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Over 120 dead in Dominican Republic nightclub disaster

Over 120 dead in Dominican Republic nightclub disaster

Rescue workers raced Wednesday to find any remaining survivors under the rubble of a Dominican Republic nightclub, a day after the roof collapsed, killing at least 124 people in the country's worst disaster in two decades.

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Delta to trim capacity in light of weakening travel demand

Delta to trim capacity in light of weakening travel demand

Delta Air Lines withdrew its full-year profit forecast Wednesday and shelved some planned capacity hikes, pointing to a weakening demand outlook amid recession worries and worsening trade wars.

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Pressure builds on Afghans fearing arrest in Pakistan

Pressure builds on Afghans fearing arrest in Pakistan

Convoys of Afghans pressured to leave Pakistan are driving to the border, fearing the "humiliation" of arrest, as the government's crackdown on migrants sees widespread public support.

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From Freddy Kruegers to Peaky Blinders: a look at Ecuador's drug gangs

From Freddy Kruegers to Peaky Blinders: a look at Ecuador's drug gangs

Ecuadorans go to the polls on Sunday under the shadow of surging drug violence and a troubling explosion in the number of local gangs and mafias.

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Postecoglou says 'general sentiment' points to Spurs exit

Postecoglou says 'general sentiment' points to Spurs exit

Ange Postecoglou says even the "good stuff" Tottenham do is turned into a negative, acknowledging the "general sentiment" is that he will not be in charge next season.

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French group gets death threats over renaming of 'Negresse' district

French group gets death threats over renaming of 'Negresse' district

A French association behind a campaign to force officials in the resort city of Biarritz to rename the city's La Negresse historic district has received death threats and turned to police, the group said Wednesday.

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Beijing rejects Ukraine claim 'many' Chinese fighting for Russia

Beijing rejects Ukraine claim 'many' Chinese fighting for Russia

China on Wednesday rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's claim that many Chinese citizens were fighting for Russia, calling it "absolutely groundless".

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Germany 'back on track' says Merz, unveiling new coalition

Germany 'back on track' says Merz, unveiling new coalition

Germany's next leader, the conservative Friedrich Merz, vowed Wednesday to "move the country forward again" by boosting the economy and defence as he presented a deal to launch his coalition government by early next month.

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France struggles to find new home for two orcas after park closes

France struggles to find new home for two orcas after park closes

France is struggling to find a new home for an orca mother and her son after a marine park on the French Riviera closed down over a law banning shows featuring marine mammals.

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Alcaraz recovers from sluggish start to move into Monte Carlo last 16

Alcaraz recovers from sluggish start to move into Monte Carlo last 16

Carlos Alcaraz picked up his first ever win at the Monte Carlo Masters when he came from a set down to win his second round match against Francisco Cerundolo 3-6, 6-0, 6-1.

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