Ukraine claims new advances in Russia, Belgorod declares emergency
Ukraine on Wednesday pressed its surprise offensive in Russian territory and bombarded the neighbouring border region of Belgorod, where the governor has declared a state of emergency.
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Seoul authorities find toxic substances in Shein and Temu products
Women's accessories sold by some of the world's most popular online shopping firms contained toxic substances sometimes hundreds of times above acceptable levels, authorities in Seoul said Wednesday.
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Chinese ex-naval captain charged with illegally entering Taiwan
A former Chinese naval captain arrested for illegally entering Taiwan by boat was formally charged Wednesday, but prosecutors said "no military or national security involvement" was linked to his act.
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Unpopular Japan PM Kishida to step down
Japan's unpopular Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is set to quit after announcing on Wednesday he will not seek re-election as party chief.
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Asian markets extend gains as US inflation data boost rate hopes
Equities marched higher Wednesday after hopes for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut next month were boosted by data showing US wholesale prices rose less than forecast last month.
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Japan PM Kishida to exit party leadership race
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Wednesday he will not seek re-election as head of his party, meaning the end of his premiership after just under three years.
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Sudan ceasefire talks set to start despite army no-show
US-mediated Sudan ceasefire talks were to kick off in Switzerland on Wednesday, even though the Sudanese government is set to stay away.
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Ligue 1 begins post-Mbappe era further weakened after TV rights fiasco
While France basks in the glow of the dazzling Paris Olympics, French football is trying to shake off a hangover from its own disastrous summer as the first Ligue 1 season of the post-Kylian Mbappe era begins this weekend.
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Londoners 'speed date' for the ideal housemate
"I'm a software engineer," says Josephine Wright, cocktail in hand, as she introduces herself to another woman at a bar in west London.
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Melbourne officials vote to ban rental e-scooters
Melbourne has become the latest city to ban rental e-scooters, abruptly moving to end a trial contract with two firms after a community revolt.
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