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Trump turns to golf, family business on Irish visit's second day

Rybakina reigns serene as new world number one

Defiant Sabalenka motivated by US Open defeat

South Africa defeat New Zealand 43-28 to complete 3-1 series victory

Houthis say hit Saudi base after renewed fighting with Yemeni govt forces

Rybakina triumphs in US Open, denies Sabalenka three-peat

Gilbert Arenas questions Jonathan Kuminga's decision to join Minnesota

Akron fan's honorary play-calling stint ends with opening-drive fumble

Cristian Mungiu's Fjord examines a family's conflict with Norwegian child authorities

Louisiana's developing roster faces USC as Trojans enter as heavy favorites

United States beats Spain 76-66 to set up World Cup final against France

Christa Pike seeks clemency before September 30 execution in Tennessee

Queens residents seek renewed enforcement along Roosevelt Avenue

Utah hosts Arkansas as both programs begin seasons under new coaches

Trump jury reconvenes, New York on edge over likely indictment

A grand jury was set to reconvene in New York on Wednesday as it weighs whether to charge ex-president Donald Trump over hush money paid to a porn star.

25 injured after ship lurches in Edinburgh dock

Fifteen were taken to hospital and 10 others treated for injuries on Wednesday after a ship tipped over in high winds at a dry dock in Edinburgh, prompting emergency services to declare a "major incident".

Stock markets mixed before crucial Fed rate call

Wall Street fell but European stock markets rose on Wednesday as investors awaited the US Federal Reserve's latest interest rate decision following upheaval in the banking sector.

King Charles visit to France at risk of strikes, disruption

King Charles III risks facing rubbish-strewn streets, transport strikes and disruption to his visit when he travels to France next week for his first foreign trip.

10 Yemeni troops killed as new fighting clouds peace efforts

At least 10 soldiers were killed in renewed fighting in Yemen, military sources told AFP on Wednesday, despite diplomatic efforts to halt the long-running war in the Arab world's poorest country.

EU unveils 'right to repair' rules to cut tech waste

The EU's executive arm proposed new rules on Wednesday that would force manufacturers to allow customers to have broken products repaired, in a bid to cut the number thrown out.

Uganda faces calls to reject 'appalling' anti-LGBTQ bill

The United Nations and the United States led calls Wednesday for Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni to reject what has been labelled an "appalling" anti-gay bill.

Rohingya sceptical of Myanmar refugee return offer

Rohingya refugees said Wednesday they doubted Myanmar was offering a genuine return to their homeland, as a spokesman for the country's military junta said it would begin welcoming back members of the persecuted minority as soon as next month.

Springbok Thomas du Toit to join Bath after World Cup

South Africa tight-head prop Thomas du Toit will join Bath after this year's Rugby World Cup, the English club announced on Wednesday.

Sakamoto hits high notes to lead at skating worlds

Japan's defending champion Kaori Sakamoto hailed her "best performance of the season" as she took the lead after the women's short programme at the world figure skating championships on Wednesday.

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