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McLaren will make 'practical' call on team orders in Abu Dhabi, says boss Brown

Stocks rise as investors look to more Fed rate cuts

Norris completes Abu Dhabi practice 'double top' to boost title bid

Chiba leads Liu at skating's Grand Prix Final

Meta partners with news outlets to expand AI content

Mainoo 'being ruined' at Man Utd: Scholes

Sri Lanka issues fresh landslide warnings as death toll hits 607

Guardiola says broadcasters owe him wine after nine-goal thriller

Netflix to buy Warner Bros. Discovery in deal of the decade

EU hits Musk's X with 120-mn-euro fine, risking Trump ire

French stars Moefana and Atonio return for Champions Cup

South Korea overcame 'crisis', leader says year after martial law

South Korean leader Lee Jae Myung said Wednesday the country had overcome an "unprecedented crisis" of democracy one year on from ousted president Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of martial law that sparked political turmoil.

Ukraine war fuels debate on neutrality in Austria

For 70 years, neutrality has been the cornerstone of Austria's foreign policy, but debate on it has resurfaced since Russia invaded Ukraine.

UK seniors fight loneliness with tea and a tango

All gloom was left outside as pensioners bustled into a room in Liverpool's centuries-old town hall for a tea dance, a lively antidote to getting older in Britain.

How anti-China disinformation shaped South Korea's year of crisis

Yoon Suk Yeol's botched attempt to impose martial law last year plunged South Korea into its worst political crisis in decades, providing fertile ground for disinformation to grow.

Indian rupee hits fresh record low past 90 per dollar

India's rupee fell to a fresh record low of over 90 per dollar Wednesday, extending recent declines, with traders partly blaming the delay in striking a trade deal with the United States.

Thunder beat Warriors to bag 13th straight win, Celtics down Knicks

The Oklahoma City Thunder staved off a ferocious Golden State Warriors fightback to bag their 13th consecutive win on Tuesday, pulling away 124-112 in their heavyweight NBA showdown.

Five-wicket Duffy puts New Zealand on top against West Indies

A five-wicket haul by Jacob Duffy gave New Zealand a 64-run first-innings lead over the West Indies with the tourists all out for 167 in the first Test on Wednesday.

US, Russia find 'no compromise' on territory after Ukraine talks

High-stakes US-Russia talks on ending the war in Ukraine failed to yield a breakthrough on Tuesday, as the Kremlin said "no compromise" had been found yet on the key question of territory.

Sri Lanka counts cyclone cost as toll hits 465

Sri Lankan authorities said Wednesday they would need some $7 billion to rebuild homes, industries and roads destroyed by Cyclone Ditwah, which has left at least 465 people dead so far.

Inglis to get nod for second Ashes Test as Cummins comeback rumours grow

Josh Inglis is expected to come into Australia's batting line-up for the second Ashes Test on Thursday as speculation grows that captain Pat Cummins might make a shock comeback in Brisbane.

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