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Hunger grips war-torn Gaza as truce talks resume in Cairo

Hunger grips war-torn Gaza as truce talks resume in Cairo

Heavy fighting rocked besieged Gaza on Wednesday as aid agencies warned of looming famine, a day after a UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire was blocked by a US veto.

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Amid torrid spell, Bayern say Tuchel to leave at end of season

Amid torrid spell, Bayern say Tuchel to leave at end of season

Bayern Munich said Wednesday they would part ways with manager Thomas Tuchel at the end of the season, as the reigning German champions struggled to stay in the Bundesliga title race.

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Afghan Taliban official says taking pictures 'a major sin'

Afghan Taliban official says taking pictures 'a major sin'

A Taliban official said journalists were committing "a major sin" by taking pictures, Afghan media reported on Wednesday.

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David, Marsh propel Australia to thrilling T20 win over New Zealand

David, Marsh propel Australia to thrilling T20 win over New Zealand

Tim David hit a four off the last ball to give Australia a nail-biting six-wicket victory over New Zealand in the first Twenty20 international in Wellington on Wednesday.

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Amid torrid spell, Bayern says Tuchel to leave at end of season

Amid torrid spell, Bayern says Tuchel to leave at end of season

Bayern Munich said Wednesday they would part ways with manager Thomas Tuchel at the end of the season, as the reigning German champions struggled to stay in the Bundesliga title race.

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France seeks to placate farmers as protests flare up again

France seeks to placate farmers as protests flare up again

France's Prime Minister Gabriel Attal sought to head off fresh farmers' protests Wednesday, as they resumed direct action including dumping produce and blocking roads in pursuit of their demands.

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England back underfire Root, Bairstow to keep India series alive

England back underfire Root, Bairstow to keep India series alive

England are blocking out all "external noise" to help Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow hit form and keep the series alive against India in Friday's fourth Test in Ranchi.

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'Definitely a chance' Stokes will bowl in fourth India Test: Pope

'Definitely a chance' Stokes will bowl in fourth India Test: Pope

There is "definitely a chance" that England captain Ben Stokes will bowl in the fourth Test against India, his deputy Ollie Pope said Wednesday, in a badly needed boost for the tourists.

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China issues highest weather alert as temperatures plunge

China issues highest weather alert as temperatures plunge

Severe weather warnings were in place across swathes of China on Wednesday as temperatures plummeted across the south and Beijing shivered in snowy conditions.

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Kiribati's government not responsible for viral post, sorry

Kiribati's government not responsible for viral post, sorry

It was too good to be true. The government of Kiribati on Wednesday said it was not responsible for a light-hearted social media smackdown that went viral, prompting laughs around the world.

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