Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, architect of modern Qatar
The Father Emir oversaw the meteoric rise of the small gas-rich nation.
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I was inside the stadium for England’s World Cup game – here’s what you don’t see on TV
EXCLUSIVE: From cakes smashed in faces to Mick Jagger there are many things you wouldn’t know wen on in a World Cup stadium.
US journalists subpoenaed over Air Force One leak after Trump flight
Several New York Times journalists have been summoned to testify under oath by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) after they reported on security concerns involving the new Air Force One gifted by Qatar.
UK to crack down on unlicensed casinos sponsoring football teams
Government to launch consultation after Everton’s deal with Stake.com went ahead amid warnings from Gambling CommissionMinisters are poised to launch a crackdown on unlicensed casinos sponsoring British sports teams, amid criticism that a delay to the …
A look at the growing anti-AI movement in the Bay Area, as the disappearance of Sam Kirchner, co-founder of a hard-line activist group, has the movement on edge (Zusha Elinson/Wall Street Journal)
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A look at the growing anti-AI movement in the Bay Area, as the disappearance of Sam Kirchner, co-founder of a hard-line activist group, has the movement on edge — The resistance to artificial int…
“Scam Altman” vs “Elon Is Obsessed With Me”: Musk And OpenAI CEO Clash Again
Elon Musk, who co-founded OpenAI in 2015 before leaving the company, has repeatedly accused OpenAI of abandoning its original nonprofit mission.
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Argentina struggle past Switzerland to set up semi-final showdown with England
Defending champions Argentina needed two goals in extra time to subdue Switzerland 3-1 on Saturday night and advance to a semi-final clash against England.
U.S. launches airstrikes against Iran after Tehran attacks container ship in Hormuz, Pentagon says
Iran has attacked ships using a route along Oman’s coast protected by the U.S. military. Tehran demands vessels use a northern route through its waters.
Qatar’s former ruler Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at age 74, state news agency says – AP News
Qatar’s former ruler Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at age 74, state news agency says AP NewsFormer Qatar ruler Sheikh Hamad, a moderniser who seized power, has died ReutersQatar: Former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa A…