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Meta releases beefed-up AI models

Meta on Thursday introduced an improved AI assistant built on new versions of its open source Llama large language model…

Slow recovery as Dubai airport, roads still deluged

By Amanda MOUAWAD Dubai airport, one of the world's busiest, witnessed major disruption for a third straight day Thursday after…

‘Human-induced’ climate change behind deadly Sahel heatwave: study

DAKAR, April 18, 2024 (AFP) - The deadly heatwave that hit Africa's Sahel region in early April would not have…

Thousands evacuated as Indonesia volcano erupts, causes tsunami threat

MANADO, Indonesia, April 18, 2024 (AFP) - Indonesian rescuers raced to evacuate thousands of people Thursday after a volcano erupted…

Michelangelo’s scribble sells for $200,000 at New York auction

NEW YORK, April 17, 2024 (AFP) - A square scribbled on a yellowed piece of paper by Renaissance genius Michelangelo…

Eight reported injured after Japan quake

TOKYO, April 18, 2024 (AFP) - Eight people were reported injured Thursday after a 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck off southwestern Japan,…

Lightning, downpours kill 65 in Pakistan, as April rain doubles historical average

PESHAWAR, Pakistan, April 17, 2024 (AFP) - At least 65 people have died in storm-related incidents including lightning in Pakistan,…

Volcano erupts in Indonesia’s outermost region, hundreds evacuated

JAKARTA, April 17, 2024 (AFP) - A volcano erupted several times in Indonesia's outermost region overnight Wednesday, forcing hundreds of…

Clark Kent lookalike turns accidental superhero in Brazil

By Mauro PIMENTEL RIO DE JANEIRO, April 17, 2024 (AFP) - Leonardo Muylaert was just another mild-mannered professional on vacation…

Women’s bodies being turned into ‘battlegrounds’: UN

By Agnès PEDRERO GENEVA, April 17, 2024 (AFP) - Women's bodies have become political "battlegrounds", putting at risk 30 years…

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