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UK's Starmer mulling 'political realities': senior minister
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England's Stokes and Atkinson withdrawn from county games ahead of 3rd Test
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France presses ahead with music festivals despite extreme heat
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Ukrainian strikes on Russian-annexed Crimea kill 4, pause fuel sales
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Springboks recall 'outstanding' Papier for Nations Championship
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US, Iran set for talks as Lebanon conflict threatens deal
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Bezzecchi out of Czech MotoGP after slapping steward
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Spain target convincing win to dispel World Cup doubts
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FIFA draws criticism as Infantino clocks up air miles at World Cup
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Curacao keeper Room jokes he deserves statue after World Cup heroics
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Japan stroll to victory over Tunisia in World Cup's 1,000th game
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Pakistan's mango exports shrink as Middle East war impacts linger
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Trump blames 'terrible vandals' for Washington pool renovation woes
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Iran World Cup travel restrictions to be eased, says coach
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Man charged over suspected anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh
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Room heroics earn Curacao World Cup point against Ecuador
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Britain's King Charles to reveal personal tax bill: reports
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New mindset, prior win give Clark confidence at US Open
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Fly-half Love ready for All Blacks start after Super Rugby heroics
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Scheffler eager to seize the moment as career slam beckons
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Saudis seek to repeat Argentina World Cup 'miracle' against Spain
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Clark leads by six at US Open as Scheffler charges
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Nagelsmann says Germany has higher ambitions than advancing to knockout stage
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Los Angeles under state of emergency due to warehouse fire
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US and Iran set for new talks after delay and deadly strikes
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'Fired up' Spain ready to hit back, says De la Fuente
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Germany into World Cup last 32 after late comeback, Dutch thrash Sweden
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Germany come from behind to beat Ivory Coast and reach World Cup last 32
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Albanian protests against Trump-linked resort swell
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Clark clings to US Open lead as Scheffler charges
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Burn dons cowboy boots as England unwind at World Cup
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Miotti kicks Montpellier past Stade Francais into Top 14 final
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France's Saliba says playing through the pain at World Cup
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Iran says Hormuz closed as US-Iran deal falters over Lebanon
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Counter-terror cops probe suspected anti-Muslim 'attacks' in Edinburgh
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Bagnaia scorches to Czech MotoGP sprint victory, Bezzecchi suspended
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Clark begins with bogey as McIlroy charges at US Open
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Bolivia declares state of emergency, deploys military to quell protests
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Specter of military escalation hangs over Colombia vote
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Heavy metal: French town hosts medieval combat cage fights
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Jamieson strikes as New Zealand eye series-levelling win despite Root heroics
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Dutch swat Sweden as Germany, Ivory Coast eye World Cup knockout rounds
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Netherlands thump Sweden in Houston to get World Cup liftoff
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Scheffler opens with bogeys while McIlroy pars at windy US Open
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Jamieson strikes as New Zealand eye series-levelling win against England
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Brazil turn corner but tougher World Cup tests await
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Ronaldinho coming out of retirement to join Italian 3rd division side
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Cerundolo sees off Nakashima to set up Queen's final with Paul
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Real Madrid say no contact with Bayern's Olise
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Fritz takes down Zverev again to reach Halle final
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French prosecutors said Wednesday that they had searched the headquarters of President Emmanuel Macron's Renaissance party in their investigation into the use of consulting firms by the government since 2017.
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Caution reigned on stock markets on Wednesday ahead of an expected interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve as inflation remains at decade-high levels despite moderate slowdowns.
EU vows investment in push to boost SE Asia ties
The EU vowed billions of dollars of investment in southeast Asia Wednesday, as leaders looked to bolster ties at a summit in the face of the Ukraine war and challenges from China.
Microsoft seeks to bring internet to millions in Africa by satellite
Microsoft announced plans Wednesday to bring internet access via satellite to 10 million people, half of them in Africa, as part of efforts to bridge a digital divide with the developing world.
Stocks diverge before expected US rate hike
Global stock markets diverged Wednesday, with Asia rising and Europe falling before an expected interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve, with inflation around the highest levels in decades despite moderate slowdowns.
UK inflation slows, remains close to 11 percent
British inflation slowed more than expected in November but remained near the highest level in more than 40 years, official data showed Wednesday, as a cost-of-living crisis sparks fresh UK strikes.
Zara owner's profits rise despite inflation
Zara owner Inditex reported Wednesday a jump in profits in the third quarter of its fiscal year despite soaring inflation and the war in Ukraine impacting business costs.
UK inflation slows but remains elevated
British inflation slowed in November but sat near the highest level in more than 40 years, data showed Wednesday, as a cost-of-living crisis sparks fresh strikes.
Fear persists 10 years after Delhi gang rape and murder
Ten years ago the brutal gang rape and murder of a young woman on a Delhi bus horrified the world and shone a spotlight on high rates of sexual violence in India.
