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PSG stun Barcelona in Champions League, Man City held by Monaco

PSG stun Barcelona in Champions League, Man City held by Monaco

Title-holders Paris Saint-Germain came from behind to beat Barcelona 2-1 with a last-minute goal in the Champions League on Wednesday, while Manchester City had to settle for a draw in Monaco despite Erling Haaland's double.

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Israeli warships intercept Gaza aid flotilla with Greta onboard

Israeli warships intercept Gaza aid flotilla with Greta onboard

Israeli naval forces on Wednesday intercepted a flotilla carrying aid to Gaza, ending its latest bid to break an Israeli blockade of the war-battered Palestinian territory.

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Air traffic controllers warn of US shutdown strain

Air traffic controllers warn of US shutdown strain

Aviation groups urged US political leaders to quickly resolve a budget impasse Wednesday, warning that the government shutdown strains air travel and delays key upgrades.

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'Conservation giant': World reacts to Jane Goodall's death

'Conservation giant': World reacts to Jane Goodall's death

World leaders and environmental advocates paid tribute Wednesday to renowned British chimpanzee expert Jane Goodall after she died at the age of 91.

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Haaland scores twice but Man City denied by Monaco in Champions League

Haaland scores twice but Man City denied by Monaco in Champions League

Eric Dier's late penalty handed Monaco a 2-2 draw with Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday as an Erling Haaland double was not enough to give Pep Guardiola's side the victory.

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Guirassy helps Dortmund sink Bilbao in Champions League

Guirassy helps Dortmund sink Bilbao in Champions League

Serhou Guirassy scored a goal and set up another as Borussia Dortmund beat Athletic Bilbao 4-1 at home on Wednesday for their first Champions League win of the season.

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Trump offers security guarantees to Qatar after Israel strikes

Trump offers security guarantees to Qatar after Israel strikes

US President Donald Trump has signed an order vowing to defend key ally Qatar against attacks, the White House said Wednesday, in an extraordinary move following Israeli strikes on the Gulf state last month.

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Dow, S&P 500 end at records despite US government shutdown

Dow, S&P 500 end at records despite US government shutdown

Wall Street stocks rose again Wednesday, shrugging off the partial US government shutdown as major indices finished at records amid hopes for more Federal Reserve interest rate cuts.

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Ramos snatches Champions League holders PSG late win at Barca

Ramos snatches Champions League holders PSG late win at Barca

Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain stunned Barcelona with a 90th-minute Goncalo Ramos winner to claim a 2-1 away victory in the league stage on Wednesday.

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Martinelli extends Arsenal's perfect start in Champions League

Martinelli extends Arsenal's perfect start in Champions League

Gabriel Martinelli extended Arsenal's perfect start in the Champions League as the Brazilian forward inspired a 2-0 victory against Olympiakos on Wednesday.

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