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Al Hilal coach warns no celebrating yet despite world record

Al Hilal coach warns no celebrating yet despite world record

Al Hilal coach Jorge Jesus called their record of 28 consecutive wins "momentous" but warned it will mean nothing if they finish the season without silverware.

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Top French school head resigns accused of domestic violence

Top French school head resigns accused of domestic violence

The head of one of France's leading universities said Wednesday he was stepping down after being ordered to stand trial in a domestic violence case.

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Australian wine industry toasts expected end to China tariffs

Australian wine industry toasts expected end to China tariffs

The Australian wine industry welcomed news on Wednesday that China could begin lifting punitive tariffs within weeks, raising hopes that the country's red wine glut will soon ease.

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China warns proposed TikTok ban will 'come back to bite' US

China warns proposed TikTok ban will 'come back to bite' US

Beijing warned on Wednesday that a proposed ban on Chinese-owned video-sharing app TikTok would "inevitably come back to bite the United States".

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Markets mixed as traders struggle to keep up with Wall St rally

Markets mixed as traders struggle to keep up with Wall St rally

Asian markets were mixed Wednesday as investors struggled to keep up with Wall Street, though forecast-beating US inflation data did little to dent expectations that the Federal Reserve will begin cutting interest rates this year.

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Former England boss Jones says 'best to come' from Marcus Smith

Former England boss Jones says 'best to come' from Marcus Smith

Marcus Smith's "best time is to come", former England head coach Eddie Jones said on Wednesday, following the fly-half's Twickenham heroics.

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Volkswagen's 2023 profits rise, outlook for this year cautious

Volkswagen's 2023 profits rise, outlook for this year cautious

German auto giant Volkswagen on Wednesday reported a forecast-beating rise in profits for 2023, boosted by higher vehicle deliveries, but gave a cautious outlook for this year.

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Cathay Pacific 'is back' with first annual profit since 2019

Cathay Pacific 'is back' with first annual profit since 2019

Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific on Wednesday reported its first annual net profit in four years, citing a surge in demand as it emerges from the impact of the financial hub's Covid isolation.

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'Katespiracy' explodes after UK royal photo gaffe

'Katespiracy' explodes after UK royal photo gaffe

The picture was meant to douse speculation about the whereabouts and health of Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales, but instead her manipulated image unleashed a torrent of internet-breaking rumors and conspiracy theories.

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Moldova battles for soul of pro-Russian Gagauzia

Moldova battles for soul of pro-Russian Gagauzia

Language teacher Sorina Stoianova has found herself at the forefront of Moldova's efforts to counter Russian influence in its rebel Gagauzia region, which borders Ukraine.

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