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IOC provisionally recognises World Boxing as federation for Olympics

IOC provisionally recognises World Boxing as federation for Olympics

The International Olympic Committee on Wednesday provisionally recognised the recently created World Boxing as the body to oversee the sport at future Games.

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Zelensky eyes Trump meeting Friday, Russia launches deadly strikes

Zelensky eyes Trump meeting Friday, Russia launches deadly strikes

President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday he hopes to visit Washington this week to meet Donald Trump and discuss future US support for Ukraine and a minerals deal that had inflamed tensions between the leaders over recent weeks.

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EU vows to slash red tape but stick to climate goals

EU vows to slash red tape but stick to climate goals

The EU on Wednesday proposed paring back its environmental rules to give businesses breathing room faced with US and Chinese competition -- while still vowing to decarbonise Europe's economy.

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France court orders retrial of Chilean over alleged murder of ex-girlfriend

France court orders retrial of Chilean over alleged murder of ex-girlfriend

France's top court on Wednesday ordered a retrial of a Chilean accused of killing his Japanese ex-girlfriend in the eastern city of Besancon in 2016, ruling that investigators had withheld evidence from his defence team.

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French paedophile surgeon's wife knew and 'did nothing', his brother tells court

French paedophile surgeon's wife knew and 'did nothing', his brother tells court

The then wife of the French former surgeon on trial for allegedly assaulting or raping 299 patients was aware of his actions but "did nothing", the doctor's brother told the court Wednesday.

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Afghans hope for cricket glory despite boycott calls

Afghans hope for cricket glory despite boycott calls

Afghans painted in red, green and black cheered from the sidelines of the Champions Trophy cricket in Lahore and from in front of their televisions in Kabul on Wednesday, brushing aside calls for England to boycott the match.

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Dreadlocks and downward dogs: Oslo's new bishop takes unorthodox approach

Dreadlocks and downward dogs: Oslo's new bishop takes unorthodox approach

The day before she was ordained the Bishop of Oslo in the presence of Norway's king, Sunniva Gylver stretched out barefoot in front of the altar, leading a service that combined liturgy and yoga exercises.

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Ten Hag says modern footballers struggle with criticism

Ten Hag says modern footballers struggle with criticism

Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says modern footballers find it tough to deal with criticism and that his generation had "much thicker skin".

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Zadran's 177 fires Afghanistan to 325-7 in key England clash

Zadran's 177 fires Afghanistan to 325-7 in key England clash

Opener Ibrahim Zadran struck a Champions Trophy record of 177 to lift Afghanistan from an early wobble to 325-7 against England in a group match in Lahore on Wednesday.

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Indonesia agrees deal with Apple that could end iPhone sales ban

Indonesia agrees deal with Apple that could end iPhone sales ban

Indonesia has struck a deal with Apple for the tech giant to invest in the country, its industry minister and the company said Wednesday, in a move that could end a ban on iPhone 16 sales in Southeast Asia's biggest economy.

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