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Man City back on top as Arsenal rekindle Champions League dreams

Man City back on top as Arsenal rekindle Champions League dreams

Manchester City regained top spot in the Premier League from Liverpool with a 3-0 win over Brighton on Wednesday, while Arsenal revived their push for the top four by beating Chelsea 4-2 at Stamford Bridge.

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Forsberg fires RB Leipzig into German Cup final

Forsberg fires RB Leipzig into German Cup final

Emil Forsberg headed RB Leipzig into their third German Cup final in four years when he struck the last-gasp winner to seal a 2-1 home victory over Union Berlin on Wednesday.

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Ukraine given parts, not whole aircraft, by allies: Pentagon

Ukraine given parts, not whole aircraft, by allies: Pentagon

The US Defense Department on Wednesday retracted its claim Ukraine had been supplied with more aircraft, saying only parts had been delivered to enable Kyiv to put more jets into the fight against Russia.

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Le Pen, Macron in bitter clash ahead of tight French election

Le Pen, Macron in bitter clash ahead of tight French election

French President Emmanuel Macron and far-right rival Marine Le Pen on Wednesday clashed bitterly over relations with Russia and economic policy as they sought to sway undecided voters in a debate four days ahead of presidential elections.

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Tesla reports Q1 profits of $3.3 bn, topping expectations

Tesla reports Q1 profits of $3.3 bn, topping expectations

Tesla reported another banner quarter of profit growth Wednesday as the rapid expansion of electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing capacity boosted sales despite ongoing supply chain problems.

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Nketiah double sinks Chelsea as Arsenal boost top-four bid

Nketiah double sinks Chelsea as Arsenal boost top-four bid

Eddie Nketiah boosted Arsenal's bid for a top-four finish in the Premier League as the striker's double inspired a dramatic 4-2 win against Chelsea on Wednesday.

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Gaza rocket hits Israel, as far-right rally blocked by police

Gaza rocket hits Israel, as far-right rally blocked by police

Palestinian militants in Gaza fired a rocket into Israel on Wednesday, the army said, as tensions soared with police in Jerusalem blocking Jewish ultra-nationalist protesters from approaching the Old City's Muslim quarter.

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Mariupol civilian rescue fails as Russia closes in

Mariupol civilian rescue fails as Russia closes in

A desperate attempt to evacuate civilians from Mariupol failed Wednesday as the strategic Ukrainian port appeared close to finally falling under Russian control after weeks of relentless attack.

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Rio mayor hands key to city to carnival king

Rio mayor hands key to city to carnival king

After two years of Covid-19 cancellations, Rio de Janeiro's mayor officially opened the world's most famous carnival celebration Wednesday, handing the key to the city to "King Momo," the symbolic ruler of the festivities.

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Mines and booby traps: Risky return home for Ukrainians

Mines and booby traps: Risky return home for Ukrainians

Locals trickling back to the pummelled Ukrainian village of Moshchun must effectively sign away their lives for permission to enter.

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