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AI and iPhones likely stars of Apple event
AI and iPhones likely stars of Apple event
by  AFP

Apple is set to unveil its iPhone 17 lineup on Tuesday, with enhanced artificial intelligence features expected to take center stage. Apple introduced its "Apple Intelligence" AI features late last year, but the features underwhelmed users -- particularly the long-awaited improvements to its Siri voice assistant, which remained disappointingly basic.

Merz to open Munich motor show as engine row threatens to combust
Merz to open Munich motor show as engine row threatens to combust
by  AFP

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will open the IAA motor show in Munich on Tuesday as debate rages over the EU's target to phase out combustion-engine vehicle sales within a decade. While major automakers are working to build up their EV models, many also want to keep selling combustion-engine cars beyond the EU's current 2035 deadline.

London arms show opens under Israel cloud
London arms show opens under Israel cloud
by  AFP

A major arms fair opens Tuesday in London without the presence of Israeli government officials due to worsening diplomatic relations between Britain and Israel over the Gaza conflict.

Murdoch family settles dispute on control of media assets
Murdoch family settles dispute on control of media assets
by  AFP

Rupert Murdoch's children have reached a settlement in the legal dispute over control of the right-wing media mogul's companies, News Corp and Fox Corp announced Monday. The agreement establishes LGC Holdco, which will own all shares of News Corp and Fox Corp previously held by the original family trust.