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Biden hails 'good day for democracy' as Republican wave flounders

Biden hails 'good day for democracy' as Republican wave flounders

US President Joe Biden on Wednesday hailed a "good day for democracy" after a surprisingly strong performance in midterm elections with Republicans inching toward a slim majority in only one chamber of Congress.

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For Biden foreign policy, election an irritant but not impediment

For Biden foreign policy, election an irritant but not impediment

Republican gains in Congress will bring headaches to President Joe Biden as he shepherds aid to Ukraine and on climate, but with midterm election results unexpectedly close, Biden will still be firmly in command on the world stage.

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Vaughn named new Brooklyn Nets head coach: club

Vaughn named new Brooklyn Nets head coach: club

The Brooklyn Nets named Jacque Vaughn as the team's new head coach on Tuesday following the sacking of Steve Nash.

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DR Congo military, rebels resume fighting: residents

DR Congo military, rebels resume fighting: residents

Fighting resumed Wednesday in the Democratic Republic of Congo between the military and armed group M23, residents told AFP, a day after many people fled rebel-held territory being bombarded by military jets.

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Republican blowback at Trump after limited election gains

Republican blowback at Trump after limited election gains

Donald Trump was hoping to surf a Republican "red wave" to a fresh White House bid, but with only limited gains in Tuesday's midterm elections -- and an outstanding result for his chief intraparty rival -- the former US president seems to be left out to sea.

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Varane and Giroud named in France squad for World Cup

Varane and Giroud named in France squad for World Cup

France coach Didier Deschamps included Raphael Varane in his World Cup squad on Wednesday despite the defender's recent injury problems, while in-form striker Olivier Giroud was also called up.

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Bale not 100 percent as Wales name World Cup squad

Bale not 100 percent as Wales name World Cup squad

Wales manager Rob Page hinted Gareth Bale may not be able to start three World Cup games in nine days on Wednesday as he named the 26-man squad he will take to Qatar.

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Brief clashes at Greek price hike protests

Brief clashes at Greek price hike protests

Protesters in Greece briefly clashed with riot police Wednesday amid a general strike and demonstrations over price hikes and spiralling inflation.

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England's Mako Vunipola wary of Japan

England's Mako Vunipola wary of Japan

Mako Vunipola has said the memory of how club colleague Alex Lozowski's England career came to an end against Japan means there is no chance of Eddie Jones' men taking the Cherry Blossoms lightly at Twickenham on Saturday.

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US launches green transition scheme for global south

US launches green transition scheme for global south

The United States launched Wednesday a partnership with private funds aimed at supporting the transition to renewable energy in developing nations, based on a carbon credit system criticised by climate activists.

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