Sanremo 2027 bans AI in song creation under De Martino
Festival director Stefano De Martino announced new rules prohibiting artificial intelligence in track production for the February event.
Midtown Manhattan will see major road closures through September 26 as world leaders gather for the UN General Assembly.
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Rafael Nadal to return to court for academy anniversary exhibition
The 22-time Grand Slam champion will play exhibition matches October 3 in Mallorca to mark his academy's tenth anniversary.
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Spencer says Harry and Meghan need protection from media
Royal family member calls for safeguards to prevent circumstances similar to those surrounding Princess Diana's death.
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ICE agent shoots man in North Austin during enforcement operation
A federal immigration agent shot a man in the torso Sunday afternoon in North Austin, leaving him hospitalized in serious condition.
Sánchez earns MLB-leading 18th win as Phillies beat Mets 7-2
Philadelphia pitcher Cristopher Sánchez surpassed Boston's Sonny Gray for the major league lead in wins Sunday, helping the Phillies salvage a series split.
Bachelet withdraws candidacy for UN secretary-general post
Former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet announced Saturday she will not continue her bid to lead the United Nations, citing unfavorable conditions for her platform.
AfD surges in northeast as Left Party wins Berlin state elections
Far-right and left-wing parties made major gains in German regional elections, with the CDU suffering historic losses in one state.
Trump administration prepares sanctions against International Criminal Court
Two sources say the U.S. plans to announce sanctions targeting the entire ICC, escalating efforts to undermine the tribunal.
Russian strike on Odesa kills one, damages homes and vehicles
A daytime attack on the Ukrainian city left one dead and caused fires across a residential area.
Sweden's centre-left opposition maintains narrow election lead as count nears end
Opposition parties led by Social Democrat Magdalena Andersson hold 176 seats versus the governing right-wing bloc's 173 in the 349-seat Riksdag with less than 1% of districts remaining to count.
97 migrants arrive in Balearic Islands across seven boats Wednesday
Authorities intercepted migrants of North African origin at multiple locations across Ibiza, Formentera, Mallorca and Cabrera.
Pope Leo XIV says Middle East conflicts strain Jewish-Christian dialogue
Pope Leo XIV issued a decree Wednesday acknowledging that recent Middle East conflicts have strained Jewish-Christian relations, though foundational dialogue remains intact.
Saudi air defenses intercept Houthi drone near Mecca
Saudi coalition forces destroyed a Houthi unmanned aircraft before it entered restricted airspace over the holy city at 18:50 local time.
NBC news helicopter crashes in Los Angeles, killing three
An NBC4 helicopter covering a traffic accident crashed and caught fire in Chatsworth, killing two crew members and a pedestrian.
Brazil advances to Women's U-20 World Cup quarterfinals on penalties
Brazil defeated the United States 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw Wednesday in Poland to reach the quarterfinals.