NBA Wizards and NHL Capitals set for 2028 move to suburbs
The NBA's Washington Wizards and NHL's Washington Capitals plan on moving to a proposed new arena in suburban Virginia in 2028, ownership group chairman Ted Leonsis announced on Wednesday.
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Israel declared on Wednesday its determination to continue its Gaza war "with or without international support", after it came under mounting pressure even from key backer the United States.
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Tusk back as Polish PM, vows Ukraine support
Donald Tusk was sworn in Wednesday as Polish premier, marking a break from years of right-wing rule and Poland's vowed restoration of strong EU ties.
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S. Africa president warns against Zulu 'tensions' after royal ruling
South Africa's president on Wednesday sought to ease "tensions" between rival members of the Zulu royal family after a court ruled that the state's recognition of King Misuzulu Zulu was "unlawful".
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Tesla files recall on 2 million vehicles to fix autopilot software
Electric car maker Tesla has initiated a recall of over two million vehicles in the United States due to a risk linked to its autopilot software, the US traffic safety regulator said Wednesday.
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In rare display, US-China friendship carries climate summit
The scene would be unthinkable elsewhere these days -- US and Chinese envoys, smiling and embracing, hailing their friendship as leading the world together in the right direction.
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US Supreme Court agrees to rule on abortion pill restrictions
The US Supreme Court agreed on Wednesday to rule on restrictions imposed by a lower court on a widely used abortion pill in the latest skirmish in the battle over reproductive rights in the United States.
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Zelensky urges European and US allies to unblock aid
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday urged allies in Europe and the US to keep backing Kyiv, as disputes in Brussels and Washington hold up new aid packages.
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Cautious trading on global markets before Fed rate decision
Global equities diverged on Wednesday ahead of this year's final monetary policy decision from the Federal Reserve, and one day after an unremarkable US inflation report tempered expectations for an interest-rate reduction early next year.
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UN criticism of UK Rwanda plan incomprehensible: minister
As Britain pushes forward with controversial plans to send migrants to Rwanda, a UK government minister voiced "amazement" Wednesday at the criticism it has drawn from the United Nations.
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