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AI and the Future of Wealth
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Spaniard's rare skin disorder ups danger of summer heat
Every summer, Alberto Gomez lives with a fear most people never consider.
Sports
NFL seeks to break into Africa with Kenya competition
American Football's NFL came to Kenya this weekend for its latest competition on the African continent as it seeks to win converts to the sport.
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Russia’s dollar pivot
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Inter and AC Milan complete purchase of San Siro
Inter Milan and AC Milan moved one step closer to a new stadium of their own on Wednesday after completing the purchase of the iconic San Siro, which is set for demolition.
Sports
Keys withdraws from WTA Finals with illness
Madison Keys has withdrawn from her WTA Finals clash against Elena Rybakina on Wednesday due to a viral illness and has been replaced in the draw by Ekaterina Alexandrova.
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Prince Harry says proud to be British despite new life in US
The California-based Prince Harry on Wednesday called on people not to forget military veterans, as he expressed his enduring pride at being British.
Sports
West Indies edge New Zealand despite Santner brilliance
A brilliant bowling performance secured the West Indies an unlikely seven-run victory in the first T20 against New Zealand on Wednesday, despite a stunning solo effort from Mitchell Santner.
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French pair released by Iran await return home
A French pair released by Iran after over three years in prison on espionage charges their families vehemently denied were on Wednesday awaiting permission to be allowed to return to France and end their ordeal.
Nature
Death toll tops 100 as Philippines digs out after typhoon
The death toll from Typhoon Kalmaegi in the central Philippines climbed past 100 on Wednesday as the devastating impact on Cebu province became clearer after the worst flooding in recent memory.
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Champagne and cheers across New York as Mamdani soars to victory
Donald Trump had decisively won the US presidential election last November and very few people outside New York's leftist circles knew Zohran Mamdani, who had just declared his longshot mayoral candidacy.
Sports
South Africa's Wiese wary of 'hurt' France before re-match
South Africa back-rower Jasper Wiese said he is wary of a "hurt" France eyeing revenge in this Saturday's Autumn Nations Series game in Paris.
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Beyond limits: Croatian freediver's breathtaking record
For almost 30 minutes, Vitomir Maricic didn't take a breath. Face down in a pool, surrounded by anxious onlookers, the Croatian freediver fought spasming pain to redefine what doctors thought was possible.
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Tottenham supporting Udogie after alleged gun threat in London
Tottenham say they are supporting 22-year-old Italian international defender Destiny Udogie and his family after he was allegedly threatened with a gun in London.
Sports
Thunder roll Clippers to stay unbeaten as SGA keeps streak alive
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander kept his remarkable scoring streak alive as the Oklahoma City Thunder came from behind to extend their unbeaten start to the NBA season with a 126-107 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday.
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In appeal, Australian mushroom murderer alleges 'miscarriage of justice'
Australian convicted murderer Erin Patterson has alleged a "substantial miscarriage of justice" took place when she was convicted for killing three people with toxic mushrooms, court documents made public on Wednesday showed.
Sports
Ex-France lock Willemse challenges Meafou to become 'the bully'
Former France lock Paul Willemse says his successor at international level Emmanuel Meafou can become "the bully" the team needs as Les Bleus prepare to host South Africa in the Autumn Nations Series on Saturday.
Sports
Ukrainians to honour sporting dead by building country they 'died for': minister
Ukraine's sports minister Matviy Bidnyi has told AFP that despite Russian forces still occupying Ukrainian territory three years after they invaded he is focusing on helping build the country that more than 600 athletes and coaches killed in the conflict "dreamed of and died for".
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At least 7 dead after UPS cargo plane crashes near Louisville airport
At least seven people died and several more were injured after a UPS cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff on Tuesday from Louisville International Airport in Kentucky, exploding into flames as it crashed into businesses adjacent to the airport.
Sports
Injured Jordie Barrett to miss rest of All Blacks tour
Centre Jordie Barrett will fly home Wednesday after being ruled out of the rest of New Zealand's northern hemisphere tour with injuries suffered in the Test against Ireland.
Sports
Australia pick 'impressive' Weatherald in first Ashes Test squad
Chief selector George Bailey hailed "impressive" uncapped opener Jake Weatherald as having all the right attributes after he was named Wednesday in Australia's squad for the first Ashes Test.
Sports
Venus Williams to return to Auckland Classic at the age of 45
Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams will play in January's Auckland's Classic at the age of 45, tournament organisers announced Wednesday.
