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Iran president says time to end war while in position of strength

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Antonelli fastest in sole Dutch GP practice session

Japan axes Netflix collaboration after outcry over dating show

2,500 dead and rising -- UN says DR Congo Ebola outbreak 'growing exponentially'

Stocks tread cautiously as traders weigh US Treasury action

England all out for 409, lead Pakistan by 238 runs in 1st Test

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Premier League returns with Arsenal eyeing title dynasty

Spurs agree deal to sign Man City's Savinho: reports

Bayern knew about Musiala's condition 'a long time ago' says Kompany

US-sanctioned ICC head warns against 'demise of international rule of law'

Ex-Pakistan PM Khan taken back to jail after hospital checks

Top India court orders new steps to protect threatened elephants

US Treasury Secretary warns China over its stance on Russia

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned China on Wednesday that its lack of participation in the Western sanctions campaign against Russia could affect countries' willingness to work with Beijing.

India's Infosys to exit Russia business

Indian software giant Infosys said Wednesday it was "transitioning" out of the Russian market following the Ukraine war and conflict of interest accusations levelled at Rishi Sunak, the British finance minister.

Ukrainian climber on Everest to call for global support

A Ukrainian climber said Wednesday she will summit Mount Everest carrying her national flag to rally global support for her country and boost morale among those fighting the Russian invasion.

Diplomatic battle rages at UNESCO over Russia meeting

A dispute has erupted at the UN cultural agency over Russia's hosting of its World Heritage Committee in just two months, which Western nations say they will boycott over the invasion of Ukraine.

Stocks diverge while oil gains tracking soaring inflation

Stock markets diverged Wednesday as investors pored over data showing further spikes to inflation, while oil prices extended gains.

Villarreal show that smaller is beautiful in the Champions League

At a time when a clique of super clubs has cemented its grip on the Champions League and the riches that go with it, Villarreal's surprise progress to the semi-finals of Europe's elite competition is to be savoured.

Finland to decide on NATO membership 'within weeks'

Rattled by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Finland's prime minister said Wednesday the Nordic nation would decide whether to apply for NATO membership "within weeks", despite the risk of infuriating Moscow.

Police intensify manhunt for New York subway shooter

Nervous New York commuters crowded on to the subway Wednesday morning, as police on the streets above intensified their hunt for a fugitive gunman who shot 10 people in a train car the day before.

UK Tory MPs hold Johnson's political fate in their hands

Boris Johnson has survived the initial fallout from becoming the first British prime minister to be fined for breaking the law, but his long-term position remains precarious, analysts said Wednesday.

French acting legend Michel Bouquet dies at 96

Michel Bouquet, a legend of French stage and screen known for his collaborations with new wave directors like Francois Truffaut and Claude Chabrol, died on Wednesday at the age of 96.

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