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Sri Lanka Tamils mark 15 years since end of civil war

Taiwan and China: different views across the strait

One more killed in French archipelago as troops try and restore order

Hapless Crusaders suffer first loss to Brumbies in 15 years

Ukraine's young soldiers voice support for mobilisation law

French troops try to restore order in crisis-hit New Caledonia

Vunivalu sent off as Fijian Drua beat Reds in Suva

Ineos drives towards hydrogen car future

Slovakia reels from PM's shooting as suspect goes to court

Death toll from Texas storm rises to 7

'Danger behind the beauty': more solar storms could be heading our way

Krishna stars as India down West Indies to clinch ODI series

Fast bowler Prasidh Krishna led India's inspired bowling to outplay West Indies by 44 runs in the second one-day international and clinch the series on Wednesday.

Climate hope as scientists in UK set fusion record

Scientists in Britain announced Wednesday they had smashed a previous record for generating fusion energy, hailing it as a "milestone" on the path towards cheap, clean power and a cooler planet.

Researchers brave relentless violence to work in DR Congo

As Tony Ukety peers into a microscope in an effort to wipe out a devastating tropical disease, he is acutely aware that there is a more immediate threat looming outside the walls of his research centre.

Germany taps Greenpeace chief Morgan as first climate envoy

Germany's foreign minister on Wednesday unveiled former Greenpeace chief Jennifer Morgan as her special climate envoy, as part of a pledge to put the battle against global warming "at the top" of the diplomatic agenda.

'Bavaria Express' steams to third straight luge Olympic gold

Germany extended their domination of the luge track in Beijing on Wednesday as Tobias Wendl and Tobias Arlt won the men's doubles title for the third straight Winter Games.

Madagascar cyclone toll rises to 80

The death toll from Tropical Cyclone Batsirai has risen to 80, Madagascar's authorities said Wednesday, releasing data from the regions hardest-hit by the storm that left bodies buried under their collapsed homes.

West Ham fine Zouma 'maximum amount' for abusing pet cat

West Ham on Wednesday fined defender Kurt Zouma the "maximum amount possible" for mistreating his pet cat as the RSPCA charity said it had taken two animals belonging to the France international into care.

FIFA backs semi-automated offside system to boost VAR

FIFA hopes the rolling out of its semi-automated offside technology being trialled at the Club World Cup will not only speed up decision-making but offer increased clarity for football supporters.

Dutch museum grapples with history of Indonesian independence

A bullet-torn shirt and photos of freedom fighters are among the exhibits documenting Indonesia's struggle for independence from the Dutch in a groundbreaking show at Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum.

England could end Covid isolation requirement by March: Johnson

England will scrap the legal requirement to self-isolate after testing positive for Covid-19 later this month if infection levels remain stable, Prime Minister Boris Johnson unexpectedly announced Wednesday.

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