'Welcome back,' says Macron, as UK PM opens door to EU return
Andy Burnham put the idea of Britain rejoining the EU on the table Wednesday, breaking a taboo for a UK prime minister and leading French President Emmanuel Macron to declare in English "Welcome back".
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France in talks with UK to end 2025 migrant accord: ministry
France is in discussions with the UK on ending a 2025 accord that aimed to reduce the number of migrants illegally crossing the Channel to England on small boats, the French interior ministry said on Wednesday.
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Israel PM says pilot of rerouted flight tried to crash plane
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that the pilot of a Tel Aviv-bound flydubai flight had tried to crash the plane and kill its passengers, after the aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.
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Europe's surging inflation spreads gloom in stock markets
Several European countries reported surging inflation on Wednesday as the energy shocks caused by the Mideast war continued to bite, with the continent's stock markets largely flat as traders absorbed the news and waited for further data from the United States.
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Demuro hopes to deliver Japan a 'magical' Arc victory
Cristian Demuro has ridden the winner of Europe's most prestigious race, the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, twice and he said Wednesday it would be "magical" to deliver Japan's first ever triumph as the nation has "been waiting years for the victory."
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Truth commission demands compensation for Sweden's Sami people
A Swedish truth commission on Wednesday urged the state to apologise for injustices committed against its indigenous Sami people, including assimilation programmes, and provide compensation and redress.
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'Devastated' AI scandal author Orelien returns to Quebec
Top-selling author Thelyson Orelien is "devastated" by the scandal over his alleged use of AI to write his debut novel and has returned home to Montreal, friends and fellow writers say.
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Japan win marathon penalty shootout to set up South Korea gold-medal clash
Hosts Japan will play reigning champions South Korea for Asian Games men's football gold after winning a nail-biting semi-final 9-8 on penalties against Uzbekistan on Wednesday.
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US reports firm Q2 economic growth, inflation steady
The United States on Wednesday estimated stronger second-quarter GDP growth than previously reported, with inflation remaining steady and private payrolls increasing more than expected.
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Djokovic grinds out opening-round win at China Open
Novak Djokovic held his nerve during a tense tie-break to beat Nuno Borges 6-3, 7-6 (7/2) at the China Open on Wednesday and extend his extraordinary unbeaten streak in Beijing.
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