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KANSAS CITY: Lionel ‌Messi equalled ​the ​men’s World Cup ⁠all-time ​scoring record ​with a hat-trick ​in ​Argentina’s opener against ‌Algeria ⁠on Tuesday, matching former ​Germany ​striker ⁠Miroslav ​Klose’s tally ​of ⁠16 goals.

New Zealand have recalled Henry Nicholls to bat at number three following Kane Williamson’s retirement ​from international cricket, captain Tom Latham said ‌on Tuesday a day before the start of the second test against England at the Oval. Williamson departed ​as New Zealand’s most prolific run-scorer ​at the age of 35, having accumulated ⁠more than 19,000 international runs and anchoring the ​team through its most successful era across all ​formats. “It’s a really exciting opportunity for him to come back into the side in a role, at three, ​that he’s been doing for Canterbury at ​home,” Latham told reporters. “I…

FOXBOROUGH: Norway’s prolific striker Erling Haaland bagged two goals in his maiden World Cup appearance ​on Tuesday to guide his team to an opening 4-1 Group I victory over Iraq, and put down a ‌marker for the tournament. The 25-year-old, one of the most exciting forwards in world football, was in the spotlight long before the match, and he lived up to his big-name billing on his debut on the biggest of stages, as Norway returned to the World Cup after a 28-year absence. After a cautious start, Haaland, who scored ​16 times in eight qualifying games, double the tally…

Nearly three years after its launch as a rival to X, formerly Twitter, Threads has reached 500 million monthly active users, Meta announced on Tuesday. According to TechCrunch, The Meta-owned social media platform also introduced a range of new features, including “Your Algo”, a tool that allows users to control the content displayed in their feeds. The feature builds on the “Dear Algo” tool launched in February, which allowed users to influence recommendations through public posts. With “Your Algo”, users can privately indicate whether they wish to see more or less content on specific topics without publishing a public message. Users…

Florida’s attorney general sued TikTok ​on Monday over claims it is violating the state’s law barring social media platforms from allowing children under age 14 ‌to create accounts. In the lawsuit, filed in state court in St. Lucie County, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, a Republican, accuses TikTok of violating the law by allowing underage users to access the platform and misrepresenting the amount of violent or sexual content young users can be exposed to. “TikTok knowingly deceives parents and allows children to ​be exposed to harmful and inappropriate content in direct violation of Florida law,” Uthmeier said in a…

Android smartphones come equipped with multiple security protections, but cyber threats continue to evolve, leaving users vulnerable to malware, spyware, and other malicious software. Technology experts warn that while Android devices are generally secure, users should remain alert to signs that their phone may have been compromised. Malware infections can not only affect a device’s performance but may also put personal data, passwords, and financial information at risk. Here are four key warning signs that could indicate your Android phone has been infected with a virus. 1. Unusual Phone Behavior One of the most common indicators of malware is unexpected…

Meta has unveiled a new artificial intelligence-powered search experience on Facebook, introducing an “AI Mode” that allows users to receive direct answers generated from public content shared across the social media platform. The feature, announced on Monday, is designed to change how people search for information on Facebook by using Meta’s AI assistant to summarize discussions from public posts, Groups, and Reels. Instead of browsing through traditional search results, users can ask questions in natural language and receive AI-generated responses based on conversations taking place across Facebook. How Facebook’s AI mode works According to Meta, AI Mode gathers information from…

BEIJING: Emerging markets suffer from inadequate representation at the United Nations, its authority ​increasingly challenged by escalating political and economic ‌disputes worldwide, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Wednesday. The comments came in a rare press briefing in Beijing ​for the issue of a white paper offering ​proposals to ensure global governance is more just ⁠and equitable. “Countries, whether large or small, strong or ​weak, developed or developing, are equal members of ​the international community,” Wang said, calling for more voices to be heard from the Global South. New challenges in quick succession bring ​intertwining global crises, Wang said, adding, “The…

A white paper released on Wednesday by the State Council Information Office highlighted China’s role in actively advancing efforts for building a more just and equitable global governance system. As a responsible major country, China champions the building of a community with a shared future for humanity and takes the lead in practicing true multilateralism, according to the white paper, titled “More Just and Equitable Global Governance: China’s Principles, Proposals and Actions.” As a major country with the best peace and security record, China has enshrined in its Constitution a commitment to peaceful development, the white paper noted. China champions…

Chinese Vice Premier Liu Guozhong on Tuesday addressed the High-Level Meeting of African Heads of State and Government and Partners on the Ebola Disease Outbreak via video link. Liu, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that the vision of building a community with a shared future for humanity and a global community of health for all has charted the course for international cooperation in fighting the pandemic. Noting that China and Africa have always been a community with a shared future, Liu said China has provided emergency humanitarian assistance to…