‘Out of this world’: OpenAI’s text-to-video tool Sora sets internet alight

Microsoft-backed startup stuns social media with hyper-realistic videos created using text prompts.

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Thailand sees Chinese tourism soar as visa requirement dropped

Less bureaucracy and more flights are luring Chinese visitors back to Thailand in a boost to the tourism industry.

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For foreign firms in Hong Kong, national security plans bring fresh chill

Plans to implement Article 23 have raised fears of a further slide in freedoms in the financial hub.

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‘Multiple people’ hit in shooting during Kansas City Super Bowl parade

Police take two armed people into custody for investigation after shooting during parade.

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Turkey and Egypt call for ceasefire in Gaza

A call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza topped the agenda for Turkish and Egyptian presidents

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US lawmakers impeach Biden’s immigration chief

Republican charge against Alejandro Mayorkas is part of push to put migration at the centre of November's election.

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Why has China recognised Taliban’s envoy to Beijing?

Beijing’s move is being seen as a shot in the arm for the Taliban as it struggles for global recognition amid sanctions.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 722

As the war enters its 722nd day, these are the main developments.

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‘Disappointed’: Indonesians reflect on legacy of departing Joko Widodo

While economic growth and infrastructure improved under Jokowi's watch, some worry about democratic decline.

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Biden’s frustrations with Netanyahu ‘meaningless’ without action: Analysts

US president must do more than criticise Israeli leader behind closed doors, advocates say, as Rafah offensive looms.

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Pro-Palestinian activists respond to Israel’s Super Bowl ad

Pro-Palestinian activists have been sharing a video in response to an Israeli advert for the Super Bowl

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 719

As the war enters its 719th day, these are the main developments.

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Taylor Swift cheers on boyfriend Travis Kelce at Super Bowl

The 14-time Grammy-winner completed the Japan leg of her Eras Tour on Saturday before returning to US on a private jet.

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Is Israel in breach of the ruling by the International Court of Justice?

The military offensive in Gaza has persisted despite a United Nations court order to end plausible acts of genocide.

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Villa Mokbel: New hope for Beirut’s forgotten architectural gem

The stunning but dilapidated mansion is hosting a special kind of exhibition: seeking someone new to love it

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Qatar keep AFC Asian Cup trophy at home with 3-1 win over Jordan

Qatar became the first country in 20 years to win back-to-back Asian Cup titles with a 3-1 win over Jordan.

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Taylor Swift lands in US ahead of Travis Kelce’s Super Bowl showing

Swift is expected to attend the biggest event of the US sporting calendar on Sunday to cheer on her boyfriend.

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Q&A: Indonesia’s Prabowo Subianto ‘confident’ of election victory

Frontrunner tells Al Jazeera in exclusive interview that he will work for 'the good of Indonesia'.

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Yemen’s Houthis say 17 rebels killed in US-led attacks

Mourners gathering at public funerals in Sanaa say they remain resolute in their position on Israel's war on Gaza.

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Pakistan’s Khan, Sharif claim election win, despite no clear majority

Protests erupted across the country over delays as final results of Thursday's elections have not yet been released.

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Hungary’s President Katalin Novak resigns

Announcement follows outrage over Novak's pardoning of a man convicted in a child sexual abuse case.

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