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NHL record-breaker Ovechkin says current season will be his last
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Yemen's Houthis claim striking Riyadh airport, other Saudi sites
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France roar back in Nations League as Italy beat Turkey
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Best-selling British author Jeffrey Archer dies aged 86
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Messi readies for final farewell in Argentina send-off
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Military plane crash kills 32 in Nigeria
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Esposito seals Italy win over Turkey in Nations League
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Olise powers France to win over Belgium in Nations League
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Riyadh's allies pledge troops as Yemen, Saudi Arabia attack Houthis
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Brazilian stocks surge to record after Bolsonaro election lead
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Clashes erupt outside Kosovo parliament over war crimes court
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ICC gives more details about arrest warrants for Taliban ministers
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Rubio arrives in Iceland to push for greater US presence in Arctic
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Nigeria's Tinubu confirms 32 dead after military plane crash
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Putin allows Italy's UniCredit to sell part of Russian business
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'Reckless' AI firms can't control models, says whistleblower
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ICC unseals arrest warrants for Taliban education ministers
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Quebec votes as separatist surge poses test for Canada PM
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Modric hopes fans back Croatia against Spain after England shame
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Euro slides as concerns about French debt mount
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Bolsonaro rides right-wing surge into Brazil's election runoff
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Former Trump press secretary Leavitt joins Fox News
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Turkey blocks X account of British reporter
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Djokovic advances to China Open final as Medvedev out for hitting fan with ball
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Ukraine says using AI robot guns to shoot down new Russian drones
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Disgraced former US House speaker dies at 84
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At Oct 7 memorial, Netanyahu says will be no Hamas rule in Gaza
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Euro slides as worries about French debt grow
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Ukraine blames Russia for deadly sinking of Turkish ship in Black Sea
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US withdraws all bomber aircraft from UK airbase
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UN rights council slams Taliban's 'oppression' of women
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Drone hits Ethiopia IDP camp as fears grow of regional war
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Norway eyes partial ban of smart glasses
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US-German trio wins medicine Nobel for illuminating the brain
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Two dead after ship catches fire, sinks in Black Sea
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England captain Kane driven by desire for records says Tuchel
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Spain's PM calls snap election after housing bill defeat
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N.Irish court hears challenge to disputed Orangemen parade
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Sara Khadem, the Iranian chess player who fled to Spain after competing in an international tournament without wearing a mandatory hijab, was on Wednesday granted Spanish nationality, a government minister announced.
New Gap chief executive boosted Barbie as Mattel president
US clothing chain Gap announced Wednesday that it tapped as its next CEO Richard Dickson, the current Mattel president who has been credited with reinvigorating Barbie.
Italian MPs back surrogacy ban on couples going abroad
Italian lawmakers on Wednesday backed a bill to extend the country's ban on surrogacy to couples who seek it abroad, sparking warnings the move was unconstitutional and would damage children's rights.
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Biden's son pleads not guilty on tax charges as deal derails
US President Joe Biden's son Hunter pleaded not guilty to minor tax offenses Wednesday as a deal with federal prosecutors derailed in a Delaware court.
'Coup attempt' in troubled Niger as president held by guards
An attempted coup was underway Wednesday in the fragile state of Niger, where members of the Presidential Guard detained President Mohamed Bazoum, triggering a standoff with the army, sources said.
Kenya's Odinga rules out talks over protests without mediator
Opposition leader Raila Odinga told AFP Wednesday that he would not hold talks with President William Ruto without a third-party mediator after months of anti-government protests.
Erdogan meets Palestinian president, Hamas leader in Ankara
Turkey's leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday spoke in Ankara with the Palestinian president and the head of Hamas in the run-up to a crucial meeting of Palestinian factions set for the weekend.
'Attempted coup' in troubled Niger as president held
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Niger president 'detained' by guards, army warns of attack
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Rafale sales help France reach arms exports record
France said Wednesday its arms exports hit a record last year, helped by Rafale aircraft sales, in a context of rising global defence spending after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Neckties are a sign of the cross, says Taliban official
Neckties worn by men were a sign of the Christian cross, a senior Afghan Taliban official said Wednesday, adding they should be eliminated.
