Burkina establishes 'government on war footing': PM
Burkina Faso's new government on Wednesday declared its top priority would be to secure the nation's territory, after the latest coup to rock the jihadist-torn Sahel state.
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Would-be crypto investors in Singapore could face risk awareness tests
People looking to trade cryptocurrency in Singapore may soon have to take a test to prove they understand what they are getting into, the central bank said Wednesday, as it looks to prevent clueless investors from bankrupting themselves.
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Climate crisis: Transition of global economy way off track
Across virtually every sector, the greening of the global economy is unfolding far too slowly to stave off climate catastrophe, according to a sobering report Wednesday from a consortium of research organisations.
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Bellingham shoots down transfer speculations
Borussia Dortmund's teenage midfielder Jude Bellingham said he has not turned his mind to an off-season move, despite persistent rumours linking him to some of Europe's top clubs.
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Ireland shock England as New Zealand suffer T20 World Cup washout
Ireland and rain had a major impact on the T20 World Cup Wednesday as England suffered a shock defeat and New Zealand were denied the chance to take advantage when their match with Afghanistan was washed out.
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UN warns Somalia humanitarian crisis remains 'dire'
The United Nations said on Wednesday that the humanitarian response to the crisis in Somalia where a historic drought is threatening famine has gathered pace but warned the situation remained "dire".
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Boeing reports $3.3 bn loss due to rising defense program costs
Boeing reported a surprise $3.3 billion third-quarter loss Wednesday because of swelling costs on several defense programs due in part to supply chain expenses.
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Iran security forces open fire as thousands mourn Mahsa Amini
Iranian security forces opened fire on protesters who massed in their thousands on Wednesday in Mahsa Amini's hometown to mark 40 days since her death, a human rights group said.
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Varane out till World Cup, Ronaldo in squad for Europa League clash
French World Cup winning defender Raphael Varane's hopes of playing in this year's finals dimmed on Wednesday as Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag said he will not play before the tournament gets underway on November 20.
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Macron, Scholz meet in bid to defuse Paris-Berlin tensions
French President Emmanuel Macron hosted German Chancellor Olaf Scholz for lunch Wednesday, with the leaders hoping to pare back differences on energy and defence and revitalise the European Union's key double act.
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