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Kering shares tumble as Gucci fails to reassure investors

Asian stocks mixed ahead of weekend as tech recovers early losses

West Bank attack wounds 5 as Israel PM cancels events

How five Boeing 777s linked Madagascar's power elite to Iran

Ahead of APEC summit, Trump comes knocking on Kim's door

South Korea proposes holding border talks with North

Emergency nurseries rescue DR Congo's Ebola orphans

Ukraine's young figure skaters twizzle on despite Russian threat

Bezzecchi tops Australian MotoGP practice as wallaby hops onto track

Asian football endorses Infantino re-election as FIFA president

Under-threat Ospreys bet on new ground and Australian 'stardust'

Complete Kane hopes for 'special night' as Ballon d'Or rumours swirl

India stirs up its gastronomy with French cooking schools

Rooney calls United squad 'selfish babies' after Fernandes criticism

Birkenstock shares fall in Wall Street debut

Shares of German sandals maker Birkenstock fell about 10 percent from their introductory price on Wednesday, in premiere trades on a New York Stock Exchange whose floor was dotted with the footwear.

Mum first priority before Pakistan, says India's Bumrah

India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah says seeing his mother again takes priority over Saturday's blockbuster World Cup clash against arch-rivals Pakistan.

Chunky champ: Fat Bear Week winner is crowned

Fat Bear Week 2023 is in the books, with a specimen called 128 Grazer nabbing the title of bulkiest bruin in an Alaskan national park.

Inmates free hostages at Paraguay prison, end riot

Inmates at Paraguay's largest prison on Wednesday freed 22 guards they had taken hostage during a riot that has now ended after negotiations with authorities, police said.

Fiji's Matavesi a doubt for England quarter after father's death

Fiji hooker Sam Matavesi is a doubt for the team's Rugby World Cup quarterfinal against England this weekend after having returned home following the death of his father.

Republicans nominate Scalise for US House speaker

Republicans nominated Steve Scalise as their candidate for speaker of the US House of Representatives Wednesday as they sought to heal bitter internal divisions paralyzing their domestic agenda and preventing action on the Israel crisis.

Scotland game important but not 'revenge' says Spain coach

Spain coach Luis de La Fuente said his team were not out for "revenge" against Scotland on Thursday but victory would "almost" book La Roja's place at Euro 2024.

Jada Pinkett Smith says separated from Will Smith since 2016

Actor Jada Pinkett Smith has been separated from husband Will Smith since 2016 -- six years before the infamous "Oscars Slap" -- she revealed in an interview that aired Wednesday.

Haiti police chief welcomes help to beat 'urban guerilla' gangs

A Kenyan-led multinational force will hopefully help bring some semblance of stability to Haiti, where gang violence has escalated into a form of "urban guerrilla" warfare, the Caribbean country's police chief tells AFP.

Kohli, Naveen bury IPL hatchet with World Cup hug

India superstar Virat Kohli and Afghanistan fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq put an ugly IPL episode behind them with a warm embrace during their World Cup clash on Wednesday.

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