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Alcaraz to return for US Open title defence

MemeCore Arrives on Nasdaq Through $1 Billion Landmark Treasury Transaction

China's rapid solar expansion hurt bird diversity: study

First US deportees land in Liberia

President Paul Biya back in Cameroon after 73 days away

US, Canada resume talks to finalize trade deal as details emerge

Newcastle boss Jaissle unfazed by lack of respect

Europe heatwaves scorch 80 million with 40 C heat: AFP analysis

US Open purse to top $100 mn as Grand Slams form player council

Carrick insists Man Utd will make more signings after quiet transfer window

Hull aim to silence critics after unexpected promotion to Premier League

US warns allies, China to back economic war on Iran

Pakistan hit back against England after Cox and Root fifties

Manifesto defends Germany's iconic Bauhaus against 'populist attacks'

US warns of 'mass overdoses' from fentanyl-spiked drugs

The top US agency combatting drug trafficking warned on Wednesday of a surge of "mass overdose" cases involving drugs like cocaine spiked with deadly amounts of fentanyl.

Scotland and Lions prop Tom Smith dies aged 50

Former Scotland prop forward Tom Smith, who also starred for the British and Irish Lions, has died aged 50, the Scottish Rugby Union announced Wednesday.

France's Tsonga to retire after Roland Garros

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, a former Australian Open runner-up and world number five, said Wednesday that he will retire from tennis after this year's French Open.

US cabinet members, lawmakers positive for Covid after gala dinner

Jokes were apparently not the only thing flying at last weekend's exclusive annual comedy gala, the Gridiron Club dinner, in Washington.

'Amazon, here we come': Biden cheers US union drive

President Joe Biden sang praises for organized labor once again Wednesday, hailing last week's triumph by union backers at Amazon as a sign of what is possible throughout the United States.

Many US Fed officials support future half-point increase: minutes

At their March policy meeting, several US Federal Reserve officials supported raising interest rates by half a percentage point in the future to combat inflation, minutes released Wednesday said.

Oscars meeting to discuss Smith sanctions expedited after actor resigns

Possible sanctions against Will Smith for slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars last month will be discussed on Friday, 10 days earlier than previously scheduled, the body that oversees the awards said.

Chelsea boss Tuchel makes four changes for Real clash

Thomas Tuchel made four changes for Chelsea's Champions League quarter-final first leg against Real Madrid as he looked for a response following last weekend's shock thrashing by Brentford.

Liverpool boss Klopp says Man City match no title-decider

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has warned against viewing Sunday's match with Manchester City as a decider for the Premier League title.

Lots of low- and no-cost ways to halt global warming

Not only do we have the tools to slash emissions and curb global warming by 2030, but half of available carbon-cutting options are cost-free or very cheap, UN climate experts say.

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