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Famed Thai holiday isles suffer water shortages after heatwave

Nissan annual net profit nearly doubles on-year

Putin says nuclear forces 'always' on alert in Victory Day speech

Chinese cities lift curbs on buying homes as property crisis bites

Malaysian team pulls out of season opener after footballer acid attack

Japan's Mount Fuji barrier delayed

Markets' rally stutters as traders eye rate cut outlook

Spanish bank BBVA goes hostile in Sabadell takeover bid

S. Korea president admits 'shortcomings' in rare address

Romania opens first crowd-funded hospital

Swift and Beyonce show the lucrative pop-fashion liaison

US forges new 'battery belt' in hopes of electric future

Growing up, Devante Cuthbertson assumed he might have to leave his North Carolina hometown to pursue a career, but a new multi-billion-dollar Toyota battery plant is offering him a reason to stay put.

Biden threatens to stop arm shipments if Israel invades Rafah

President Joe Biden said Wednesday he would stop US weapons supplies to Israel if it attacks Rafah in southern Gaza, his most direct warning to date over the prosecution of the war against Hamas.

Nuggets' Jokic scoops third NBA Most Valuable Player award

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic was named NBA Most valuable Player for the third time in four seasons on Wednesday.

Alleged killer of Australian, US surfers to be prosecuted

A Mexican court on Wednesday ordered the alleged murderer of two Australians and an American killed during a surfing trip to be prosecuted, as grieving relatives awaited the repatriation of their bodies.

Biden says will stop some arm shipments if Israel invades Rafah

President Joe Biden said Wednesday he would stop US weapons supplies to Israel if it attacks Rafah in southern Gaza, his most direct warning to date over the prosecution of the war against Hamas.

Men or bears? Women's safety debate pops on social media

If you're a woman alone in a forest, would you rather be approached by a random man or... a bear?

Bayern's Neuer laments 'brutal, bitter' Champions League howler

Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer said his late Champions League semi-final howler against Real Madrid was "extremely bitter" as his side were knocked out of the tournament.

Joselu inspires Madrid comeback with 'heart' to beat Bayern, reach Champions League final

Real Madrid produced a spectacular comeback with "heart" against Bayern Munich to reach the Champions League final on Wednesday with Joselu striking twice in the dying minutes, earning them a 2-1 win to progress 4-3 on aggregate.

'Absolute disaster': Bayern boss Tuchel slams late offside call

Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel slammed a late offside call, calling the decision an "absolute disaster" as Real Madrid eliminated his side in the Champions League semi-finals on Wednesday.

Three things about Real Madrid match-winner Joselu

Real Madrid came from behind in the dying minutes of their semi-final second leg tie to stun Bayern Munich and reach the Champions League final on Wednesday.

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