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Biden hails 'unbreakable' Japan ties during PM's lavish state visit

Biden hails 'unbreakable' Japan ties during PM's lavish state visit

President Joe Biden hailed "unbreakable" US-Japanese ties Wednesday as he hosted Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for a White House state visit featuring a major upgrade in defense ties against a resurgent China.

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England's Mitchell says smaller rugby balls could aid the women's game

England's Mitchell says smaller rugby balls could aid the women's game

England coach John Mitchell believes smaller balls could be a valuable recruitment tool for women's rugby union.

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Delta eyes record Q2 on still-strong demand

Delta eyes record Q2 on still-strong demand

Delta Air Lines reported another round of strong earnings on Wednesday as it forecast a record second quarter based on consistently strong travel appetite.

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Hot US inflation data hammers Wall Street stocks

Hot US inflation data hammers Wall Street stocks

Wall Street stocks slumped Wednesday after data showed US consumer inflation continued to accelerate last month, reducing the chances of an early interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve.

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Rangers accuse Dundee of 'unprofessionalism' after match postponed

Rangers accuse Dundee of 'unprofessionalism' after match postponed

Rangers accused Dundee of "negligence and unprofessionalism" on Wednesday after their Scottish Premiership match was postponed again due to a waterlogged pitch at Dens Park.

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Sons of Hamas leader killed in Gaza as truce talks drag on

Sons of Hamas leader killed in Gaza as truce talks drag on

The leader of Hamas said on Wednesday Israel had killed three of his sons in an air strike in Gaza as the war in the Palestinian territory raged despite ongoing truce negotiations in Cairo.

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Joy, relief as Senegal ferry link with isolated south reopens

Joy, relief as Senegal ferry link with isolated south reopens

A ferry service between Senegal's capital and the isolated southern Casamance region has resumed to the joy and relief of many who said its months-long suspension had cost them dearly.

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Contentious reform of EU asylum laws put to vote

Contentious reform of EU asylum laws put to vote

EU lawmakers on Wednesday voted on a contentious reform of Europe's asylum policies that would harden border procedures and force all the bloc's 27 nations to share responsibility.

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Klopp warns Liverpool to beware 'super-disciplined' Atalanta

Klopp warns Liverpool to beware 'super-disciplined' Atalanta

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has told his side to prepare for a "super-disciplined" Atalanta when they face the Italian team in a Europa League quarter-final at Anfield on Thursday.

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Top players seek calmness with final work on eve of Masters

Top players seek calmness with final work on eve of Masters

Jon Rahm relaxed after a successful Champions Dinner while Rory McIlroy sought mental calmness in Wednesday's last practice session ahead of Thursday's start of the 88th Masters.

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