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Third malaria death in Germany from outbreak tied to Frankfurt airport

French fishermen block ports over petrol prices

AtlasClear Holdings Reports Preliminary Fiscal 2026 Revenue of Approximately $20.1 Million, Up 85%; Revenue Plus Interest Income of Approximately $21.9 Million

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

Macron hosts Lebanon security talks as UN mission nears end

Canada's Carney pushes 'new alliance' with EU despite Trump threats

From land to race laws: what's driving the US-South Africa rift?

Ireland to boycott Eurovision 2027 over Gaza

Texas judge to hear lawsuit challenging state's abortion ban

A Texas court on Wednesday will hear arguments in the first lawsuit brought on behalf of women denied abortions since the US Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to the procedure just over a year ago.

Herzog to address US lawmakers amid anti-Israel tensions

The US Congress prepared to welcome President Isaac Herzog Wednesday for a speech celebrating 75 years of Israeli independence, as a row over anti-Semitism highlighted fissures in Democratic Party support for the Middle Eastern ally.

Thai reformist suspended from parliament in fresh blow to PM bid

Thailand's constitutional court suspended reformist Pita Limjaroenrat on Wednesday, in another blow to his hopes of becoming the nation's next leader after a stunning election win.

British and Irish Lions to face joint Australia-New Zealand side on 2025 tour

The British and Irish Lions will face a joint Australia-New Zealand side in an unofficial "fourth Test" on their 2025 tour, which will include matches against the Wallabies in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne, it was announced Wednesday.

Infantino urges fans to 'seize moment' on eve of Women's World Cup

FIFA president Gianni Infantino urged fans to "seize the moment" Wednesday and snap up Women's World Cup tickets, with the opening match yet to sell out on the eve of the tournament.

World Cup will 'wake up' New Zealand's love of football: coach

Staging the Women's World Cup will "wake up" New Zealand's passion for football, the co-hosts' coach Jitka Klimkova said on Wednesday's eve of the tournament.

Extreme heat sparks wildfires, health warnings

Extreme heat was forecast across the globe on Wednesday, as wildfires raged and health warnings were in place in parts of Asia, Europe and North America.

Philippines hope 'meteoric rise' to debut World Cup changes everything

In a country obsessed with beauty pageants, basketball and boxing, the Philippines women's team hope to ignite interest in football when they make the nation's World Cup debut this week.

Martial arts superstar Bruce Lee's legacy endures 50 years on

Hong Kong businessman W. Wong still remembers the day in 1972 when he first heard neighbourhood kids rave about a figure who seemed larger than life: Bruce Lee.

Hoping to attract tourists, Iran looks to neighbours

Iran, largely shunned by western tourists, is making a push to attract visitors from wealthy Gulf Arab states and other nearby countries to boost its sanctions-hit economy.

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