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At least a quarter of NFL players may get brain disease: study

The summer climate change became scorching reality for Europe

Iranians queue for petrol after US announces new sanctions

Root angered by England's off-field 'stupid mistakes'

Blockchain Infrastructure Firm tZERO Integrates with Sui for Institutional-Grade Digital Asset Securities

Welsh rugby league 'giant' Boston dies, aged 92

Oil down as traders weigh US sanctions threat against Iran

Root annoyed by England's off-field 'stupid mistakes'

Canada to unveil response to Trump's steep tariffs

One million Afghan children suffer 'life-threatening' malnutrition: UN

Curling attracts curious Romans under Colosseum's shadow

Sri Lanka trail India by 238 runs in second Test

World must rein in autonomous weapons: UN, Red Cross

West Bank settlers attack AFP journalists

Nadal and Swiatek ease into Rome last 16, Tsitsipas survives scare

Rafael Nadal eased into the last 16 of the Italian Open on Wednesday with a straightforward 6-3, 6-1 win over John Isner, while Iga Swiatek is on course for a fifth straight WTA triumph after seeing off Elena-Gabriela Ruse 6-3, 6-0.

Tour, Giro and Vuelta winner Nibali announced retirement

Tearful Italian cyclist Vincenzo Nibali announced his upcoming retirement in front of crowds following stage five of the Giro which ended in his hometown of Messina on Tuesday.

Japanese heavyweights in shock badminton defeats in Thailand

It was a day of upsets at Thailand's Thomas and Uber Cup Wednesday with badminton world number one Akane Yamaguchi suffering a stunning defeat at the hands of a teenage rookie, while in the men's competition Kento Momota was also outclassed.

Ireland warns UK against threats to Brexit protocol

Ireland's foreign minister on Wednesday said the UK risked a breach of international law if it scraps the trade rules it signed with the EU for Northern Ireland.

Polish editor and former dissident wins top Spanish prize

Polish editor Adam Michnik, a leading communist-era dissident, was Wednesday awarded Spain's prestigious Princess of Asturias communications and humanities prize.

Calls mount for probe into reporter's killing during Israeli raid

Calls mounted Wednesday for an independent investigation into the killing of veteran Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, who was shot dead as she covered an Israeli army raid in the occupied West Bank.

Remittances to Ukraine to jump over 20 percent: World Bank

Payments from workers living abroad to low- and middle-income countries are expected to rise 4.2 percent this year, with Ukraine as the main beneficiary of the increase, the World Bank said Wednesday.

Russia urged to annex Ukraine's Kherson as battles rage

Pro-Kremlin authorities in Ukraine's Kherson said Wednesday they will ask Russia to annex the region as Moscow seeks to shore up its gains in the increasingly drawn-out and bloody war.

Paris plans green makeover of Champs-Elysees for Olympics

Paris will give the famed Champs-Elysees a makeover ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games by planting trees and increasing pedestrian areas, the French capital's officials said on Wednesday.

iPod RIP: How Apple's music player transformed an industry

At the height of its powers the pocket-sized music player known as the iPod shifted tens of millions of units each year, helping Apple to conquer the globe and transforming the music industry.

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