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A two-day summit in Switzerland aimed at finding a way to end the war in Ukraine concluded with key nations abstaining from a joint communique agreed upon by over 80 other countries and international organizations. India, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates, all of whom have significant trading ties with Russia as members of the BRICS economic …

Apple’s major announcement at its Worldwide Developers Conference introduced artificial intelligence integration into its products and a partnership with OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT. This move has raised several questions about how Apple’s AI features will function. The confusion is understandable. Apple is simultaneously launching its own suite of AI models while also incorporating ChatGPT into its devices and software. …

Substitute Wout Weghorst secured a late victory for the Netherlands with a 2-1 win over Poland on Sunday (Jun 16) in their opening Euro 2024 match. The former Manchester United striker, who made a significant impact at the 2022 World Cup, again showcased his prowess in Hamburg. Poland managed to frustrate their opponents despite missing their injured striker Robert Lewandowski. …

German police shot an axe-wielding man in Hamburg just hours before the Euro 2024 match between the Netherlands and Poland. The incident occurred in the Reeperbahn district, a popular entertainment area in Hamburg’s city center. A police officer was initially attacked by the man, prompting a swift response from security agencies. The area, where nearly 40,000 Dutch fans had gathered, …

Croatia will aim to bounce back from a tough 3-0 defeat against Spain as they face Albania in their second group match. Despite their lackluster performance in their EURO 2024 opener, the “Vatreni” are still strong favorites to overcome Albania at Volksparkstadion. Osasuna forward Ante Budimir is expected to be benched, with Bruno Petkovic likely taking his place, despite missing …

Following their impressive 5-1 victory over Scotland, Germany aims to maintain their top spot in Group A as they face Hungary at MHPArena. The Germans showcased their skills in their EURO 2024 opener and are eager to keep their momentum going. With no new injury concerns, Julian Nagelsmann is expected to stick with the same lineup that dominated Scotland at …

RheinEnergieStadion will be the venue for the Group A clash between Scotland and Switzerland, with both teams vying for a top-two finish. Scotland are looking to bounce back from a heavy 5-1 defeat to Germany but will have to do so without suspended defender Ryan Porteous. Consequently, Norwich City center-back Grant Hanley is expected to step in against the Swiss …

Expect an exciting clash when two European powerhouses, Spain and Italy, meet in the Group B derby on Tuesday evening. Spain had an easy time in their 3-0 victory over Croatia. The good news for La Furia Roja is that key forward Alvaro Morata is expected to recover in time to face Italy, along with Manchester City midfielder Rodri, who …