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Israel conducting 'gradual de facto annexation' of W.Bank: UN official

Israel conducting 'gradual de facto annexation' of W.Bank: UN official

A top UN official warned Wednesday that steps by Israel to tighten control of areas of the West Bank administered by the Palestinian Authority amount to "gradual de facto annexation."

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Alcaraz, Sinner cruise into Qatar Open quarter-finals

Alcaraz, Sinner cruise into Qatar Open quarter-finals

Carlos Alcaraz maintained his 100-percent start to the year by battling past Frenchman Valentin Royer in Doha on Wednesday, while his great rival Jannik Sinner also secured a quarter-final place.

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Mavs confirm Irving will miss rest of NBA season

Mavs confirm Irving will miss rest of NBA season

The Dallas Mavericks said star Kyrie Irving will miss the rest of the NBA season as he continues to recover from knee surgery in March.

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Environmental groups sue Trump administration over scrapped climate rule

Environmental groups sue Trump administration over scrapped climate rule

A coalition of environmental and health groups filed suit Wednesday against the Trump administration's repeal of a key scientific finding that underpinned federal climate regulations.

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Major US naval, air buildup sets stage for potential Iran war

Major US naval, air buildup sets stage for potential Iran war

The massive US military buildup in the Middle East, including warships, fighter jets, and refueling aircraft, lays the foundation for a potentially sustained campaign against Iran -- should President Donald Trump give the order.

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Eight skiers missing in California avalanche found dead

Eight skiers missing in California avalanche found dead

Eight of the nine skiers missing in California after an avalanche have been found dead and one remains missing in horrific blizzard conditions, police said Wednesday.

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White House tells Iran to do deal as Trump hints at US strikes

White House tells Iran to do deal as Trump hints at US strikes

The White House warned on Wednesday that Iran would be "wise" to do a deal with the United States as President Donald Trump once again hinted at military action.

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Gordon scores four as Newcastle hit Qarabag for six

Gordon scores four as Newcastle hit Qarabag for six

Anthony Gordon starred with a brilliant four-goal haul as Newcastle crushed Qarabag 6-1 in the first leg of their Champions League play-off tie on Wednesday.

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French far-right leader accuses Macron, allies of strengthening hard-left after activist killed

French far-right leader accuses Macron, allies of strengthening hard-left after activist killed

France's far-right leader Jordan Bardella on Wednesday accused President Emmanuel Macron and his allies of helping strengthen the hard-left as Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed shock at the fatal beating of a far-right activist blamed on the ultra left.

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Zuckerberg tells jury regrets slow progress on spotting under-13s on Instagram

Zuckerberg tells jury regrets slow progress on spotting under-13s on Instagram

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday said he regretted the slow progress his company made in identifying underage users on Instagram as he testified at a landmark social media addiction trial in Los Angeles.

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