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Trump paid $1 million in tax while in office but nothing in 2020

Trump paid $1 million in tax while in office but nothing in 2020

Donald Trump paid $1.1 million in federal taxes in the middle two years of his presidency, according to a report being scrutinized by lawmakers Wednesday -- but almost nothing for the rest of his time in the White House.

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Guardiola salutes World Cup winners Alvarez and Messi

Guardiola salutes World Cup winners Alvarez and Messi

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on Wednesday paid tribute to Julian Alvarez and Lionel Messi following Argentina's World Cup triumph.

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Lean times: Rio Santas line up for nourishing gifts. For themselves

Lean times: Rio Santas line up for nourishing gifts. For themselves

Better known for giving than receiving, Rio de Janeiro's Santas have been lining up for gifts for themselves: food parcels to help them through pandemic lean times.

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Qatar sees off World Cup criticism to claim diplomatic victory

Qatar sees off World Cup criticism to claim diplomatic victory

Qatar fought a "culture war", corruption claims and accusations over rights abuses in hosting the World Cup but experts say the Gulf state has reinforced its image everywhere except parts of Europe.

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Zelensky drop-in barely registers in Bakhmut, a 'hell on earth'

Zelensky drop-in barely registers in Bakhmut, a 'hell on earth'

Ukrainians struggling to survive intense combat in the hard-hit frontline city of Bakhmut say President Volodymyr Zelensky's surprise visit this week was a non-event -- even if it lifted soldiers' morale.

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New Zealand's Fleming replaces Jayawardene as Brave boss

New Zealand's Fleming replaces Jayawardene as Brave boss

Stephen Fleming has been appointed as the new head of coach of the Southern Brave in English cricket's Hundred, following the departure of Mahela Jayawardene, it was announced on Wednesday.

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Sabalenka hopes Wimbledon will be 'more open' to return of Russian players

Sabalenka hopes Wimbledon will be 'more open' to return of Russian players

World number five Aryna Sabalenka is hoping Wimbledon organisers will be "a bit more open" to the idea of allowing Belarusians and Russians play in the 2023 edition.

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Europe, US stocks rise, as yen steadies after surge

Europe, US stocks rise, as yen steadies after surge

European and US stocks traded higher Wednesday and the yen steadied after its biggest daily gain versus the dollar in 24 years following a shock Bank of Japan tweak to monetary policy.

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Gambian government says has foiled coup attempt

Gambian government says has foiled coup attempt

The Gambia's government on Wednesday said it had thwarted a coup attempt the previous day and arrested four soldiers.

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African team can reach 2026 World Cup final - CAF boss Motsepe

African team can reach 2026 World Cup final - CAF boss Motsepe

African football boss Patrice Motsepe told a press conference in Johannesburg on Wednesday he believes a team from the continent can reach the 2026 World Cup final.

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