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'Everyone' expects Spain to beat us, says Belgium coach
Coach Rudi Garcia said "everyone" expects his Belgium team to be eliminated by Spain in Friday's World Cup quarter-final, but backed his side to pull off a famous victory.
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Venezuela quake tragedy threatens to set back democratic transition
Venezuela's devastating earthquake threatens to set back momentum for a democratic transition, with the United States under President Donald Trump even more set on prioritizing stability over elections.
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Cricket Australia boss slams technology 'howler' in Ashes Test
Cricket Australia boss Todd Greenberg on Thursday called an error in the Snicko technology being used during the Ashes "not good enough" as England had a review reinstated over the row.
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New Zealand 83-0 at lunch on day one of third West Indies Test
New Zealand were 83-0 at lunch on day one of the third Test against the West Indies on Thursday, justifying a decision to bat first on a green-looking Mount Maunganui wicket.
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Ecuadorean footballer Mario Pineida shot and killed
Ecuadoran footballer Mario Pineida was shot and killed in the port city of Guayaquil on Wednesday, his team said.
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A New Chapter for Palazzo Firenze
Palazzo Firenze by Baglioni Hotels & Resorts undergoes restyling to honor its historic legacy
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Real Madrid scrape past third-tier Talavera in Spanish Cup
A Kylian Mbappe brace helped Real Madrid avoid an upset at third-tier Talavera as Xabi Alonso's side scraped home 3-2 to stamp their ticket into the Spanish Cup last 16 on Wednesday.
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Hunt for US college mass shooter drags into fifth day
A manhunt for the mass shooter who opened fire in an exam room at one of America's top universities stretched into a fifth day Wednesday with no apparent police progress in identifying a suspect or a motive.
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Cherki inspires Man City, Newcastle strike late to reach League Cup semis
Rayan Cherki's stunning strike put Manchester City on their way to the League Cup semi-finals with a 2-0 win over Brentford, while holders Newcastle beat Fulham 2-1 on Wednesday.
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Barcelona, Lyon and Chelsea reach Women's Champions League quarters
Barcelona and Lyon clinched places in the quarter-finals of the Women's Champions League on Wednesday, while Chelsea came from behind to beat Wolfsburg and qualify directly for the last eight.
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Cherki inspires Man City cruise into League Cup semis
Rayan Cherki's stunning strike put Manchester City on their way to the League Cup semi-finals with a 2-0 win over Brentford on Wednesday.
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Mahomes undergoes surgery, could return for 2026 opener: Chiefs
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has successfully undergone surgery on his injured knee and begun rehab with a view to possibly returning as soon as the start of next season, a team official said Wednesday.
Culture
Melania Trump steps into spotlight in Amazon film trailer
US First Lady Melania Trump made a rare foray onto center stage Wednesday with the first trailer for her Amazon documentary -- fixing the camera with an unflinching gaze and summing up her husband's comeback in four words: "Here we go again."
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Safonov hero as PSG beat Flamengo in Intercontinental Cup
Back-up goalkeeper Matvei Safonov saved four penalties as Paris Saint-Germain edged out Brazilians Flamengo 2-1 in a shoot-out to win the FIFA Intercontinental Cup final in Qatar on Wednesday.
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Oscars to stream exclusively on YouTube from 2029
The Oscars will be shown only on YouTube from 2029, the Academy said Wednesday, in a radical gambit for a movie industry that remains wary of streaming platforms even as viewing habits shift online.
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Oscars to stream exclusively on YouTube from 2029: Academy
The Oscars will be available to watch exclusively on YouTube from 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Wednesday.
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Rob Reiner's son appears in court over parents' murder
The son of Hollywood director Rob Reiner made his first appearance in court Wednesday on charges that he killed both of his parents in their Los Angeles home.
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Palace boss Glasner says contract talks on hold due to hectic schedule
Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner said Wednesday that talks over a potential new contract are on hold, with reports suggesting the club are drawing up a list of potential successors.
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Netflix to launch FIFA World Cup video game
Netflix is set to release a FIFA football simulation game exclusively on its gaming platform in summer 2026, timed to coincide with the World Cup, the streaming giant said Wednesday.
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India v South Africa 4th T20 abandoned due to fog
The fourth T20 international between India and South Africa was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to dense fog in the northern Indian city of Lucknow on Wednesday.
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Hydrogen plays part in global warming: study
Hydrogen has long been touted as a possible solution to the climate crisis, but it could also be a small part of the problem, a study warned on Wednesday.
