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Markram ton helps South Africa level ODI series against India

US retail giant Costco challenges Trump tariffs in court

Print of Blake 'Tyger' poem blazes path to auction record

Germany to host 2029 women's Euros

Family of Colombian killed in boat strike takes US to rights body

Retail giant Costco challenges US tariffs in court

Principal reaction to 2027 Rugby World Cup draw

Man Utd boss Amorim 'protects' himself from abuse

Satellite surge threatens space telescopes, astronomers warn

Germany to host 2029 women's Euros: UEFA

Greek govt warns farmers not to escalate subsidy protest

Ski federation 'concerned' about Olympics snowboarding site delays

A leading International Ski Federation (FIS) official says the body is "concerned" about delays at the site for the snowboarding and freestyle skiing events at next year's Winter Olympics in Italy.

Celebrities back 'Free Marwan' campaign for Palestinian leader

More than 200 celebrities, including actors Benedict Cumberbatch and Josh O’Connor, called on Israel on Wednesday to release imprisoned Palestinian politician Marwan Barghouti, who is seen by supporters as a key unifying figure.

FIFA gives clubs an extra week before releasing AFCON stars

Star players such as Mohamed Salah, Bryan Mbeumo and Achraf Hakimi will be able to play for their clubs for an extra week until December 15 before joining their national teams at the Africa Cup of Nations, FIFA said on Wednesday.

EU agrees deal to ban Russian gas by end of 2027

European Union lawmakers and member states reached a deal Wednesday to ban all imports of Russian gas before the end of 2027, as the bloc seeks to choke off key funds feeding Moscow's war chest.

Former king's memoirs hits bookstores in Spain

Former King Juan Carlos's memoirs went on sale in Spain on Wednesday, with the publication's warm words for the late dictator Franco stirring debate over the former monarch's legacy.

Hong Kong fire death toll hits 159 after towers searched

The death toll from Hong Kong's worst fire in decades rose to 159 after all affected housing blocks were searched, police said Wednesday, cautioning that the figure may not be final.

Libya war crimes suspect makes first appearance at ICC

A Libyan prison boss accused of overseeing murder, rape, and torture at a notorious detention centre appeared at the International Criminal Court Wednesday to face charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity.

German lithium project moves ahead in boost for Europe's EV sector

Australia's Vulcan Energy said Wednesday it will soon start building a German lithium production project that will provide enough of the metal for half a million electric car batteries a year.

Kohli, Gaikwad tons fire India to 358-5 in South Africa ODI

Virat Kohli struck his second successive century and along with Ruturaj Gaikwad helped power India to 358-5 against South Africa in the second one-day international on Wednesday.