hong Kong for pre-season friendly
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will play a pre-season friendly in Hong Kong in February as part of the club's first ever international tour, the Major League Soccer side said Thursday.
Spanish ace Rahm confirms jump to LIV Golf
Reigning Masters champion Jon Rahm is making the jump to LIV golf, the Spanish star confirmed on Thursday.
Calls mount for calm as Guyana-Venezuela border tensions soar
Calls mounted Thursday for calm to prevail as Venezuela said it saw a "provocation" in joint US-Guyana military exercises and vowed to pursue the "recovery" of an oil-rich region both neighbors claim as their own.
Clash of styles between Crew and LAFC awaits in MLS Cup
The Columbus Crew seek their third MLS title and Los Angeles FC are aiming for back-to-back championships in Saturday's MLS Cup final which promises to be a true contrast in styles.
West Ham battle back to heap pain on wasteful Spurs
Early-season Premier League pacesetters Tottenham slipped to a fourth defeat in five matches on Wednesday, going down 2-1 to West Ham after throwing away the lead yet again.
Eagles No.1 seed hopes on line in Cowboys blockbuster
One of the NFL's most ferocious rivalries is poised for another bruising instalment on Sunday when the Dallas Cowboys host the Philadelphia Eagles in a clash that could determine the No.1 seed in the playoffs.
Fashion world descends on UK's Manchester in Chanel show
Scintillating colours and celebrities lit up a gloomy Manchester on Thursday as the British city famous for its past textile industry flaunted the latest fashion in a prestigious Chanel show.
West Ham battle back to heap pain on Spurs
Early-season Premier League pacesetters Tottenham slipped to a fourth defeat in five matches on Wednesday, going down 2-1 to West Ham after throwing away the lead yet again.
Tech shares lift US stocks as yen surges
US stocks rebounded Thursday behind strong gains in tech shares ahead of key US jobs data, while the yen surged against the dollar, weighing on Japanese shares.
Showdown in Texas after judge says 'yes' to abortion under strict law
A closely watched abortion case in Texas triggered a showdown on Thursday between a district judge and the state's attorney general, underlining the legal perils facing both doctors and patients when it comes to emergency terminations.
As Venezuela-Guyana tensions soar, US mounts military exercises
Venezuela on Thursday condemned as "provocation" the announcement of joint US-Guyanese military exercises, as soaring tensions with its neighbor over a disputed oil-rich region prompted the UN Security Council to call an urgent meeting.
Ten Hag admits he was warned off 'impossible' Man Utd job
Erik ten Hag said he was warned off taking on the "impossible job" of Manchester United manager but admitted he could not resist the challenge at Old Trafford.
MLS Cup could be final bow for Chiellini and Vela
Los Angeles FC are one win away from becoming just the third team in Major League Soccer's history to win back-to-back titles but for the club's two best known players Saturday's championship game could also be their final bow.
Everton stun Newcastle to move out of Premier League relegation zone
Everton climbed out of the Premier League relegation zone despite a 10-point deduction as goals from Dwight McNeil, Abdoulaye Doucoure and Beto earned a 3-0 win over Newcastle on Thursday.
US, Mexico to boost cooperation on foreign investment screening
The United States and Mexico plan to form a working group on foreign investment screening to guard against national security threats, officials said Thursday, as Washington pushes to shift supply chains toward trusted partners.
Spanish ace Rahm poised to join LIV golf: reports
Spanish star Jon Rahm is poised to join LIV Golf in a deal worth hundreds of millions of dollars, multiple US media outlets reported on Thursday.