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Denmark awaits Japan's extradition request for anti-whaling activist

Denmark awaits Japan's extradition request for anti-whaling activist

Denmark is waiting for Japan's extradition for the veteran anti-whaling activist Paul Watson, arrested this weekend in Greenland, before ruling on the case, the justice ministry said Wednesday.

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Ferrari to accept crypto-payments in Europe

Ferrari to accept crypto-payments in Europe

Italian luxury carmaker Ferrari said Wednesday its European dealers will start accepting cryptocurrency, following a similar move in the United States.

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Journalists in Kenya protest attacks on media freedoms

Journalists in Kenya protest attacks on media freedoms

Dozens of journalists joined marches in Kenya on Wednesday in protest at what they see as heavy-handed government tactics to stifle media freedoms, including police attacks on journalists during the demonstrations that have rocked the country for the past five weeks.

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Dujardin video shows British Olympic star repeatedly whipping horse

Dujardin video shows British Olympic star repeatedly whipping horse

Video has emerged of British Olympic dressage star Charlotte Dujardin repeatedly whipping a horse's legs after she was suspended by the sport's governing body.

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Ukraine grapples with motivating new millitary recruits

Ukraine grapples with motivating new millitary recruits

The tired troops moved through the forest in east Ukraine at dawn, imitating assault rifle fire while searching for non-existent Russians between the trees.

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Search goes on after Ethiopia landslides kill 229

Search goes on after Ethiopia landslides kill 229

Rescuers aided by drones were continuing a desperate search on Wednesday for possible survivors of devastating landslides in an isolated area of southern Ethiopia that have claimed the lives of at least 229 people.

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Beijing deal for post-war Gaza leaves analysts sceptical

Beijing deal for post-war Gaza leaves analysts sceptical

Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas's Fatah movement has agreed with Hamas to form a "national unity government" in post-war Gaza, but analysts are sceptical about the significance of the Beijing-brokered deal.

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Let the Games begin! Rugby, football kick off Paris 2024

Let the Games begin! Rugby, football kick off Paris 2024

Football and Rugby Sevens kick off the sport at the Paris Olympics Wednesday, two days before the opening ceremony, featuring a top French star and a huge police presence for Israel's first appearance.

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July 22 sets new record for hottest day globally: EU climate monitor

July 22 sets new record for hottest day globally: EU climate monitor

Earth withered through a second-straight day of record-breaking heat on July 22, the EU's climate monitor said Wednesday, as large parts of Europe, Asia and North America suffer blistering temperatures.

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Five races to watch in the Paris Olympic pool

Five races to watch in the Paris Olympic pool

Nine days of Olympic swimming, in a temporary pool at the Paris La Defense Arena, begins on Saturday with 35 gold medals at stake.

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