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Clashes erupt in France as protesters vow to make government 'tremble'

Smiling pope returns to Vatican after cancer surgery

Chwalinska downs Swiatek to set up Wuhan final with world number 170 Kartal

In-form Atletico scrape late win at Espanyol

Chacarra takes lead as McIlroy falls away in Delhi

Rabada returns as S.Africa seek to bounce back against Australia

Neto double gives Chelsea win marred by Martinez injury

Zverev, Medvedev ousted with Spaniards to clash for Shanghai title

'Cockroach' party founder released from Indian police custody

French protesters clash with police during nationwide demonstrations

Nepal floods 'defining moment' for climate action: UN

Zelensky says Trump could lift more Russia sanctions

Albanian capital sees fifth straight day of violent clashes

Jayawardene quits as coach of five-time IPL winners Mumbai

Russia sends teen who performed anti-war songs back to jail

A Russian court sent an 18-year-old street musician who performed anti-war songs back to jail on Wednesday after finding her guilty of two more offences, her lawyer told AFP.

Caribbean reels from hurricane as homes, streets destroyed

Cubans waded through flooded houses Wednesday and authorities in Haiti reported 10 dead as Hurricane Melissa blasted across the Caribbean after devastating swaths of Jamaica.

Boeing reports $5.4-bn loss on large hit from 777X aircraft delays

Boeing reported a $5.4-billion third-quarter loss on Wednesday as massive added costs from the delayed certification of its 777X aircraft weighed down its results.

Real Madrid's Vinicius says sorry for Clasico substitution huff

Brazilian forward Vinicius has issued a public apology to Real Madrid after his angered reaction to being substituted during a tense 2-1 win over arch-rival Barcelona at the weekend.

Dutch vote in snap election seen as test for Europe's far-right

The Dutch headed to the polls Wednesday for a knife-edge election, with all eyes on the performance of the far-right, which is riding high in many top European countries.

Jihadist fuel blockade makes daily life a struggle for Bamako residents

In Bamako's business district, hundreds of cars and motorcycles sit stranded day and night on a boulevard waiting for one of three side-by-side petrol stations to finally have fuel.

De Bruyne goes under the knife for hamstring injury

Napoli midfielder Kevin De Bruyne underwent an operation on his injured hamstring in his native Belgium on Wednesday, the Serie A club announced.

Wolvaardt's 169 fires South Africa to 319-7 in World Cup semis

Skipper Laura Wolvaardt struck a majestic 169 to power South Africa to 319-7 against England in the first semi-final of the Women's World Cup on Wednesday.

EU seeks 'urgent solutions' with China over chipmaker Nexperia

The EU said Wednesday it is seeking a swift resolution to a Chinese curb on chip exports linked to a row with the Netherlands over chipmaker Nexperia that has alarmed European businesses.

Paris prosecutor promises update in Louvre heist probe

Two men could face charges Wednesday over the spectacular theft of priceless jewels from the Louvre museum, as a Paris prosecutor promised an update in the case.

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