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Austria set to vote on headscarf ban in schools
Austria set to vote on headscarf ban in schools

Austrian lawmakers on Thursday are expected to approve a law banning headscarves in schools for girls under 14, a move rights groups and experts say is discriminatory and could deepen societal division.

December 11, 2025

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Asian traders cheer US rate cut but gains tempered by outlook
Asian traders cheer US rate cut but gains tempered by outlook

Most Asian markets rose Thursday as traders welcomed the Federal Reserve's third straight interest rate cut, though the euphoria was tempered by an indication officials could hold off another reduction any time soon.

December 11, 2025

Racing towards great white sharks in Australia
Racing towards great white sharks in Australia

Sensible people might prefer to flee at torpedo speed from a great white shark, but there's one job in Australia that pays you to race towards the predators.

December 11, 2025

Fighting rages at Cambodia-Thailand border ahead of expected Trump call
Fighting rages at Cambodia-Thailand border ahead of expected Trump call

Renewed fighting raged at the border of Cambodia and Thailand on Thursday, with combat heard near centuries-old temples, ahead of US President Donald Trump's planned phone call to the two nations' leaders.

December 11, 2025

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AI's $400 bn problem: Are chips getting old too fast?
AI's $400 bn problem: Are chips getting old too fast?

In pursuit of the AI dream, the tech industry this year has plunked down about $400 billion on specialized chips and data centers, but questions are mounting about the wisdom of such unprecedented levels of investment.

December 11, 2025

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Arsenal crush Club Brugge to keep 100% Champions League record
Arsenal crush Club Brugge to keep 100% Champions League record

Noni Madueke and Gabriel Martinelli scored wonder goals as Arsenal outclassed Club Brugge 3-0 on Wednesday to make it six wins out of six in the Champions League, virtually guaranteeing automatic qualification to the last 16.

December 10, 2025