Nature
Typhoon death toll climbs to 66 in the Philippines
The death toll from Typhoon Kalmaegi in the Philippines climbed to 66 on Wednesday as residents of hardest-hit Cebu province began picking through homes and businesses devastated by the worst flooding in recent memory.
Sports
Uncapped opener Weatherald in Australia squad for first Ashes Test
Uncapped opener Jake Weatherald was named Wednesday in Australia's squad for the first Ashes Test against England, with Brendan Doggett and Sean Abbott included as back-up fast bowlers.
Sports
Liverpool down Real Madrid in Champions League, Bayern edge PSG
Alexis Mac Allister scored the only goal as Liverpool beat Real Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday, while Luis Diaz grabbed a brace as Bayern Munich sunk title-holders Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 in the French capital.
Sports
Van Dijk tells Liverpool to keep calm and follow Arsenal's lead
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said the English champions must build from the back after producing their best performance of the season to beat Real Madrid 1-0 in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Sports
PSG left to sweat on injuries to Dembele and Hakimi
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said the reigning European champions would have to wait to learn the extent of injuries suffered by star duo Ousmane Dembele and Achraf Hakimi in Tuesday's Champions League loss to Bayern Munich.
Culture
Reddit, Kick to be included in Australia's social media ban
Popular social media website Reddit and streaming giant Kick will be added to a list of websites banned for under-16s in Australia from next month, Canberra said Wednesday.
Sports
Ex-Zimbabwe cricket captain Williams treated for 'drug addiction'
Former Zimbabwe captain Sean Williams is being treated for drug addiction and will not play for the country again, the national cricket board said on Tuesday.
Sports
Padres ace Darvish to miss 2026 MLB season after surgery
San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish said Tuesday he will miss the entire 2026 Major League Baseball season after undergoing surgery to repair injured tendons in his elbow.
Sports
Diaz hero and villain as Bayern beat PSG in Champions League showdown
Luis Diaz scored twice and was sent off as Bayern Munich maintained their perfect record this season with a statement 2-1 win away to title-holders Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday in a glamour Champions League tie marred by a first-half injury to Achraf Hakimi.
Sports
Liverpool master Real Madrid on Alexander-Arnold's return
Liverpool put a miserable run behind them with a dominant performance to end Real Madrid's perfect Champions League start with a 1-0 win at Anfield on Tuesday.
Sports
Van de Ven back in favour as stunning strike fuels Spurs rout
Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven got back in favour with Thomas Frank as the defender's stunning solo goal stole the show in a 4-0 rout of Copenhagen in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Sports
Juve held by Sporting Lisbon in stalling Champions League campaign
Juventus were held to a 1-1 draw by Sporting Lisbon on Tuesday as Luciano Spalletti's new team failed to claim a first win in this season's Champions League.
Sports
LIV Golf switching to 72-hole format in 2026: official
LIV Golf will abandon its abbreviated 54-hole format in favor of 72-hole tournaments in 2026, officials said Tuesday.
Sports
'At home' Djokovic makes winning return in Athens
Novak Djokovic returned after three weeks out of action to ease past Alejandro Tabilo in straight sets at the Athens ATP tournament on Tuesday.
Sports
Manchester City have become 'more beatable', says Dortmund's Gross
Borussia Dortmund midfielder Pascal Gross said Wednesday's Champions League opponents Manchester City are "more beatable" now than during his time in England.
Sports
Merino brace sends Arsenal past Slavia in Champions League
Mikel Merino's two second-half goals helped Arsenal to a 3-0 win at Slavia Prague in the Champions League on Tuesday, the Gunners' fourth in as many games in the competition.
Sports
Djokovic makes winning return in Athens
Novak Djokovic returned after three weeks out of action to ease past Alejandro Tabilo in straight sets at the Athens ATP tournament on Tuesday.
Sports
Napoli and Eintracht Frankfurt in Champions League stalemate
Napoli and Eintracht Frankfurt played out an uneventful goalless draw on Tuesday which did little for their stuttering Champions League campaigns.
Sports
Arsenal's Dowman becomes youngest-ever Champions League player
Arsenalmidfielder Max Dowman became the youngest Champions League player ever after coming on as a 73rd-minute substitute at Slavia Prague on Tuesday.
Sports
Pakistan edge South Africa in tense ODI finish in Faisalabad
Pakistan overcame a late South African fightback to win the first one-day international by two wickets in a tense last over finish in Faisalabad on Tuesday.
Nature
Brazil's Lula urges less talk, more action at COP30 climate meet
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Tuesday called for less talk and more action ahead of UN climate talks in the Amazon, as the world struggles to curb catastrophic global warming.