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Joselu earns Madrid incredible Bayern comeback to reach Champions League final

Joselu earns Madrid incredible Bayern comeback to reach Champions League final

Real Madrid produced a spectacular comeback against Bayern Munich to reach the Champions League final with Joselu striking twice late on, earning them a 2-1 win on Wednesday to progress 4-3 on aggregate.

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Israel destroys dozens of Bedouin homes in Negev desert

Israel destroys dozens of Bedouin homes in Negev desert

Israeli authorities destroyed around 50 homes belonging to Bedouins in the Negev desert on Wednesday, an AFP journalist reported, with Israel's far-right national security minister saying they were "illegal constructions".

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Brazil flooding death toll surpasses 100

Brazil flooding death toll surpasses 100

The death toll from devastating floods that have ravaged southern Brazil for days surpassed 100 on Wednesday, authorities said, as the search for dozens of missing people was interrupted by fresh storms.

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European stocks rise while Wall Street has another mixed session

European stocks rise while Wall Street has another mixed session

European stocks advanced Wednesday, with London striking another record, driven by hopes of interest rate cuts while Wall Street finished mixed on another day without major macroeconomic news.

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Ohtani interpreter to plead guilty over $17 mn fraud: US Justice Dept

Ohtani interpreter to plead guilty over $17 mn fraud: US Justice Dept

Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter has agreed to plead guilty over charges of illegally transferring nearly $17 million from the baseball star's bank account in order to pay off gambling debts, the United States Justice Department said Wednesday.

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Fiorentina reach Europa Conference League final

Fiorentina reach Europa Conference League final

Fiorentina reached a second consecutive Europa Conference League final on Wednesday thanks to a late penalty which earned the Italians a draw at Club Brugge and sent them through 4-3 on aggregate.

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Halting bomb delivery, Biden sends sternest sign yet to Israel

Halting bomb delivery, Biden sends sternest sign yet to Israel

In halting a shipment of thousands of bombs, President Joe Biden has sent his most serious signal yet both to Israel and his domestic critics, although it remains doubtful he can fundamentally alter the course of the war in Gaza.

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US Open champion Clark defends breakthrough title at Quail Hollow

US Open champion Clark defends breakthrough title at Quail Hollow

US Open champion Wyndham Clark is looking back on a "crazy" year since his breakthrough PGA Tour title at Quail Hollow and focusing on the first title defense of his career.

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Rangers to unveil Walter Smith statue on day of Scottish Cup final

Rangers to unveil Walter Smith statue on day of Scottish Cup final

Rangers will unveil a statue of former manager Walter Smith outside Ibrox shortly before the Scottish Cup final later this month, the Glasgow giants announced Wednesday.

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After Serbia, China's Xi arrives in Hungary to tighten bonds

After Serbia, China's Xi arrives in Hungary to tighten bonds

Following a visit to Serbia, Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Budapest on Wednesday in the last leg of his European tour aimed at strengthening already flourishing ties between Beijing and its closest EU ally.

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