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Al-Qaida’s growing ambitions
Saudi shift shakes Israel
Boomers: Selfish or Scapegoats?
Argentina's radical Shift
Hidden Cartel crisis in USA
New York’s lost Luster
Ukraine's lost generation caught in 'eternal lockdown'
'Catastrophic mismatch': Safety fears as Jake Paul faces Anthony Joshua
Australia's Steve Smith ruled out of third Ashes Test
Khawaja grabs lifeline as Australia reach 94-2 in 3rd Ashes Test
Sports
Undefeated boxing great Crawford announces retirement
Undefeated world super middleweight champion Terence Crawford announced his retirement from boxing on Tuesday, hanging up his gloves three months after a career-defining victory over Saul "Canelo" Alvarez.
Sports
FIFA announces $60 World Cup tickets after pricing backlash
World Cup organisers unveiled a new cut-price ticket category on Tuesday after a backlash by fans over pricing for the 2026 tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
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Israel’s Haredi Challenge
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Bayern battle back to shock Arsenal in Women's Champions League
Bayern Munich overturned a two-goal deficit to stun holders Arsenal 3-2 in the Women's Champions League on Wednesday.
Nature
China hopes US will 'some day' return to climate fold, official tells AFP
China believes the United States eventually will return to climate talks, the head of Beijing's delegation told AFP Wednesday at the COP30 climate summit, adding the world must show that the green transition "cannot be reversed."
Sports
Scotland 'optimistic' Russell will be fit to face Argentina
Scotland are increasingly confident senior players Finn Russell and Zander Fagerson will be fit to face Argentina with the duo "training fully" ahead of Sunday's international against the Pumas at Murrayfield.
Nature
Jane Goodall honored in Washington by conservationists including DiCaprio
Environmental conservationists, including actor Leonardo DiCaprio and representatives of Indigenous communities, gathered in the US capital Wednesday to pay a heartfelt tribute to the celebrated primatologist Jane Goodall.
Sports
New Zealand coach Robertson says Twickenham visit is 'why I'm doing the job'
New Zealand coach Scott Robertson cannot wait to face England at Twickenham on Saturday as the All Blacks continue their quest for a tour 'grand slam'.
Sports
Rees-Zammit back in Wales 'happy place' after Test return
Wales winger Louis Rees-Zammit said on Wednesday he had been back to his "happy place" after ending his 18-month exile from international rugby in Cardiff a "heavier and quicker" player following a spell in American football.
Sports
Chelsea winger Sterling's house burgled
Chelsea winger Raheem Sterling and his family were at home when burglars broke into the property last weekend.
Sports
Auger-Aliassime beats Shelton to get off mark at ATP Finals
Felix Auger-Aliassime got his ATP Finals bid up and running on Wednesday by beating Ben Shelton 4-6, 7-6 (9/7), 7-5 ahead of Jannik Sinner's clash with Alexander Zverev.
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Back on track: Belgian-Dutch firm rescues Berlin to Paris sleeper train
Railway fans devastated by the scrapping of a much-heralded Berlin to Paris night train can breathe again after a Belgian-Dutch cooperative stepped in Wednesday to keep the service going.
Sports
Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games schedule revealed
The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics competition schedule was unveiled on Wednesday by organizers, including a showcase spot for the women's 100 meters and a Super Saturday session.
Sports
Wolves appoint Edwards as manager in bid to avoid relegation
Premier League strugglers Wolves confirmed the appointment of Rob Edwards as their new head coach on a three-and-a-half year contract on Wednesday.
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Algeria pardons writer Boualem Sansal
Algeria has pardoned French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal after a request from Germany, to where he will be transferred for medical treatment after a year in detention, it was announced Wednesday.
Sports
Tuchel warns Bellingham must fight for England berth at World Cup
Thomas Tuchel has warned Jude Bellingham that the Real Madrid midfielder faces a fight to earn a place in England's starting line-up at the World Cup.
Sports
Mbappe says France football team 'to remember' Paris terror victims
France captain Kylian Mbappe said the national football team wished to remember all the victims of the 2015 Paris terror attacks as they prepare to play on the 10th anniversary of the atrocity.
Sports
Joshua decision on 2025 bout imminent - promoter
A decision on whether former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua will fight in 2025 will be made later this week, promoter Eddie Hearn said Wednesday.
Nature
UK holidaymakers told to shout, not get in a flap over seagulls
Aggressive seagulls have long terrorised British holidaymakers trying to enjoy fish and chips or an ice cream on a day at the seaside.
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Pope Leo reels off four favourite films
Pope Leo XIV has revealed his four favourite films ahead of a special audience with Hollywood celebrities and Oscar-winning directors at the Vatican.
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Pakistan tightens Islamabad security after suicide blast
Residents in the Pakistani capital Islamabad were facing tightened security checks on Wednesday in the wake of a suicide bombing that left top officials vowing to halt the rise in deadly attacks.
