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20 migrants missing after wreck off Italy: UN

20 migrants missing after wreck off Italy: UN

At least 20 migrants were missing in the Mediterranean after their vessel sank off the Italian island of Lampedusa, Italy's coastguard and a senior UN official said Wednesday.

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Dark, music-filled 'Joker' sequel brings Lady Gaga star power to Venice

Dark, music-filled 'Joker' sequel brings Lady Gaga star power to Venice

A dark and music-filled "Joker" sequel brought Lady Gaga to Venice Wednesday, playing the star-crossed love interest of the DC Comics-inspired anti-hero in one of the year's most anticipated films.

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China shine in Paralympic powerlifting as Lingling betters own world record

China shine in Paralympic powerlifting as Lingling betters own world record

China's women dominated the first day of powerlifting at the Paris Paralympics as Guo Lingling improved her world record in the up to 45kg class on Wednesday.

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Troubled Burberry exits London's top-tier shares index

Troubled Burberry exits London's top-tier shares index

British luxury fashion label Burberry is set to exit London's FTSE 100 after 15 years at the top-tier index, the stock exchange announced Wednesday, as analysts cited strategic mistakes and weak demand from China.

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Napoli outcast Osimhen joins Galatasaray on loan

Napoli outcast Osimhen joins Galatasaray on loan

Napoli outcast Victor Osimhen has agreed a season-long loan with Galatasaray without an option to buy, the Turkish champions and the Italian club confirmed on Wednesday.

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Head slays Scotland in rapid Australia T20 win

Head slays Scotland in rapid Australia T20 win

Travis Head smashed 80 off 25 balls as Australia chased down Scotland's 154 to win Wednesday's T20 international in Edinburgh inside 10 overs.

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Spanish PM picks minister as central bank chief, sparking row

Spanish PM picks minister as central bank chief, sparking row

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday appointed his minister for digital affairs Jose Luis Escriva as the Bank of Spain's new governor, raising concerns about the central bank's independence.

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Markets struggle but limit losses

Markets struggle but limit losses

Stock markets slipped on Wednesday as tech firms fought to limit recent losses while disappointing data on US trade also hit sentiment.

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Collisions and variables, 1500m stars ready to jockey for Zurich win

Collisions and variables, 1500m stars ready to jockey for Zurich win

Norway's Jakob Ingebrigtsen resumes his rivalry with Briton Josh Kerr at Thursday's Diamond League meeting in Zurich, and the race promises to be a humdinger.

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Sinner eyes US Open semi-final as Swiatek looks to halt US surge

Sinner eyes US Open semi-final as Swiatek looks to halt US surge

Jannik Sinner attempts to reach a maiden US Open semi-final on Wednesday as fellow world number one Iga Swiatek hopes to stem an American championship surge.

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