Venice recruits next generation in flooding fight
As rising waters fuel fears that Venice may one day be entirely submerged, local children are being educated on how to protect the lagoon, a fragile ecosystem threatened by climate change.
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Western tanks: political and military boost for Ukraine
Germany's move to deliver battle tanks to Ukraine, expected to be followed by a similar announcement from the US, marks a politically weighty step that could also offer Kyiv increased ability to breach Russian invaders' lines.
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Spurs sign Danjuma on loan from Villarreal
Tottenham have made their first signing of the January transfer window as Netherlands winger Arnaut Danjuma joined on loan from Villarreal for the rest of the season.
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UNESCO lists Yemen, Lebanon sites as world heritage in danger
The United Nations on Wednesday inscribed an ancient city and its dam in war-torn Yemen and a futurist park in cash-strapped Lebanon on its world heritage list.
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Stocks slip before economic updates
European and US stock markets slid on Wednesday as investors braced for key company earnings and economic growth data in the United States.
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Shiffrin hails 'best ever' skiing after breezing to record-extending Kronplatz win
Mikaela Shiffrin said Wednesday she was skiing better than ever after destroying the competition in the Kronplatz giant slalom and moving one step closer to becoming the most successful alpine World Cup skier of all-time.
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Spain pensioner held over Ukraine embassy, PM letter bombs
Spanish police arrested a pensioner Wednesday on suspicion he sent letter bombs targeting the prime minister and the Ukrainian embassy, authorities said.
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Wimbledon shorten men's doubles to three sets
Wimbledon will shorten men's doubles matches from best-of-five sets to best of three from this year's championships, the All England Club announced on Wednesday.
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Record-hunter Shiffrin blows away rivals to win Kronplatz giant slalom
Mikaela Shiffrin continued her bid to become the most successful alpine World Cup skier of all-time after winning Wednesday's giant slalom in Kronplatz.
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Thousands protest South Africa's energy crisis
Several thousands of people took to the streets in South Africa on Wednesday to protest a prolonged energy crisis that has resulted in crippling power cuts for the continent's most industrialised economy.
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