Stocks, oil prices slump on economic headwinds
Stock markets and oil prices slumped Wednesday as investors reacted to weak Chinese growth data and an unexpected rise in UK inflation.
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Yemen aid groups voice 'grave concern' over Red Sea escalation
More than 20 humanitarian groups have expressed serious concern about the military escalation in Yemen, warning it will delay shipments and push up prices in the heavily aid-dependent country.
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Jamie George to captain England in Six Nations
Jamie George will captain England in the Six Nations, the Rugby Football Union announced Wednesday.
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Crashes highlight 'brutal strain' of World Cup skiing calendar
Season-ending crashes for two of the biggest names in alpine skiing have laid bare the "brutal strain" of World Cup downhill racing, with organisers facing criticism for packing rescheduled speed events into an already-charged calendar.
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Birthday in absence for Gaza's youngest hostage
Kfir Bibas, with his red hair and pink stuffed elephant, was less than nine months old when Hamas militants snatched him from his bed in an Israeli kibbutz on October 7.
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Money weighs on would-be Chinese parents as population falls
Young Chinese are increasingly hesitant to start families, citing economic concerns exacerbated by rigid social norms around child-rearing, even as their government grows desperate to boost the birth rate and stave off a demographic crisis.
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PSG's Lee Kang-in repays Klinsmann to become S. Korean linchpin
Lee Kang-in has been called "a joy" and "a flower" by South Korea coach Jurgen Klinsmann and his performance in their Asian Cup opener showed why the German is so smitten.
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Israel escalates Gaza strikes after medicine-for-aid deal
Israel stepped up strikes on the south of war-torn Gaza Wednesday, ahead of the expected delivery of medicines for hostages in exchange for humanitarian aid under a newly brokered deal.
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Sabalenka blasts past teenager into Australian Open third round
Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka pummelled her second straight teenage qualifier into submission Wednesday to ease into the Australian Open third round.
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Alldritt named France's Six Nations captain in Dupont's absence
Gregory Alldritt will captain France in the Six Nations with regular skipper Antoine Dupont away on Olympic sevens duty, the French Rugby Federation announced on Wednesday.
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