Polish fish farm fights 'myth of Russian caviar'
With Moscow blacklisted since it invaded Ukraine, Europe's main producer of caviar wants to put an end, once and for all, to the delicacy's traditional association with Russia.
Asian markets extend US rally after inflation boost, eyes on Fed
Asian markets rose Wednesday and the dollar struggled to recover as investors welcomed softer-than-expected US inflation data that could allow the Federal Reserve to slow down its pace of interest rate hikes.
US Fed expected to slow pace of rate hikes as inflation eases
US central bankers open the second day of a key policy meeting Wednesday, with mounting anticipation of a smaller hike to its benchmark lending rate as inflation showed signs of easing.
Vietnam factory workers laid off as West cuts imports
Phan Thi Nhieu has spent a decade assembling shoes for worldwide brands such as Timberland and K-Swiss, but she is now among tens of thousands of Vietnamese factory workers laid off as Western consumers cut spending.
Confidence falls among Japan's major manufacturers
Business confidence fell slightly among Japan's largest manufacturers for the fourth straight quarter, a closely watched Bank of Japan survey showed Wednesday.
Growth downgrade for China 'very likely' on Covid surge: IMF chief
A lower growth forecast is "very likely" for China this year and next, with easing Covid-19 restrictions bringing a surge in infections and temporary difficulties, IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva told AFP Tuesday.
In Peru, outside Castillo's prison supporters vow fight to the end
Tearfully, an emotional Ana Karina Ramos vows to stay "as long as is necessary" in front of the prison where Peru's former president Pedro Castillo is being held after attempting to dissolve parliament and rule by decree.
Amnesty lashes Morocco, Spain over Melilla migrant 'carnage'
Amnesty International on Tuesday blasted as "carnage" the deaths of dozens of migrants trying to cross into Spain's North African enclave Melilla, accusing Rabat and Madrid of seeking to cover up what happened.
US charges crypto tycoon Bankman-Fried with 'massive' fraud
US prosecutors slapped disgraced cryptocurrency tycoon Sam Bankman-Fried with multiple criminal charges on Tuesday for massive fraud as he built his FTX crypto empire.
India's Paytm to buy back shares after 75% stock rout
Indian mobile payments giant Paytm will launch a share buyback, it said Tuesday, offering investors little more than a third of what they paid just over a year ago in the country's then-biggest IPO.
French comics world torn over author accused of promoting incest
Debate raged in France Tuesday over whether a star graphic novelist should be feted at a top comics festival despite work accused of evoking paedophilia and incest.
Fed opens meeting with smaller rate hike in the cards
US central bankers started a two-day policy meeting Tuesday, with all eyes searching for clear signs that decades-high inflation in the world's biggest economy is definitively slowing.
Stocks surge, dollar drops as US inflation cools
Stocks surged while the dollar dropped Tuesday as US inflation slowed more than expected, opening the way for the Federal Reserve to reduce the tempo of interest rate hikes.
US inflation slows in November in smallest spike in year
US consumer inflation eased in November, according to government data released Tuesday, bringing some relief to policymakers with the smallest annual increase over the past year.
BoE to test 'shadow banking' after markets chaos
The Bank of England will test so-called shadow banking institutions such as pension funds, that played a key role in recent UK bond market chaos, it said Tuesday.
Stocks climb before US inflation data
Stock markets mostly climbed Tuesday before the release of key US inflation data later in the session.
United Airlines announces huge Boeing 787 order
Betting on robust demand for international travel, United Airlines on Tuesday unveiled an order of 100 new Boeing 787 Dreamliners with options for an additional 100 jets.
French left-wing MP's future in doubt after domestic violence conviction
A prominent young leader of France's hard-left France Unbowed party was handed a suspended four-month prison sentence Tuesday after admitting to slapping his wife, a conviction that jeopardises his chances of returning to the political front-lines.
Markets mixed ahead of inflation, Fed decision
Markets were mixed Tuesday as nervous investors sat tight ahead of key US inflation data and a Federal Reserve policy decision but fresh pledges by China to open up from zero-Covid offered support.
Asian markets mixed ahead of inflation, Fed decision
Asian markets were mixed Tuesday as nervous investors sat tight ahead of key US inflation data and a Federal Reserve policy decision but fresh pledges by China to open up from zero-Covid offered support.
US set to announce nuclear fusion breakthrough
The US Department of Energy is expected to announce Tuesday that its researchers have achieved a "major scientific breakthrough" regarding nuclear fusion, a technology seen as a possible revolutionary alternative power source.
Biden to sign same-sex marriage protections into law
President Joe Biden will on Tuesday sign into law a bill granting federal protections to same-sex marriage -- gathering thousands of guests at the White House to celebrate the legislative milestone.
Asian markets extend US rally ahead of inflation, Fed decision
Asian markets mostly rose Tuesday, with nervous investors sitting tight ahead of key US inflation data and a Federal Reserve policy decision but fresh pledges by China to open up from zero-Covid offering support.