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Coe shares 'frustration' over marathon record despite Kenyan's doping ban
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said he shared people's "frustration" that the women's marathon world record held by Ruth Chepngetich still stands despite the Kenyan receiving a three-year doping ban in October.
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Stolen Bruce Lee statue 'returns' to Bosnia town
A restored statue honouring late martial arts legend Bruce Lee was returned to its rightful place Wednesday in a Bosnian town, more than a year after it was stolen, local media reported.
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Veteran Suarez signs new Inter Miami contract
Former Uruguay striker Luis Suarez has signed a contract with Inter Miami for the upcoming season, the Major League Soccer side said on Wednesday.
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Balkan nations offer lessons on handling cow virus sowing turmoil
An outbreak of a highly contagious cattle disease has left France, the world's top exporter of live animals, struggling since June to prevent devastating impacts on its industry, amid growing protests by farmers.
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UK PM warns Abramovich 'clock is ticking' over Chelsea sale fund
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday warned former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich "the clock is ticking" over the frozen £2.5 billion ($3.4 billion) generated from the sale of the club, which has been earmarked to help Ukraine's war victims.
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Winners of 2026 World Cup to pocket $50 million in prize money
The winners of the 2026 World Cup will receive $50 million in prize money as part of a record financial contribution for the tournament from FIFA, world football's governing body announced on Wednesday.
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World no. 1 Alcaraz ends 'incredible ride' with coach Ferrero
Men's tennis world number one Carlos Alcaraz announced on Wednesday he is splitting from his coach Juan Carlos Ferrero after seven hugely successful years together with assistant coach Samuel Lopez taking over.
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World number one Alcaraz announces 'difficult' split with coach Ferrero
Men's tennis world number one Carlos Alcaraz announced on Wednesday he is splitting from his coach Juan Carlos Ferrero after seven hugely successful years together.
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Iran boxer sentenced to death at 'imminent' risk of execution: rights groups
An Iranian boxer sentenced to death on charges of membership of an outlawed group is at imminent risk of execution after his request for a retrial was rejected, rights groups and the exiled opposition said on Wednesday.
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Snicko operator admits error that led to Carey's Ashes reprieve
The operator of the Snicko technology being used in the Ashes has admitted an error led to a reprieve for Australia's Alex Carey on the first day of the third Test in Adelaide on Wednesday.
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Romania journalists back media outlet that sparked graft protests
Dozens of Romanian journalists and several NGOs signed an open letter on Wednesday backing an under-pressure media outlet whose investigation sparked nationwide anti-corruption protests.
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Rob Reiner's son awaiting court appearance on murder charges
The son of famed Hollywood director Rob Reiner could be medically cleared to appear in court as soon as Wednesday to face charges over the killing of his parents, the man's lawyer said.
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Senegal talisman Mane overcame grief to become an African icon
Senegal talisman and striker Sadio Mane could have missed out on a glittering football career had he agreed with a wish of his late father.
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Carey pays tribute to late father after home Ashes century
An emotional Alex Carey called his 106 on home soil in front of family and friends in the third Ashes Test a "special moment" Wednesday, with the century coming just months after his father died.
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'Many lessons to be learned' from Winter Games preparations, says ski chief
Johan Eliasch, president of the most powerful winter sports federation, has told AFP that less than two months before the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics there are "many, many lessons to be learned".
Emotional Carey slams ton to give Australia upper hand in 3rd Ashes Test
An emotional Alex Carey slammed a majestic 106 on his home ground and Usman Khawaja hit a defiant 82 Wednesday to put Australia in the driving seat of the third Ashes Test against England.
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Carey slams ton as Australia seize upper hand in third Ashes Test
A composed Alex Carey slammed a majestic 106 on his home ground and Usman Khawaja hit a defiant 82 Wednesday to put Australia in the driving seat of the third Ashes Test against England.
Ten-year-old girl, Holocaust survivors among Bondi Beach dead
A young girl and Holocaust survivors were among 15 people allegedly shot and killed by a father and his son at a Jewish Hanukkah festival gathering on Australia's Bondi Beach.
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Myanmar junta seeks to prosecute hundreds for election 'disruption'
Myanmar's junta said Wednesday it was seeking to prosecute more than 200 people for "disruption" of upcoming military-run elections, wielding new legislation rights monitors say aims to crush dissent.
Rob Reiner's son charged with parents' murder
The son of famed Hollywood director Rob Reiner was charged with two counts of first-degree murder over the brutal slaying of his parents, the chief prosecutor of Los Angeles said Tuesday.