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Oil prices climb as OPEC+ cuts output

Oil prices climb as OPEC+ cuts output

Oil prices climbed Wednesday as OPEC and Russia-led allies announced a major cut in output, while a stocks rally ran out of gas.

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After reforming World Cup host Qatar, union targets other Gulf states

After reforming World Cup host Qatar, union targets other Gulf states

The head of the international union that forced Qatar into groundbreaking labour reforms ahead of the upcoming football World Cup vowed Wednesday that other Gulf states will become the next target.

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Greenpeace blasts 'dangerous' Saudi site for Asian Winter Games

Greenpeace blasts 'dangerous' Saudi site for Asian Winter Games

Environmental campaign group Greenpeace on Wednesday denounced as "dangerous" a massive ski resort under construction in northwest Saudi Arabia that this week was named host of the 2029 Asian Winter Games.

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Uganda Ebola outbreak death toll 29, says WHO

Uganda Ebola outbreak death toll 29, says WHO

Sixty-three confirmed and probable cases have been reported in the Ebola outbreak in Uganda, including 29 deaths, the World Health Organization said Wednesday.

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Nunez hoping one goal will change his luck at Liverpool

Nunez hoping one goal will change his luck at Liverpool

Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez is hoping one goal is all he needs to kickstart his Anfield career after a difficult first few months on Merseyside.

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Djokovic demolishes Garin in Astana first round

Djokovic demolishes Garin in Astana first round

Novak Djokovic brushed aside Chile's Cristian Garin 6-1, 6-1 in 64 minutes on Wednesday as he breezed into the second round of the Astana Open.

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What's next for the Musk-Twitter deal?

What's next for the Musk-Twitter deal?

With Twitter and Elon Musk edging towards finalizing a deal, here's what may come next in the billionaire's on-again, off-again bid to buy the influential social media platform.

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Alec Baldwin reaches settlement with family over 'Rust' death

Alec Baldwin reaches settlement with family over 'Rust' death

Actor Alec Baldwin has reached a civil settlement with the family of the woman he shot dead on a film set last year, he said Wednesday, as it was announced production on the movie would restart in January.

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Under-fire UK PM Truss fails to calm markets with growth pledge

Under-fire UK PM Truss fails to calm markets with growth pledge

Prime Minister Liz Truss vowed to steer the UK "through the tempest" as she closed her party's tumultuous annual conference on Wednesday, making an unapologetic pitch for economic "growth, growth, growth".

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Rugby stars at troubled Worcester lose jobs after court ruling

Rugby stars at troubled Worcester lose jobs after court ruling

Players and staff at troubled Worcester will have their contracts terminated after part of the Premiership Rugby club was wound up in the High Court on Wednesday.

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