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Four bodies found in Sicily yacht wreck search

Four bodies found in Sicily yacht wreck search

Divers searching for six missing people following the sinking of a superyacht off Sicily have found four bodies, a source close to the search told AFP Wednesday.

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City of Troy lands International Stakes in record time

City of Troy lands International Stakes in record time

City of Troy took another step towards equine greatness with an all-the-way success in the International Stakes at York on Wednesday.

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England maintain grip on first Test after Sri Lanka skipper De Silva departs

England maintain grip on first Test after Sri Lanka skipper De Silva departs

Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva rescued his side from a top-order collapse against England with a determined fifty only to fall shortly before tea on the opening day of the first Test at Old Trafford on Wednesday.

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Ford adjusts EV lineup as it aims to lower vehicle cost

Ford adjusts EV lineup as it aims to lower vehicle cost

Ford announced Wednesday fresh changes to its electric vehicle lineup, including the scuttling of a planned SUV model, lifting shares despite a hefty near-term profitability hit.

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Russia-China partnership 'yielding results', Putin says

Russia-China partnership 'yielding results', Putin says

President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that Russia's economic and trade links with China are "yielding results" as he welcomed Chinese Premier Li Qiang to the Kremlin.

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Maresca adamant Chelsea squad 'not a mess' after more transfer activity

Maresca adamant Chelsea squad 'not a mess' after more transfer activity

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca insisted Wednesday he was not presiding over a "mess" of a squad after the London club were involved in yet more transfer activity.

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House used for early Beatles gigs becomes holiday rental

House used for early Beatles gigs becomes holiday rental

A Liverpool house famous for hosting some of The Beatles' first gigs in the basement has been given a new lease of life listed on Airbnb.

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Ukraine civilians flee advancing Russian troops in east

Ukraine civilians flee advancing Russian troops in east

Ukrainian civilians on Wednesday fled areas close to the frontline as Russian troops steadily seized more territory across the eastern Donetsk region.

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Ayub and Shakeel rescue Pakistan in first Test against Bangladesh

Ayub and Shakeel rescue Pakistan in first Test against Bangladesh

Left-handers Saud Shakeel and Saim Ayub hit fighting half-centuries to help Pakistan recover to 158-4 on a rain-hit opening day of the first Test against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi on Wednesday.

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US, European stocks bounce as traders await Fed speech

US, European stocks bounce as traders await Fed speech

US and European stock markets rebounded Wednesday but Asia slipped as investors waited for a speech by US Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell at the end of the week.

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