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Swedish steel startup Stegra gets more state aid

Swedish steel startup Stegra gets more state aid

The Swedish Energy Agency said Wednesday it was giving some $40 million in support to low-carbon steelmaker Stegra, amid fears surrounding the ambitious startup's finances.

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Moldova displays Russian drone, summons envoy over 'unacceptable' crash

Moldova displays Russian drone, summons envoy over 'unacceptable' crash

Moldova on Wednesday displayed a Russian drone that fell on its soil outside its foreign ministry as it summoned Moscow's envoy over the crash, in an overt criticism of Russia's war in neighbouring Ukraine.

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Lebanese living abroad seek hope as they return for pope visit

Lebanese living abroad seek hope as they return for pope visit

Rachelle Mazraani is travelling from Sydney to Beirut for Pope Leo XIV's visit this week, one of many Lebanese at home and abroad who hope the trip will revive their struggling country.

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Women's World Cup winner Dow retires from rugby

Women's World Cup winner Dow retires from rugby

England's World Cup-winning wing Abby Dow has retired from rugby aged 28, it was announced Wednesday.

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Driver sobs as he admits ploughing car into Liverpool football parade

Driver sobs as he admits ploughing car into Liverpool football parade

A British man broke down in court Wednesday as he dramatically changed his plea and admitted deliberately ploughing his car into crowds at Liverpool's Premier League victory parade, injuring scores of people.

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India's Ahmedabad: ancient city with sporting dreams, dark history

India's Ahmedabad: ancient city with sporting dreams, dark history

India's historic city of Ahmedabad will host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, a landmark event for a metropolis that is a power centre for some of the country's most influential politicians.

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EU chief vows to back Ukraine 'every step' until peace

EU chief vows to back Ukraine 'every step' until peace

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen vowed Wednesday that Europe would keep supporting Ukraine and pressuring Russia until a "just and lasting peace", calling a revised US plan a "starting point" to end the war.

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Maresca says 'nothing has changed' for Chelsea after Barcelona win

Maresca says 'nothing has changed' for Chelsea after Barcelona win

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca tried to keep his youthful side's stunning 3-0 win at home to 10-man Barcelona in perspective by insisting "nothing has changed" for the Blues.

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Swedish steel startup Stegra gets state aid

Swedish steel startup Stegra gets state aid

The Swedish Energy Agency said Wednesday it was giving some $40 million in support to low-carbon steelmaker Stegra, amid fears surrounding the ambitious startup's finances.

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Ahmedabad to host centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030

Ahmedabad to host centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030

The Indian city of Ahmedabad will stage the 2030 multi-sport Commonwealth Games 100 years after the inaugural edition was held in Hamilton, Canada, it was confirmed on Wednesday.

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