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Technology
Tech platforms make pitch for ad deals as TikTok is roiled by politics
(Reuters) - Short-form video took center stage at tech and social media companies' annual presentations to advertisers, as platforms like Snap and Meta look to capitalize on TikTok's political uncertainty in the U.S. to take ad dollars from their rival.
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Tennis
Tennis-Rublev eases past Fritz to reach Madrid Open final
(Reuters) - Andrey Rublev reached his first Madrid Open final with a 6-4 6-3 win over American Taylor Fritz on Friday, as the Russian seventh seed continued his return to form at the claycourt tournament.
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Cricket
Cricket-Joseph named in West Indies squad for T20 World Cup
(Reuters) - Fast bowler Shamar Joseph was the surprise inclusion as joint hosts West Indies named their 15-man squad for this year's Twenty20 World Cup.
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Football
Soccer-Pochettino hits out at rumours on Chelsea future
(Reuters) - Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has slammed the "stupid rumours" swirling around his Stamford Bridge future and said it is up to the Premier League club's hierarchy to decide if he will continue beyond this season.
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Nation
Master AI to shape own moral values, cultural impact in technology, says PM
KANGAR: Mastering artificial intelligence (AI) is crucial to ensure Malaysians themselves determine the cultural and moral values within this technology.
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Nation
KKB polls: Pakatan’s Pang launches five-point manifesto
HULU SELANGOR: Environmental sustainability, preserving heritage and culture, and the people’s welfare are among the issues outlined in Pang Sock Tao’s manifesto for the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election.
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World
Rains in southern Brazil kill at least 31, more than 70 still missing
(Reuters) - Heavy rains battering Brazil's southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sul have killed 31 people, local authorities said on Friday, and the death toll is expected to rise as dozens still have not been accounted for.
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Technology
Intesa targets new digital-only clients after antitrust blow
MILAN (Reuters) - Italy's biggest bank Intesa Sanpaolo on Friday said it had acquired some 90,000 new customers through its digital-only arm Isybank, after an antitrust decision effectively halted the migration of existing clients.
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Football
Soccer-Clattenburg resigns as Forest analyst, Nuno charged with misconduct
(Reuters) -Nottingham Forest's referee analyst Mark Clattenburg resigned on Friday and manager Nuno Espirito Santo and defender Neco Williams were charged with misconduct following their reaction after a 2-0 defeat at Everton last month.
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Football
Soccer-Girona want 'historic' home win over Barcelona
(Reuters) - Barcelona will be favourites when they visit Girona on Saturday but the hosts are ready to seize a historic opportunity to beat them in front of their own fans, Girona manager Michel said on Friday.
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Football
Soccer-Dortmund can rest players against Augsburg after PSG win, says Terzic
(Reuters) - Borussia Dortmund can rotate their side for this weekend's game with Augsburg after their win over Paris St Germain in midweek secured Germany a fifth place in next season's Champions League, manager Edin Terzic said on Friday.
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Football
Soccer-PSV await coronation as Dutch champions
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - PSV Eindhoven are in an unassailable position at the top of the Dutch league table and should confirm their first title since 2018 on Sunday.
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Nation
Govt to announce news on housing issue involving five estates in Bestari Jaya soon, says Nga
TELUK INTAN: The housing problem that has plagued 245 families, involving five estates, in Bestari Jaya (formerly Batang Berjuntai) in Hulu Selangor for decades will be resolved in the near future.
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Football
Soccer-Top-four chasing Atletico need to improve, says Simeone
(Reuters) - Atletico Madrid need to step up in order to secure Champions League qualification, manager Diego Simeone said on the eve of Saturday's LaLiga trip to Mallorca.
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AseanPlus News
Asean news headlines as at 9pm on Friday (May 3)
News highlights from the Asean Plus section on Friday (May 3)
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Football
Soccer-Arsenal better prepared for title tussle this season, says Arteta
(Reuters) - Arsenal have to earn the right to win as they look to capture a first Premier League trophy in 20 years and are much better equipped to deal with the pressure of the title race this season, manager Mikel Arteta said on Friday.
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Nation
Allegations of excessive debts against Khairul are false, says Azmin
HULU SELANGOR: Allegations that Perikatan Nasional candidate Khairul Azhari Saut is entangled with exorbitant debts from loan sharks are false, says Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali.
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Football
Soccer-Man City must make experience count, says Guardiola
(Reuters) - Manchester City must prove their experience in the remaining four games to beat Arsenal in the closest Premier League title race for years, manager Pep Guardiola said on Friday.
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Football
Soccer-Dortmund veteran Reus to leave club at end of season
BERLIN (Reuters) - Borussia Dortmund's attacking midfielder Marco Reus will leave the club at the end of the season after they came to a mutual agreement not to extend his contract, he said on Friday.
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Singapore
S'pore law firm Shook Lin & Bok hit by cyber attack; allegedly paid S$1.89mil in bitcoin as ransom
SINGAPORE: Singapore law firm Shook Lin & Bok was hit by a ransomware attack in April, and the incident is now under investigation by the local authorities.