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Alonso says Chelsea ambition 'very clear' after end of Boehly era

Gaza documentary sparks political storm in Israel

Mbappe draws political fire over Ceuta t-shirt controversy

King Charles warns tech bosses of 'existential dangers' of AI

Third malaria death in Germany from outbreak tied to Frankfurt airport

French fishermen block ports over petrol prices

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AFP photo shows Trump examining image of Kennedy Center apparent demolition

Alonso says Chelsea ambition clear after end of Boehly era

Andersson vows to take Sweden in 'new direction' after election win

Micron's Taiwan workers say 68 months' bonus not enough

Turkey's Erdogan to run again in early 2028 vote, top adviser says

'Another arrow to the quiver': World Bank posts record private capital mobilization

Sweden's Andersson: a trusted, no-nonsense political operator

Ukraine says Russia targeting grain sites after deal exit

Ukraine accused Russia on Wednesday of deliberately striking its Black Sea grain facilities -- and destroying tonnes of food -- since Moscow quit an export deal meant to stave off a global crisis.

Pakistan lose three wickets in 131-run chase against Sri Lanka

Pakistan lost three wickets in a tricky 131-run chase on day four of the rain-hit opening Test on Wednesday, after spinners Noman Ali and Abrar Ahmed helped bowl Sri Lanka out for 279.

Australia keep England at bay after Broad strikes in fourth Test

Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith held firm after England's Stuart Broad closed in on 600 Test wickets in the fourth Ashes Test on Wednesday.

Putin to skip BRICS summit in S.Africa under arrest threat

Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend a BRICS nations summit in South Africa next month, the country's presidency said on Wednesday, ending months of speculation he could be detained.

Goldman Sachs reports 62% drop in Q2 profits on low merger activity

Goldman Sachs reported a steep drop in second-quarter profits Wednesday as it continued to struggle with an anemic merger and acquisition market and weakness in trading.

EU digital chief urges TikTok to quickly adopt new rules

The European commissioner overseeing the digital market on Wednesday urged Chinese video-sharing platform TikTok to accelerate its adoption of new EU standards.

Explosion in golf's prize money not sustainable, warns British Open chief

British Open organisers the R&A warned on Wednesday that golf cannot jeopardise its financial future by ever increasing prize money for players after the influx of cash to the sport from the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF).

J-League champions Yokohama spoil Rodgers's Celtic return

Celtic lost 6-4 to J-League champions Yokohama F-Marinos on Wednesday as Brendan Rodgers began his second spell in charge of the Glasgow giants in a pre-season tour of Japan.

Spinners set up 131-run chase for Pakistan against Sri Lanka

Spinners Noman Ali and Abrar Ahmed took three wickets each as Pakistan bowled out Sri Lanka for 279 on Wednesday, leaving the visitors needing 131 runs to win the rain-hit opening Test.

Russia's Putin will not attend BRICS summit: S.Africa

Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend a BRICS nations summit in South Africa next month, the country's presidency said on Wednesday, ending months of speculation.

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