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Sabrina Carpenter transforms Coachella into her own 'Sabrinawood'

Iran, Lebanon bore brunt of missiles and drones launched during war

Iran envoys meet Pakistani PM ahead of US talks

UK to shelve Chagos handover after Trump criticism

Russia and Ukraine trade drone strikes ahead of Easter truce

Somalia president congratulates World Cup-bound referee Omar Artan

Vance in Islamabad for Iran talks overshadowed by mutual mistrust

After Artemis II, NASA looks to SpaceX, Blue Origin for Moon landings

Benin leans into painful past to attract tourists

Britain storm into Billie Jean King Cup finals with Australia thumping

'Howl at the Moon': NASA's bid to boost space enthusiasm

After oil, US moves to secure access to Venezuelan minerals

US mining companies are lining up to invest in Venezuela, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said during a visit to Caracas on Wednesday as he pushed for greater access to critical minerals.

Arteta hits back at Brighton criticism after Arsenal boost title bid

Mikel Arteta slammed Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler's claim that Arsenal "make their own rules" after the Premier League leaders moved a step closer to the title with a 1-0 win at the Amex Stadium on Wednesday.

Carrick says 'defeat hurts' after first loss as Man Utd boss

Michael Carrick said "defeat hurts" after Manchester United's 2-1 loss at Newcastle on Wednesday -- the first time he has been beaten as manager of the club.

Ecuador expels Cuba envoy, rest of mission

Ecuador on Wednesday ordered the expulsion of Cuba's ambassador to Quito, giving him and the rest of his embassy staff 48 hours to leave the country, the foreign ministry announced.

Arsenal stretch lead at top of Premier League as Man City falter

Premier League leaders Arsenal stretched their lead over Manchester City to seven points on Wednesday with a nervy win at Brighton, while Pep Guardiola's men were held to a costly 2-2 draw by Nottingham Forest.

Title race not over vows Guardiola after Man City held by Forest

Pep Guardiola insisted the Premier League title race is not over after Manchester City's shock 2-2 draw against lowly Nottingham Forest handed the initiative to leaders Arsenal.

Rosenior hails 'world class' Joao Pedro after hat-trick crushes Villa

Liam Rosenior labelled Joao Pedro "world class" after the Brazilian striker's hat-trick inspired a 4-1 rout of Aston Villa on Wednesday.

Brazil ratifies EU-Mercosur trade deal

Brazil's Senate on Wednesday ratified a deal between the Mercosur bloc and the European Union that creates one of the world's largest free trade areas.

Real Sociedad edge rivals Athletic to reach Copa del Rey final

Mikel Oyarzabal slotted home a late penalty to fire Real Sociedad into the Copa del Rey final with a 1-0 win over Basque rivals Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday, securing a 2-0 aggregate semi-final triumph.