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Kremlin says UK preventing peace by giving missile info to Ukraine

Oil falls ahead of US plan for economic war on Iran

Springboks change half-backs for second All Blacks Test

Millions of Teslas recalled in China over door handle safety

Jurel hits 95 not out as India reach 475-8 at tea in Sri Lanka Test

IUX Launches New Education Webinar Series to Support Traders’ Financial Literacy

Ingebrigtsen buoyed by fourth in Diamond League comeback

Dutch say won't participate in 'no longer' neutral Eurovision

Kenyans get creative to join manga cosplay craze

Kenyan farmers turn to bugs as organic demand grows

Pant, Jurel half-centuries take India past 400 in Sri Lanka Test

'His feet are his pillars': Nepal para swimmer gives all for Asian glory

Migrants, rescue ships face threats, harassment at sea: aid group

New Zealand moves to ban social media for under-16s

Stocks higher with eyes on earnings, US tariff deadline

Stock markets edged higher Wednesday as traders assessed the latest corporate earnings and awaited President Donald Trump's next wave of tariffs.

Vonn appoints Svindal as coach ahead of 2026 Olympics

Comeback queen Lindsey Vonn has appointed former Norwegian ski star Aksel Lund Svindal as coach to help her prepare for the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Backlash after 'interview' with AI avatar of US school shooting victim

Independent journalist Jim Acosta faced a torrent of online criticism Wednesday after he posted an "interview" conducted with an AI avatar of a US school shooting victim.

Darth Vader's lightsaber could cost you an arm and a leg

Darth Vader's lightsaber, used to chop off Luke Skywalker's hand in Star Wars classic "The Empire Strikes Back", went on display in London on Wednesday, ahead of its US sale next month.

Swiss president to meet Rubio as surprise tariff hike looms

Switzerland's president met with her country's business representatives Wednesday in Washington -- ahead of scheduled talks with the US secretary of state -- in a last-minute visit as she scrambles to avoid a surprise tariff hike.

Israel orders army to execute govt decisions on Gaza

Israel's military will have to execute any government decisions on Gaza, the defence minister said Wednesday after reported disagreements over the prospect of a full occupation of the Palestinian territory.

Berlin wary as Berlusconi group closer to German media takeover

An Italian media group majority-owned by late leader Silvio Berlusconi's family moved closer to taking over a German broadcasting giant Wednesday, sparking warnings from Berlin that its journalistic independence must be maintained.

Italy approves plans for world's longest suspension bridge

Italy's government on Wednesday approved a controversial 13.5-billion-euro ($15.6-billion) project to build what would be the world's longest suspension bridge connecting the island of Sicily to the mainland.

Arsenal have 'belief' to end trophy drought, says Arteta

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said the Gunners believe this season will be different as they aim to get over a series of near misses at winning silverware.

Putin decree allows Russia to increase greenhouse gas emissions

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday signed a decree that would allow Russia to increase its greenhouse gas emissions by a fifth by 2035 compared with 2021 levels.

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