Conference League glory would prove Chelsea are back: Maresca
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca claims winning the UEFA Conference League would prove that his side must be taken seriously as trophy contenders.
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Sheinbaum says Mexico will defend free trade deal with US, Canada
Mexico will fight to keep its free trade agreement with the United States and Canada in the face of President Donald Trump's trade war, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Wednesday.
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UN experts warn of 'annihilation' in Gaza amid Israeli strikes
UN experts demanded action on Wednesday to avert the "annihilation" of Palestinians in Gaza, as rescuers said Israeli strikes across the territory killed dozens of people.
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China's Xi lands in Moscow to beef up 'no limits' Putin partnership
Chinese President Xi Jinping landed in Moscow on Wednesday for a key three-day visit including a grand Victory Day parade and a show of support for Vladimir Putin.
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Finnish fighter jet crashes in Arctic town, pilot ejected
A Finnish F/A-18 Hornet fighter jet crashed Wednesday near the Rovaniemi airport in Finland's Arctic north, but the pilot was rescued after ejecting, the armed forces said.
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India captain Rohit Sharma announces retirement from Test cricket
India captain Rohit Sharma on Wednesday announced his retirement from Test cricket ahead of the team's tour of England starting next month, but will continue to play the shorter 50-over format.
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South African sprinter Simbine shrugs off 'nearly man' tag
In-form South African sprinter Akani Simbine insists he is no "nearly man" despite missing a podium finish in the men's 100m at the last three Olympics by a combined total of just eight-hundredths of second.
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Cardinals pray as conclave rituals begin
Red-robed cardinals assembled in the Vatican on Wednesday to pray, shortly before being locked in to elect a new pope to lead the world's 1.4 billion Catholics.
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Disney announces new theme park in Abu Dhabi
The Walt Disney Company announced plans Wednesday for a new theme park in the United Arab Emirates, highlighting the country's growing prominence as a global financial and entertainment hub.
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US, Chinese stocks up before trade talks, Fed move
US and Chinese stocks rose on Wednesday, along with the dollar, as investors eyed weekend US-China trade talks and an imminent Federal reserve interest-rate decision.
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