England men's coach Brian McDermott names an unchanged 19-man squad for their Rugby League World Cup match against France in Perth on Saturday.

The monthslong debate on the oil-rich province’s future exposed deep divisions that might not be easily mended.

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South Korean data-center startup Elice’s shares fell as much as 36% in afternoon trading, signaling investor caution toward artificial-intelligence stocks.

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South Korean data-center startup Elice’s shares fell as much as 36% in afternoon trading, signaling investor caution toward artificial-intelligence stocks.

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Helen Haines, an independent, remained in critical condition after she was rammed by a vehicle. The country has reacted with shock and confusion.

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Teenagers say they want more work experience at school and opportunities to improve their communication skills.

Ahead of the midterms Trump has boasted about the performance of the US economy. BBC Verify looks at inflation, jobs and economic growth in the country.

A controversial overhaul of voter rolls threatens Modi’s standing and has breathed new life into India’s battered democracy.

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Chief Executive Forrest Li said going public could give Monee the resources and the room to go further and faster.

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Baseus announced a new addition to its lineup of AI-assisted security cameras that's more proactive about discouraging unwanted visitors instead of just recording and alerting you to their presence. The Baseus Security PrimeSentinel U2 Pro Outdoor 3K Dual Camera introduces a motorized spotlight that shines directly on a moving target, even as they're running across your property, so they know they've been detected. The targeted light also improves the quality of video captured in the dark to increase the chances of a subject being identified, and it can assist your family with after-hours activities like taking the dog out.

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As the strongest El Niño on record continues to intensify, what impacts on weather patterns are already being felt across the globe? Sarah Keith-Lucas looks at the evidence.

Plans to build one of Europe’s largest data centers in Devon have been met by strong opposition from residents, as environmental concerns grow.

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Plans to build one of Europe’s largest data centers in Devon have been met by strong opposition from residents, as environmental concerns grow.

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Electors have been asked if they wish to remain in Canada or to hold another vote on breaking away in a referendum that left both sides unhappy.

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Commerce coach on turnaround: ‘Never doubted as long as we stayed the course’

Almost 300 people have been injured, more than half of them police, as violent anti-government demonstrations show no sign of easing.

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