Sports
Messi return 'unrealistic', says Barca president Laporta
Barcelona all-time great Lionel Messi returning to the Catalan giants is "unrealistic", the club's president Joan Laporta said Wednesday.
Boulevard
Corruption scandal, court battles pose test for Zelensky
A major corruption scandal and mounting accusations that the Ukrainian presidency is using the judiciary to intimidate and silence critics has rocked Kyiv, presenting a significant test for Volodymyr Zelensky almost four years into the Russian invasion.
Sports
Osimhen, Mbeumo potential key figures in African World Cup play-offs
Star African strikers Victor Osimhen of Nigeria and Bryan Mbeumo of Cameroon want to grace the 2026 World Cup tournament, but only one of them can succeed.
Culture
Prague cathedral's long-awaited organ to pipe up in 2026
Prague's St. Vitus Cathedral, a favourite feature of postcards from the Czech capital, is next year set to inaugurate a long-awaited organ that befits its Gothic splendour.
Australia's Hazlewood gets all-clear after Ashes scare but Abbott ruled out
Pace spearhead Josh Hazlewood was cleared to continue his preparations for the first Ashes Test against England after sending a scare through the Australian camp on Wednesday when he went for a hamstring scan.
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DR Congo ex-rebel leader Lumbala's war crimes trial opens in Paris
Former Congolese rebel leader Roger Lumbala goes on trial in Paris Wednesday over atrocities committed in the Democratic Republic of Congo's bloody eastern conflict more than two decades ago.
Nature
Renewables outpace fossil fuels despite US policy shift: IEA
Renewable energy is still expanding faster than fossil fuels around the world despite policy changes in the United States, with oil demand possibly peaking "around 2030", the International Energy Agency said Wednesday.
Sports
India bank on formidable home Test record in South Africa series
Shubman Gill's India will look to extend their Test domination at home when a two-match series begins against world champions South Africa on Friday in Kolkata.
Sports
Australia's Hazlewood in injury scare ahead of first Ashes Test
Australia suffered a double injury scare Wednesday ahead of the first Ashes Test against England with pacemen Josh Hazlewood and Sean Abbott both undergoing assessments, reportedly for hamstring issues.
Sports
No ordinary Joe: Stokes backs Root to fire in Australia
Skipper Ben Stokes hailed Joe Root as England's greatest batsman Wednesday and backed him to fire in the Ashes against Australia, while hyping up his team's vaunted pace attack.
Culture
Humans can no longer tell AI music from the real thing: survey
It has become nearly impossible for people to tell the difference between music generated by artificial intelligence and that created by humans, according to a survey released Wednesday.
Sports
Sixers edge Celtics while Thunder reach NBA-best 11-1
Tyrese Maxey and hometown hero Justin Edwards sparked the Philadelphia 76ers over Boston 102-100 on Tuesday while reigning champion Oklahoma City improved their NBA-best record to 11-1.
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Cambodia's Prince Group denies link to scams after asset seizures
A Cambodian conglomerate whose founder has had more than $15 billion of allegedly ill-gotten assets seized said it "categorically rejects" claims he amassed his fortune running an internet scam empire.
Sports
Stokes bats away criticism of England's Ashes preparations
Captain Ben Stokes denied Wednesday that England were undercooked for the Ashes series against Australia after a chorus of criticism led by legends Ian Botham and Geoffrey Boycott.
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Ethiopia's invasive prosopis tree chokes livelihoods and land
Once hailed as a solution to Ethiopia's creeping desertification, a foreign tree is now spreading uncontrollably across the east African nation, threatening fragile ecosystems and the very survival of local communities.
Health
'We're already living in science fiction': The neurotech revolution
From translating thoughts into words to allowing paralysed people to walk, the field of neurotechnology has been quietly surging ahead, raising hopes of medical breakthroughs -- and profound ethical concerns.
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Ousted Gabon leader's wife and son sentenced to 20 years for graft
A Gabon court on Wednesday sentenced the former first lady and son of the oil-rich country's deposed leader Ali Bongo to 20 years in prison following a two-day graft trial.
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Bangladesh's liquor industry a surprising success
Syrupy aromas drift across the guarded compound of Bangladesh's only licensed distillery, a state-owned producer posting record profits in the Muslim-majority nation, where Islamists are staging a political comeback.
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Nepal's war victims watch political changes with fragile hope
When families of those killed in Nepal's deadly September protests that toppled the government demanded justice, the anguish felt painfully familiar to Sunamati Chaudhari.
Nature
Demand for air con set to triple by 2050, warns UN
Global demand for air conditioning could more than triple by 2050, the United Nations warned on Tuesday, calling for more sustainable cooling solutions.
Nature
Indigenous protesters clash with security at COP30 summit in Brazil
Dozens of Indigenous protesters clashed with security guards Tuesday at the COP30 summit in Brazil, causing minor injuries in a rare incident of violence at the UN climate talks.