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Zelensky says Ukraine ready for 'de-escalatory steps'

Etihad capacity rises as war disruption weighs on annual earnings

In-form Malen fires Roma to Serie A summit, Inter on their heels

At G20 summit, US unravels power plant climate rules

Lebanese agency reports Israeli shelling and gunfire in south

US stocks retreat on AI warnings as oil prices, bond yields rise

Russian disinformation campaign sets sights on US midterms

Expert proposes phased digital reform for Arab business schools

England No 8 Pollock could move abroad or switch sports amid contract stand-off

Trump rejects 'hoax' warnings that AI could destroy humanity

Canada makes pitch as safe place to invest in 'uncertain world'

Houthis say Saudi Arabia hits Yemen with 54 strikes after attack on bases

In-form Malen fires Roma to Serie A summit

Why the far right is losing ground in Sweden

Spurs poised for Wembanyama pick after winning NBA draft lottery

The San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday were awarded the top pick in next month's NBA draft, leaving them in pole position to land French prodigy Victor Wembanyama.

Iconic New York discount luxury store reopens after pandemic bust

Forced to shutter during the Covid-19 pandemic, discount luxury goods store Century21 reopened its flagship location in Manhattan on Tuesday, drawing elated crowds of bargain hunters back to the New York institution.

Thai football chiefs apologise after red cards mar final

Thai football chiefs apologised and vowed to investigate on Wednesday after their Southeast Asian Games men's final against Indonesia was marred by two mass brawls and four red cards.

Ex-PM Truss urges UK to get tough with China on Taiwan

Britain's former prime minister Liz Truss on Wednesday urged her successor Rishi Sunak to get tough with China on issues such as Taiwan, describing the democratic island as "an enduring rebuke to totalitarianism".

Thai football chiefs apologise after bad-tempered regional final

Thai football bosses apologised and vowed to investigate on Wednesday after their Southeast Asian Games men's final against Indonesia was marred by two mass brawls and four red cards.

Japan ramps up G7 security after PM attacks

Security is tight at every G7 summit, but this year's host Japan has more to prove than most, after an attack last month on the prime minister and the 2022 assassination of ex-premier Shinzo Abe.

Football chaos brings curtain down on drama-filled SEA Games

Nearly two weeks of triumphs, tears and the occasional tantrum will come to an end Wednesday when the Southeast Asian Games close in Cambodia, with Vietnam topping the final medals table.

Jokic dominates as Nuggets hold off Lakers in opener

Nikola Jokic produced a dominant display as the Denver Nuggets held off a late Los Angeles Lakers fightback to win their NBA Western Conference finals opener 132-126 on Tuesday.

The second life of Hiroshima's origami cranes

At a hillside temple, a monk in saffron robes blows a refrain on a conch and begins chanting prayers as thousands of origami cranes donated to Hiroshima burn.

'Pushing back': G7 seeks influence with expanded guestlist

When G7 leaders meet in Hiroshima this week, they won't be alone: eight non-members including major developing economies have been invited in a bid to sway opinion on Russia and China.

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