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White House warns Kyiv it cannot say when Ukraine aid will come

White House warns Kyiv it cannot say when Ukraine aid will come

A top US official said Wednesday that Washington could not predict when a vital $60-billion military aid package for Ukraine would be passed, as a fresh round of aerial bombardments killed civilians in both Russia and Ukraine.

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Talks push on in Haiti as gangs choke capital

Talks push on in Haiti as gangs choke capital

Negotiations to form a transitional council to govern Haiti advanced on Wednesday, as the United States airlifted more citizens to safety from gang violence that has plunged the impoverished country into chaos.

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Lions cornerback Sutton wanted on domestic violence charge

Lions cornerback Sutton wanted on domestic violence charge

Authorities in Florida on Wednesday sought the public's help in tracking down Detroit Lions cornerback Cameron Sutton, who is wanted in connection with an alleged domestic violence incident.

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FIA chief cleared in Las Vegas GP interference probe

FIA chief cleared in Las Vegas GP interference probe

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem was on Wednesday cleared of accusations that he interfered with the organisation of last year's inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix.

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Police search Spanish football federation offices over alleged corruption

Police search Spanish football federation offices over alleged corruption

Spanish police searched the Spanish football federation (RFEF) headquarters and its former president Luis Rubiales' house among other locations as part of an investigation into alleged corruption and other crimes, judicial sources said Wednesday.

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Gucci owner Kering's shares suffer historic fall after sales warning

Gucci owner Kering's shares suffer historic fall after sales warning

Gucci owner Kering had its worst ever day on the Paris stock market Wednesday after it warned that it was expecting a sharp drop in sales in the first quarter.

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US Fed holds key rate, pencils in 3 cuts this year

US Fed holds key rate, pencils in 3 cuts this year

The US Federal Reserve voted Wednesday to hold interest rates at a 23-year high for a fifth consecutive meeting, while signaling it still expects to make three cuts this year.

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England's Owen Farrell open to Test return

England's Owen Farrell open to Test return

Owen Farrell has left open the possibility of returning to international rugby, be it with England or the 2025 British and Irish Lions, after calling a halt to his Test career.

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Philipsen adds Brugge-De Panne honours after San Remo win

Philipsen adds Brugge-De Panne honours after San Remo win

Jasper Philipsen won the Classic Brugge De-Panne in a sprint finish on Wednesday, following up on his Milan-San Remo success at the weekend.

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Newcastle defender Botman ruled out for up to nine months

Newcastle defender Botman ruled out for up to nine months

Newcastle and the Netherlands were dealt a huge blow on Wednesday as it was revealed defender Sven Botman could be sidelined for the rest of the year by an anterior cruciate ligament injury.

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