European stocks climb as inflation takes centre stage
European stock markets rose Wednesday as traders focused on inflation data in Britain and the United States.
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Teenager Mensik sends sixth seed Ruud crashing out of Australian Open
Three-time Grand Slam finalist Casper Ruud was sent tumbling out of the Australian Open in the second round by fast-rising Czech teenager Jakub Mensik on Wednesday, the highest men's seed to fall.
Read moreFire-hit LA faces new peril as dangerous gusts forecast
Powerful winds forecast for Wednesday threatened to whip up massive fires still burning around Los Angeles, possibly worsening an inferno that has killed at least 25 people.
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Russia strikes Ukraine energy sites in 'massive' barrage
Russia launched dozens of missiles and drones at the Ukrainian energy sector, Kyiv said Wednesday, ramping up a months-long bombing campaign at a precarious moment of the war for Ukraine.
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Dyche says Everton exit came at 'the right time'
Sean Dyche said Wednesday he had left Everton at "the right time" after managing the club during "one of its toughest periods in its history".
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Australia mulls 'all options' after citizen reported killed by Russian forces
Australia said Wednesday that "all options are open" in its response to the reported killing of one of its citizens after his capture by Russian forces in Ukraine.
Read moreDjokovic creates slice of history as Zheng stunned in Melbourne
Novak Djokovic created a slice of Grand Slam history on his way into the Australian Open third round on Wednesday but last year's women's finalist Zheng Qinwen was knocked out in the biggest shock so far.
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Gauff overcomes wobble to roll into Australian Open last 32
Coco Gauff extended her unbeaten start to the year on Wednesday but had to survive a second-set wobble in a 6-3, 7-5 win over Jodie Burrage at the Australian Open.
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BP nears deals for oil fields, curbs on gas flaring in Iraq
Iraq and British oil giant BP are set to finalise a deal by early February to develop four oil fields in Kirkuk and curb gas flaring, Iraqi authorities announced Wednesday.
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Mozambique inaugurates new president after deadly post-election unrest
Mozambique's new president Daniel Chapo took the oath of office Wednesday in front of a heavily guarded audience of dignitaries in the capital Maputo following weeks of violent demonstrations over the fiercely disputed election results.
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