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India deploys police, restricts transport ahead of major protest

India deploys police, restricts transport ahead of major protest

Brazil prosecutors sue Shell for $108 mn over deadly 2024 floods

Brazil prosecutors sue Shell for $108 mn over deadly 2024 floods

Three Mexicans convicted in murders of Australian, US surfers

Three Mexicans convicted in murders of Australian, US surfers

Major earthquake destroys buildings, roads in Panama

Major earthquake destroys buildings, roads in Panama

Powerful waves lash California coast as storm threatens more damage

Powerful waves lash California coast as storm threatens more damage

Anthropic AI model sent fake murder tip to Philadelphia police

Anthropic AI model sent fake murder tip to Philadelphia police

Trump hails Russia deal to release diesel as midterms loom

Trump hails Russia deal to release diesel as midterms loom

7.7-magnitude quake rocks Panama, triggers tsunami warning

7.7-magnitude quake rocks Panama, triggers tsunami warning

Lyon blow chance to go top after loss at Lens

Lyon blow chance to go top after loss at Lens

Prince Harry booed at English rugby match

Prince Harry booed at English rugby match

Stocks rise as Trump says Russia to release diesel to world markets

Stocks rise as Trump says Russia to release diesel to world markets

Kiplimo and Feysa seek repeat Chicago Marathon wins

Kiplimo and Feysa seek repeat Chicago Marathon wins

Wildfire smoke shuts schools in Amazon's biggest city

Wildfire smoke shuts schools in Amazon's biggest city

Fuellkrug halts Dortmund after late goal flurry

Fuellkrug halts Dortmund after late goal flurry
Heavy casualties in Ukraine after Russian strikes

Heavy casualties in Ukraine after Russian strikes

At least 20 people were killed in Russian strikes across Ukraine on Wednesday, including 14 when a missile slammed into an apartment block in the north of the country as they slept.

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IMF preparing El Nino assistance, concerned about AI bubble burst: chief to AFP

IMF preparing El Nino assistance, concerned about AI bubble burst: chief to AFP

The International Monetary Fund is preparing to offer support to countries exposed to the effects of El Nino, the organisation's director Kristalina Georgieva told AFP on Wednesday, expressing concern about food security.

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French wine harvest set to hit historic low

French wine harvest set to hit historic low

With its wine industry hit by a swathe of summer heatwaves, France is set to see this year's harvest hit a historic low.

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West must embrace 'national power' or face decline: Rubio

West must embrace 'national power' or face decline: Rubio

The western world must embrace "national power" and technological innovation or risk sliding into decline, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio was set to warn on Wednesday during a visit to Greece.

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Kyiv 'cannot agree' to EU membership limiting food exports: minister

Kyiv 'cannot agree' to EU membership limiting food exports: minister

Ukraine's agriculture minister on Wednesday said his country would not agree to EU membership if that would entail permanent restrictions on farm subsidies and exports of agricultural products.

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Shell refining margins reach record highs as wars hit supply

Shell refining margins reach record highs as wars hit supply

British energy giant Shell said Wednesday that its refining margins surged 75 percent in the third quarter compared with the second, as the Middle East and Ukraine wars hit supplies.

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Arteta targets more Arsenal glory after signing new deal until 2030

Arteta targets more Arsenal glory after signing new deal until 2030

Mikel Arteta vowed "this is only the beginning of what we can achieve together" after signing a new contract with Premier League champions Arsenal until 2030.

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Former Spain, Barca winger Pedro retires from football

Former Spain, Barca winger Pedro retires from football

Spanish World Cup winner and former Barcelona winger Pedro Rodriguez retired from football on Wednesday at the age of 39.

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Russell hit with Singapore grid penalty for taking new power unit

Russell hit with Singapore grid penalty for taking new power unit

George Russell's hopes of winning the 2026 world championship hit another road bump on Wednesday when it was announced that because of an engine penalty he would have to start from the back of the grid in this weekend's Singapore Grand Prix.

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Arteta signs new Arsenal deal until 2030

Arteta signs new Arsenal deal until 2030

Mikel Arteta has signed a new contract with Premier League champions Arsenal that will keep him at the Emirates until 2030, the club announced on Wednesday.

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England's Nations League surge helps heal World Cup wounds England's Nations League surge helps heal World Cup wounds
As sector struggles, Porsche puts luxury ahead of volume As sector struggles, Porsche puts luxury ahead of volume
Mayor of opposition stronghold Izmir defects to Erdogan party Mayor of opposition stronghold Izmir defects to Erdogan party
'It's personal': Fiji minister pushes better climate finance at pre-COP 'It's personal': Fiji minister pushes better climate finance at pre-COP
Mertens beats Gauff to set up Swiatek clash at China Open Mertens beats Gauff to set up Swiatek clash at China Open
Russia glosses over dark Soviet past in reinvented museum Russia glosses over dark Soviet past in reinvented museum
Benin full of pride at role in Messi's last dance Benin full of pride at role in Messi's last dance
UK tax body opened probe into Man City in 2018: FT UK tax body opened probe into Man City in 2018: FT
France suspends stun grenade use at student protests ahead of PM speech France suspends stun grenade use at student protests ahead of PM speech
Yemen's Houthis claim new attacks on Saudi airports as conflict deepens Yemen's Houthis claim new attacks on Saudi airports as conflict deepens
Indonesian court hears 'negligence' complaint against state over fires, haze Indonesian court hears 'negligence' complaint against state over fires, haze
Germany factory production at highest level for 18 months Germany factory production at highest level for 18 months
Rubio in Greece to urge against Western civilisation 'decline' Rubio in Greece to urge against Western civilisation 'decline'
Thailand floods death toll rises to 60 since mid-September Thailand floods death toll rises to 60 since mid-September
Micron workers at Taiwan plant vote in favour of strike Micron workers at Taiwan plant vote in favour of strike
US pushes Russia for information on plague reports US pushes Russia for information on plague reports
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Myanmar leader lands in Malaysia for migrant return talks Myanmar leader lands in Malaysia for migrant return talks