Sweden arrests teen after triple killing
Swedish police have arrested a teen suspect after three youths aged from 15 to 20 were killed in a shooting at a hair salon, authorities said Wednesday, amid rising concern over gang violence in the Scandinavian nation.
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Pakistan says India planning strike after deadly Kashmir attack
Pakistan said on Wednesday it had "credible intelligence" that India was planning an imminent military strike and vowed to retaliate, as worries of spiralling conflict grew over a deadly attack in Kashmir.
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Cardinals lay groundwork for conclave, hope for quick vote
A week before the conclave to choose a new pope opens, preparatory talks intensified Wednesday as cardinals sounded out potential candidates -- with many hoping the election will be quick.
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More automakers drop earnings guidance over tariffs
Germany's Mercedes-Benz and US-European group Stellantis, whose brands include Jeep, Peugeot and Fiat, joined other automakers Wednesday in suspending their annual financial guidance because of uncertainty over US tariffs.
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William and Kate release romantic image on low-key anniversary
Prince William and his wife Catherine marked their 14th anniversary by releasing a romantic photograph of themselves on the Scottish island of Mull, as the princess continues her cancer recovery.
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Israel says strikes Syria to shield Druze as clashes spread
Israel struck Syria on Wednesday in what it called a "warning" against attacks on the Druze minority, in a military intervention that came as sectarian clashes spread near Damascus, killing 13 people.
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Champions Cup format 'not perfect' says EPCR boss
The chief executive of European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR), Jacques Raynaud, has told AFP that while the current format of the Champions Cup "is not perfect", it is still "very good".
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Iran hangs man as Israeli spy after 'unfair' trial: activists
Iran on Wednesday executed a man convicted of espionage for Israel and involvement in the killing of a Revolutionary Guard but activists said he was sentenced to death after an unfair trial and a confession obtained by torture.
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Stock markets mostly rise ahead of US economic data, tech earnings
Stock markets mostly rose Wednesday ahead of key US economic and earnings reports that could offer fresh insights into the health of the world's largest economy amid Donald Trump's tariffs.
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German growth better than expected but tariff turmoil looms
Germany's struggling economy grew faster than expected at the start of the year, data showed Wednesday, in a boost for the incoming government of conservative Friedrich Merz even as US tariffs threaten to derail the nascent recovery.
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