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DRC leader calls for sanctions on Rwanda over rebel support

DRC leader calls for sanctions on Rwanda over rebel support

Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi called Wednesday for sanctions against Rwanda over its alleged support for rebels in the turbulent east of his country.

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Mud, loss and despair after Polish floods

Mud, loss and despair after Polish floods

On the verge of tears, tired and dejected, Agata and Sebastian Pioro cleaned their home in Glucholazy, southern Poland, this week of the mess left after the river flooded.

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England skipper Stokes on track for Pakistan tour

England skipper Stokes on track for Pakistan tour

England captain Ben Stokes is "on track" to feature in the Test series in Pakistan after undergoing scans on his hamstring injury on Wednesday.

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UN chief warns of 'rising tide of misery' from swelling seas

UN chief warns of 'rising tide of misery' from swelling seas

UN chief Antonio Guterres warned on Wednesday that surging sea levels are creating "a rising tide of misery," as a coalition of small island nations declared that their sovereignty must be respected even if their lands are subsumed.

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Israeli troops on alert to go into Lebanon

Israeli troops on alert to go into Lebanon

Israel's army chief told soldiers Wednesday to prepare for a possible ground offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon as US President Joe Biden warned against "all-out war" in the Middle East.

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Russian strikes on eastern Ukraine city kill two, wound 19

Russian strikes on eastern Ukraine city kill two, wound 19

Russia on Wednesday struck the eastern Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk with guided bombs, killing at least two people and wounding 19, regional governor Vadym Filashkin said.

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Workers 'disappointed' as Volkswagen remains vague on turnaround plan

Workers 'disappointed' as Volkswagen remains vague on turnaround plan

Unions on Wednesday criticised Volkswagen for failing to make specific proposals in the first round of talks over the German auto giant's drastic cost-cutting plan, as thousands of workers picketed the meeting.

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EU supports reduced protection for wolves

EU supports reduced protection for wolves

EU member states on Wednesday voted in favour of lowering the protection status of wolves, a move decried by conservationists that paves the way for a relaxation of tight hunting restrictions.

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Biden warns 'all-out war' possible in Middle East

Biden warns 'all-out war' possible in Middle East

US President Joe Biden warned Wednesday of the possibility of an "all-out war" in the Middle East but said he was hopeful a settlement was still achievable for the conflict-torn region.

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Ex-Real Madrid defender and World Cup winner Varane retires

Ex-Real Madrid defender and World Cup winner Varane retires

France World Cup winner Raphael Varane on Wednesday announced his retirement from football at the age of 31, adding that he will remain at Como in a non-playing capacity.

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