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Indonesia haze spikes Singapore pollution, shuts East Timor schools
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Higher borrowing costs an 'alarm signal' for France: finance minister
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China-North Korea bridge to open Thursday, 12 years late
A new bridge linking China and North Korea will finally open on Thursday, 12 years after its construction, with Beijing vowing it will spur trade and "enhance the well-being of the two peoples".
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Zelensky accuses Putin of disrespecting Trump after latest attacks
Ukraine on Wednesday accused Russia of wilfully flouting Donald Trump's purported "energy ceasefire" and passing up an opportunity to ease hostilities, after a renewed wave of deadly strikes across the country that also hit vital power supplies.
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Mourinho grabs Galatasaray coach's face after losing Istanbul derby
Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho grabbed the face of his opposite number at fierce local rivals Galatasaray after a 2-1 defeat on Wednesday in the Turkish Cup quarter-finals.
Grealish strikes early as Man City move up to fourth in Premier League
Jack Grealish ended his long wait for a Premier League goal as a Manchester City side missing Erling Haaland beat struggling Leicester 2-0 on Wednesday to go fourth in the table.
Reims edge out fourth-tier Cannes to set up PSG French Cup final
Reims clung on for a 2-1 victory at fourth-division Cannes on Wednesday to set up a French Cup final meeting with holders Paris Saint-Germain in May.
Liverpool beat Everton as title looms, Man City win without Haaland
Liverpool moved closer to the Premier League title with a 1-0 win in the Merseyside derby against Everton on Wednesday, while Manchester City beat Leicester 2-0 to bolster their bid to reach the Champions League.
Jota wins bad-tempered derby as Liverpool move 12 points clear
Liverpool restored their 12-point lead at the top of the Premier League after Diogo Jota's strike won a feisty Merseyside derby 1-0 over Everton on Wednesday.
Inter and Milan level in derby Italian Cup semi
Inter Milan and AC Milan's Italian Cup semi-final was left finely balanced on Wednesday after the two giants of Italian football played out a 1-1 draw at the San Siro.
Stuttgart beat Leipzig to reach German Cup final
Stuttgart set up a German Cup final clash with third-division Arminia Bielefeld after a 3-1 win over RB Leipzig on Wednesday.
Trump unveils sweeping global tariffs
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday unveiled a raft of punishing tariffs targeting countries around the world including some of its closest trading partners, in a move that risks sparking a ruinous trade war.
Italian director Nanni Moretti in hospital after heart attack: media
Italian film director Nanni Moretti was in intensive care at a Rome hospital on Wednesday after suffering a heart attack, local media reports said.
LIV Golf stars playing at Doral with Masters on their minds
Past major winners and Masters champions are preparing for Friday's start of the LIV Golf Miami event at Doral with thoughts of next week's Masters in their heads.
Trump unveils sweeping 'Liberation Day' tariffs
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday unveiled sweeping "Liberation Day" tariffs targeting countries around the world, in a move that risks sparking a global trade war.
Israel PM says 'dissecting' Gaza to force Hamas to free hostages
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that the military was "dissecting" the Gaza Strip and seizing territory to pressure Hamas into freeing hostages still held in the territory.
Most deadly 2024 hurricane names retired from use: UN agency
They were most destructive and deadly: hurricanes Beryl, Helene, Milton in the Atlantic and John in the eastern Pacific are names no longer an option to christen future storms, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) announced Wednesday.
Boeing chief reports progress to Senate panel after 'serious missteps'
The head of Boeing acknowledged to lawmakers Wednesday that it made "serious missteps in recent years" while insisting the aviation giant has chalked up progress in winning back consumer and investor confidence.
Is Musk's political career descending to Earth?
Elon Musk's rise as President Donald Trump's all-powerful wingman was as rapid and unstoppable as one of his SpaceX rockets. But reports Wednesday are fueling speculation that the billionaire's political career may be coming back to Earth.
On Mexico-US border, Trump's 'Liberation Day' brings fears for future
As dawn broke over the Mexican-US border on US President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day," Raul Hernandez steered his semi-trailer carrying Toyota pick-up trucks towards California, worried how tariffs would affect him.
Starbucks faces new hot spill lawsuit weeks after $50mn ruling
Starbucks was facing another lawsuit over a spilled hot drink Wednesday, just weeks after a court ordered the coffee giant to pay $50 million to a man who was injured by a cup of tea.
Ally of Pope Francis elected France's top bishop
An influential French cardinal aligned Pope Francis's stances was on Wednesday elected France's top bishop, as the country's branch of the Catholic Church reels from child sex abuse revelations.
'Determined' Buttler leads Gujarat to IPL win over Bengaluru
England's Jos Buttler hammered an unbeaten 73 to lead Gujarat Titans to a thumping eight-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League on Wednesday.
US judge dismisses corruption case against New York mayor
A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed corruption charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams, while sharply criticizing apparent efforts by Donald Trump's administration to use the case as political leverage over the city leader.
Left-wing party pulls ahead in Greenland municipal elections
Greenland's social-democratic party, Siumut, won three of the territory's five municipalities in local elections held in the shadow of US President Donald Trump's vows to annex the island, according to results published on Wednesday.
Blistering Buttler leads Gujarat to IPL win over Bengaluru
England's Jos Buttler hammered an unbeaten 73 to lead Gujarat Titans to a thumping eight-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier league on Wednesday.
Tesla sales slump as pressure piles on Musk
Tesla's worldwide sales tumbled in the first quarter, figures showed Wednesday, piling further pressure on CEO Elon Musk who faces a growing backlash for his role overseeing US federal spending cuts under President Donald Trump.
Amazon makes last-minute bid for TikTok: report
Amazon has made a last-minute bid to buy TikTok, which faces a US ban if not sold by its Chinese owner, the New York Times reported on Wednesday.
Israel PM says seizing more of Gaza to force Hamas to free hostages
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that the military was "dissecting" the Gaza Strip and seizing territory to pressure Hamas into freeing hostages still held in the territory.
Canada Conservative leader warns Trump could break future trade deal
Canada's Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre on Wednesday escalated his criticism of Donald Trump, outlining plans to confront a US president he said cannot be trusted to honor agreements.
British band Muse cancels planned Istanbul gig
British rock band Muse said Wednesday that it had cancelled a coming gig in Istanbul, after a backlash from fans at the concert promoter who criticised recent anti-government protests.
'I'll be back' vows Haaland after injury blow
Erling Haaland promised "I'll be back" after the Manchester City striker learned he will be sidelined for seven weeks with an ankle injury.
Trump to unveil 'Liberation Day' tariffs as world braces
US President Donald Trump geared up to unveil sweeping new "Liberation Day" tariffs on Wednesday in a move that threatens to ignite a devastating global trade war.
New coach Edwards adamant England can win women's cricket World Cup
New coach Charlotte Edwards insists her England team can win the women's cricket World Cup in India later this year despite their Ashes drubbing in Australia.
Military confrontation 'almost inevitable' if Iran nuclear talks fail: French FM
France's foreign minister warned Wednesday that a military confrontation with Iran would be "almost inevitable" if talks over Tehran's nuclear programme failed.
US stocks advance ahead of looming Trump tariffs
Wall Street stocks rose ahead of US President Donald Trump's fresh wave of tariffs, while European stocks ended the day lower.