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Ethiopia warring parties agree to truce, says mediator

Ethiopia warring parties agree to truce, says mediator

Warring sides in the brutal two-year conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray have agreed to a truce, the African Union's mediator said Wednesday following marathon talks in South Africa.

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From XXX to cookery? Erotic site OnlyFans seeks to shift debate

From XXX to cookery? Erotic site OnlyFans seeks to shift debate

A year is a long time in the history of OnlyFans, an online platform where people sell erotic photos and videos to their subscribers.

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Damning UK report slams police for inadequate vetting of officers

Damning UK report slams police for inadequate vetting of officers

A culture of misogyny and predatory behaviour is "prevalent" in many police forces across England and Wales, and fuelled by lax vetting standards, according to a report published Wednesday after a high-profile murder.

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Snyders exploring sale options for NFL's Commanders

Snyders exploring sale options for NFL's Commanders

Embattled Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder and his wife Tanya are exploring purchase deals for the NFL club, according to a team statement released Wednesday.

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'Stubborn' football chiefs urged to strengthen concussion rules

'Stubborn' football chiefs urged to strengthen concussion rules

Football's "stubbornness" towards dealing with head injuries is endangering the health of players, a British brain injury charity said on Wednesday.

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North Korea 'covertly' supplying artillery shells to Russia: W.House

North Korea 'covertly' supplying artillery shells to Russia: W.House

The United States said Wednesday that North Korea is sending a significant amount of artillery ammunition to Russia for its war in Ukraine, under cover of shipments to the Middle East or Africa.

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Medvedev crashes out of Paris Masters as Tsitsipas marches on

Medvedev crashes out of Paris Masters as Tsitsipas marches on

Australia's Alex de Minaur sent former world number one Daniil Medvedev crashing out of the Paris Masters on Wednesday, rediscovering his momentum in the final set to win 6-4, 2-6, 7-5.

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Celta Vigo replace Coudet with Carvalhal after poor La Liga start

Celta Vigo replace Coudet with Carvalhal after poor La Liga start

Celta Vigo sacked coach Eduardo Coudet and appointed Carlos Carvalhal in his stead on Wednesday after a bad string of results which left them 16th in La Liga, one point above the relegation zone.

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Israel's Netanyahu on cusp of victory with far-right allies

Israel's Netanyahu on cusp of victory with far-right allies

Veteran Israeli hawk Benjamin Netanyahu appeared on the cusp of returning to power Wednesday, with initial election results showing his alliance with the extreme right taking a narrow lead.

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Russia rejoins deal to ship vital Ukraine grain exports

Russia rejoins deal to ship vital Ukraine grain exports

Russia on Wednesday rejoined a deal to allow Ukrainian grain exports through the Black Sea but Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Moscow could pull out of the agreement again.

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