Brazil threatens to walk if EU delays Mercosur deal
EU plans to seal a vast trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur this week were thrown into disarray Wednesday after Italy joined fellow heavyweight France in seeking a delay.
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Zelensky says Russia preparing for new 'year of war'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday Russia was preparing to wage a new "year of war" on his country in 2026, after his counterpart Vladimir Putin said Moscow would "certainly" achieve its objectives.
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Rob Reiner's son appears in court over parents' murder
The son of Hollywood director Rob Reiner made his first appearance in court Wednesday on charges that he killed both of his parents in their Los Angeles home.
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US Congress passes defense bill defying Trump anti-Europe rhetoric
US lawmakers on Wednesday passed a sweeping defense policy bill, signaling ironclad bipartisan support for Europe and delivering a blistering repudiation of President Donald Trump's increasingly hostile posture toward NATO and America's closest allies.
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Three Russia-themed anti-war films shortlisted for Oscars
Three films about Russian anti-Kremlin journalists and activists under President Vladimir Putin have been shortlisted for the Oscars, in what critics said Wednesday sent a clear anti-war message.
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US oil blockade of Venezuela: what we know
US forces in the Caribbean -- where Donald Trump has deployed a massive flotilla of warships -- have been tasked by the president with blockading "sanctioned oil vessels" going to and from Venezuela.
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Palace boss Glasner says contract talks on hold due to hectic schedule
Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner said Wednesday that talks over a potential new contract are on hold, with reports suggesting the club are drawing up a list of potential successors.
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Netflix to launch FIFA World Cup video game
Netflix is set to release a FIFA football simulation game exclusively on its gaming platform in summer 2026, timed to coincide with the World Cup, the streaming giant said Wednesday.
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Venezuela says oil exports continue normally despite Trump 'blockade'
Venezuela struck a defiant note Wednesday, insisting that crude oil exports were not impacted by US President Donald Trump's announcement of a blockade.
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German MPs approve 50 bn euros in military purchases
German lawmakers Wednesday approved about 50 billion euros ($59 billion) in military purchases, as Berlin accelerates defence spending in the face of a hostile Russia and signs of weakening security commitments from Washington.
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