UN warns against 'excessive' tech use in classrooms
Heavy reliance on technology in education may be unproductive, or even detrimental, if it interferes with the acquisition of basic skills such as reading, the UN warned on Wednesday.
Proton using VPN sign-ups to spot attacks on democracy
Internet privacy company Proton announced Wednesday a new VPN Observatory, tracking demand for its services to detect attacks on free speech in countries like Russia and Iran before they hit the headlines.
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Presidency sealed off, 'talks' underway in coup-prone Niger
Members of Niger's Presidential Guard on Wednesday sealed off the residence and offices of President Mohamed Bazoum, a source close to Bazoum said, describing the move as a "fit of temper" by the elite troops and that "talks" were underway.
Presidency sealed off in coup-prone Niger
Members of Niger's Presidential Guard on Wednesday sealed off the residence and offices of President Mohamed Bazoum, a source close to Bazoum said, describing the move as a "fit of temper" by the elite troops and that "talks" were underway.
Kim Jong Un pays respect to Mao's eldest son ahead of anniversary celebration
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited a cemetery commemorating Chinese troops who fought in the Korean War, including the grave of Mao Zedong's eldest son, state media said Wednesday.
Chosen son: Cambodia's next PM Hun Manet to succeed father
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France ready for Olympics despite 'challenge': Macron
France will "for sure" be ready to host the 2024 Olympic Games despite the numerous organisational challenges of hosting the event, President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday.
EU watchdog probes Frontex's action in Greece boat tragedy
The EU watchdog on Wednesday announced a probe into the bloc's border patrol agency Frontex over its actions after a boat packed with migrants off Greece sank last month, killing hundreds.
Kenyans hope for end to demos as Ruto offers to meet opposition
Weary Kenyans on Wednesday voiced cautious optimism for an end to political unrest after President William Ruto said he was ready to meet opposition leader Raila Odinga "anytime" following months of anti-government protests.
Kuwait records first fiscal surplus in nearly a decade: ministry
Kuwait recorded its first surplus in nine years for the 2022-2023 fiscal year which ended in March, the finance ministry said on Wednesday, crediting last year's surge in oil prices.
China refuses to say why foreign minister Qin Gang removed
China refused to disclose on Wednesday why Qin Gang had been sacked as foreign minister, insisting it was releasing information "normally" despite him having not been seen publicly for more than a month.
Hardline Cambodian PM Hun Sen to step down after four decades
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, one of the world's longest-serving leaders, said Wednesday he will resign and hand power to his eldest son after almost four decades of hardline rule.
Hun Sen: long-serving architect of Cambodia's repressive state
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'No information': Beijing bats away questions on Qin Gang removal
China's foreign ministry declined to comment on Wednesday on the abrupt sacking of senior diplomat Qin Gang, while scrubbing mentions of him from a government website.
UK bank NatWest CEO resigns after Farage 'error'
The chief executive of Britain's NatWest bank, Alison Rose, stepped down Wednesday after admitting a "serious error of judgment" in speaking to a reporter about the banking affairs of arch-Brexiteer Nigel Farage.
Taiwan defends largest airport against simulated Chinese attack
Taiwan staged its first-ever military drill at Taoyuan International Airport on Wednesday, briefly halting commercial traffic as soldiers practised defending the facility against a simulated attack by Beijing.
Macron tells New Caledonia separatists to accept pro-France votes
President Emmanuel Macron warned Wednesday that separatist sentiment could lead to violence in New Caledonia, as he urged the pro-independence camp to accept a string of votes to stay part of France.
Calls for Haiti intervention mount, but no one wants to lead
Haunted by previous failures in Haiti and worried about getting stuck in a deadly quagmire, the international community is reluctant to answer a UN call for a special intervention force, experts say.