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West Ham fine Zouma for abusing cat, clothing sponsor cuts ties

West Ham fine Zouma for abusing cat, clothing sponsor cuts ties

West Ham on Wednesday fined Kurt Zouma the "maximum amount possible" for mistreating his cat as the RSPCA charity said it had taken two animals belonging to the France defender into care.

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In Canada's sedate capital, some are fed up with noisy vaccine protests

In Canada's sedate capital, some are fed up with noisy vaccine protests

Canada's capital is sometimes ribbed as being so quiet it's dull. But not these days, as truckers and others frustrated over Covid-19 restrictions clog the city center, revving engines in a non-stop blast of anger.

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Rohit lauds Krishna's 4-12 as India clinch ODI series

Rohit lauds Krishna's 4-12 as India clinch ODI series

Skipper Rohit Sharma on Wednesday hailed Prasidh Krishna's spell of 4-12 as one of the best in India after the hosts outplayed West Indies by 44 runs to clinch the one-day series.

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US envoy Kerry presses Mexico on climate, energy

US envoy Kerry presses Mexico on climate, energy

US climate envoy John Kerry called Wednesday for an "open and competitive" energy market in Mexico, where planned energy reforms have alarmed foreign investors and environmentalists alike.

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Growing trucker protest raises fears for Canada economy

Growing trucker protest raises fears for Canada economy

The two-week-long Canadian truckers' protests against Covid rules threatens the country's economic recovery, ministers said Wednesday, with growing demonstrations blocking a vital trade link with the United States.

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France 'right into' Ireland preparation after Covid-hit Galthie's return

France 'right into' Ireland preparation after Covid-hit Galthie's return

France lock Cameron Woki said on Wednesday head coach Fabien Galthie has the squad "right into" preparation for Ireland's trip to Paris in the Six Nations this weekend after returning to the set-up.

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How thieves manage to steal cryptocurrency

How thieves manage to steal cryptocurrency

US officials announced on Tuesday they had recovered $3.6 billion of bitcoin stolen in a 2016, throwing a light on the scams that surround cryptocurrency.

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Madagascar cyclone toll rises to 92 amid calls for aid

Madagascar cyclone toll rises to 92 amid calls for aid

The death toll from Tropical Cyclone Batsirai has risen to 92 in Madagascar, authorities said Wednesday, as humanitarian organisations ramped up aid efforts with more than 110,000 people in need of emergency assistance.

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Black diamond, largest ever cut, sells for £3.2 million

Black diamond, largest ever cut, sells for £3.2 million

"The Enigma", the world's largest known cut diamond at 555 carats, went under the hammer in London on Wednesday for £3.16 million ($4.3 million, 3.8 million euros) having recently gone on display for the first time.

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Israel hits missile targets in Syria: military

Israel hits missile targets in Syria: military

Israel launched strikes against targets in Syria early Wednesday, hitting anti-aircraft batteries in response to a missile fired from Syria, the military said.

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