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Ghislaine Maxwell appeals to overturn sex-crimes conviction

Ghislaine Maxwell appeals to overturn sex-crimes conviction

Lawyers for Ghislaine Maxwell on Tuesday asked a federal appeals court to overturn her conviction and 20-year sentence for helping Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse girls, US media reported.

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China says 'lab leak' claims hurt US credibility

China says 'lab leak' claims hurt US credibility

Beijing accused Washington on Wednesday of harming its own credibility after a top US intelligence official said his agency believed the pandemic "most likely" caused by a laboratory incident in Wuhan, China.

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Head-on train crash kills dozens in Greece

Head-on train crash kills dozens in Greece

At least 36 people were killed and another 66 injured after two trains collided head-on near the Greek city of Larissa, authorities said, as emergency services raced Wednesday to find survivors among the charred wreckage.

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Australia make solid start after skittling India for 109

Australia make solid start after skittling India for 109

Australia made a solid start with the bat on day one of the third Test against India on Wednesday, reaching 71-1 at tea after bowling out the hosts for just 109.

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Belarus leader hails China ties ahead of Xi meeting

Belarus leader hails China ties ahead of Xi meeting

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on Wednesday hailed his country's ties with Beijing ahead of a closely watched meeting with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

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EU parliament bans TikTok on work devices

EU parliament bans TikTok on work devices

The European Parliament has told staff to purge TikTok from devices used for work because of data protection concerns, after similar moves by the EU's main governing bodies last week.

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Blinken urges Uzbekistan to respect rights as reforms advance

Blinken urges Uzbekistan to respect rights as reforms advance

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday pressed Uzbekistan's leaders to address human rights as they pursue nascent reforms, on a trip to woo Central Asia amid tensions with Russia.

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Asian, European markets rise as China data spurs recovery hopes

Asian, European markets rise as China data spurs recovery hopes

Asian and European markets rose Wednesday as data showed decade-high Chinese factory activity last month after leaders began reopening the economy from years of painful zero-Covid measures.

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What is China's game plan in Ukraine?

What is China's game plan in Ukraine?

China is playing an increasingly prominent role on the sidelines of Russia's war in Ukraine as the conflict drags on into its second year.

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Kuhnemann takes five as Australia skittle India for 109 in third Test

Kuhnemann takes five as Australia skittle India for 109 in third Test

Australia spinner Matthew Kuhnemann took five wickets and Nathan Lyon three to skittle India for 109 on day one of the third Test in Indore on Wednesday.

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