Attack on funeral in Sudan's Kordofan region kills 40: UN
An attack on a funeral in the strategic city of El-Obeid in Sudan's central Kordofan region killed 40 people, the UN said Wednesday, as paramilitaries looked poised to launch an offensive there.
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Key PSG trio set for spell on sidelines
Paris Saint-Germain are set to be without Ousmane Dembele, Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes for several weeks after the trio sustained injuries in Tuesday's Champions League loss to Bayern Munich.
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Democrats punch back in US elections - and see hope for 2026
If 2024 was a dumpster fire for Democrats, then 2025 might be the firehose. Tuesday's US elections weren't just wins, say analysts, they offer a way forward against Donald Trump's Republicans.
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BMW reports rising profitability, shares jump
BMW on Wednesday reported rising profitability in the last quarter despite slowing Chinese sales and the impact of tariffs, offering some rare good news for Germany's beleaguered auto sector.
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US Supreme Court debates legality of Trump's tariffs
US Supreme Court justices questioned the legality behind a wide swath of Donald Trump's tariffs on Wednesday, as they began hearing a landmark case that could uphold -- or upend -- the president's economic agenda.
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Bolivia Supreme Court orders release of jailed ex-president Jeanine Anez
Bolivia's Supreme Court on Wednesday overturned the 10-year prison sentence handed to former right-wing president Jeanine Anez in 2022 over an alleged plot to oust her predecessor Evo Morales.
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Wall Street stocks rise after positive jobs data
Wall Street stocks pushed higher on Wednesday after better-than-expected jobs data soothed concerns about the US economy.
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'Hostage diplomacy': longstanding Iran tactic presenting dilemma for West
Iran since the Islamic revolution has employed the tactic of arresting Westerners in a bid to extract concessions from its foes, in a strategy of "hostage diplomacy" that has long presented Europe and the United States with a dilemma, observers say.
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Rybakina stays perfect at WTA Finals with win over alternate Alexandrova
Elena Rybakina maintained her undefeated record at the WTA Finals with a 6-4, 6-4 victory over Russian alternate Ekaterina Alexandrova in Riyadh on Wednesday.
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Le Garrec welcomes Dupont help in training for Springboks showdown
France scrum-half Nolann Le Garrec said on Wednesday said he was grateful for the presence of injured superstar Antoine Dupont in training before this weekend's game with South Africa.
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