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Death toll from Texas storm rises to 7

HOUSTON, May 18, 2024 (AFP) - The death toll from severe weather that lashed the Texas city of Houston has…

‘Danger behind the beauty’: more solar storms could be heading our way

By Daniel Lawler PARIS, May 18, 2024 (AFP) - Tourists normally have to pay big money and brave cold climates…

President Marcos says Philippines will ‘vigorously defend what is ours’

MANILA, May 18, 2024 (AFP) - The Philippines will "vigorously defend what is ours", President Ferdinand Marcos said on Saturday,…

Scheffler shaken, shocked and quivering after arrest and jail

By Jim SLATER LOUISVILLE, United States, May 17, 2024 (AFP) - Top-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler, known for his stoic shotmaking…

First crewed flight of Boeing Starliner postponed again

WASHINGTON, May 17, 2024 (AFP) - The first crewed launch of Boeing's Starliner to the International Space Station has been…

Zelensky warns Russia could step up offensive: AFP interview

By Emmanuel PEUCHOT, Ania TSOUKANOVA =(Picture+Video)= KYIV, Ukraine, May 18, 2024 (AFP) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in an interview…

OpenAI disbands team devoted to artificial intelligence risks

SAN FRANCISCO, May 18, 2024 (AFP) - OpenAI on Friday confirmed that it has disbanded a team devoted to mitigating…

North Korea confirms missile launch, vows bolstered nuclear force

SEOUL, May 18, 2024 (AFP) - North Korea has test-fired a tactical ballistic missile equipped with a "new autonomous navigation…

‘Dad’s going up in a rocket!’ French businessman set for launch

WASHINGTON, May 18, 2024 (AFP) - He arrived in Texas, tried on his flight suit for the first time, and…

Philippines to buy 5 Japan-made coast guard ships in $400 mn deal

MANILA, May 17, 2024 (AFP) - The Philippines has agreed to buy five coast guard patrol ships from Japan in…

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