Saudi Arabia’s football body has ended the contract of national coach Roberto Mancini after 14 months due to poor results, terminating the deal signed until 2027. The decision comes as the oil-rich Saudis prioritize building a strong national team, having spent heavily on players and aiming to host the 2034 World Cup. Mancini, who led Italy to Euro 2020 victory, managed seven wins, six defeats, and five draws with the Green Falcons before his departure, with former coach Herve Renard being considered for a potential return.
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Tech-fueled misinformation distorts Iran-Israel fighting
AI deepfakes and manipulated content are distorting the narrative around the Israel-Iran conflict, especially following recent military actions. Experts warn of a surge in misinformation fueled by advanced AI tools and weakened content moderation on social media platforms, highlighting the urgent need for improved detection and media literacy. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Some bad pictures and videos are pretending to show real fighting between Israel and Iran, but they are made by...
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