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Indonesia battles Mount Bromo wildfire as El Nino takes root

PU Prime Expands Gold Trading with the Launch of XAUUSD247

STARCARES Revamps Basketball Court at the University of Lagos for Future Healthcare Professionals

Oil extends gains and stocks mostly down on fresh Hormuz worries

Eight dead, including teen suspect's grandparents, in Thailand shooting

Four dead, 15 injured in Thailand school shooting: deputy minister

Indonesia traps monkey to end rampage that wounded 18 people

Military shake-up poses little threat to Ukraine's drone revolution

Food security fears mount as UK farmers battle drought

Camels find unlikely home in outback Australia

Houthi missile attacks kill 58 Saudi-backed Yemeni govt forces

Departing US still owes money, says WHO chief

The United States has still not paid off its membership fee arrears at the World Health Organization, the WHO chief said Wednesday, with Washington's intention to leave conditional on paying up.

Joshua warm-up defeat would 'kill' Fury fight, warns promoter Warren

Veteran boxing promoter Frank Warren has warned Anthony Joshua that defeat by Kristian Prenga would "kill" plans for a long-awaited clash against fellow British former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury.

Sinner stops Jodar to book spot in Madrid Open semis

Jannik Sinner ended the inspired run of teen home favourite Rafael Jodar with a 6-2, 7-6 (7/0) victory at the Madrid Open on Wednesday to complete his set of semi-finals reached at all nine Masters 1000 tournaments.

Pogacar wins opening full stage to take Tour de Romandie lead

World champion Tadej Pogacar stamped his authority on the Tour de Romandie by sprinting to victory on Wednesday's opening full stage.

'River on fire': Toxic fumes as Ukrainian drones pound Russian oil town

Plumes of black smoke towered over the southern Russian town of Tuapse on Wednesday where residents wore face masks to shield themselves from polluted air after multiple Ukrainian drone strikes on a major oil refinery in the coastal town.

Pereira aiming to bring European glory back to Forest

Nottingham Forest boss Vitor Pereira has said he wants to emulate managerial great Brian Clough by bringing European glory to the club -- but does not expect a statue in the city.

Uber adds hotel booking in push to become 'everything app'

Uber on Wednesday unveiled a new feature allowing users to book a hotel room directly from its app, the latest step in its push to become a one-stop shop for everyday needs.

Oil spikes while stocks slip ahead of US Fed rate decision

Oil prices shot higher Wednesday on concerns of an extended blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, while Wall Street stocks mostly slid as investors awaited a US Fed rate decision and a slew of tech firm earnings.

Two Jewish men stabbed in 'terrorist' attack in London

Two Jewish men were stabbed Wednesday in north London, an attack police declared a "terrorist incident" and which follows a series of arson attacks targeting Jewish sites.

End of an era: last hereditary peers exit UK parliament

A centuries-old element of Britain's parliament came to an end on Wednesday as hereditary peers took their seats in the House of Lords for the final time.

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