Family of man killed in 2020 arrest to sue French state
The family of a man who died during a 2020 police arrest in Paris will seek to hold the French state liable for his death, their lawyers said on Wednesday.
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The 'million dollar' Senna helmet bought at Japan GP
When Canadian collector Darren Jack discovered that an Ayrton Senna helmet he values at a million dollars was for sale in Japan, he jumped on a plane to acquire the piece of sporting history that the legendary Brazilian driver had with him during his fatal final Formula One Grand Prix.
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Supreme Court hearing landmark citizenship case -- with Trump in audience
The US Supreme Court was weighing Donald Trump's historic bid to end birthright citizenship on Wednesday -- with the Republican president smashing protocol by sitting in the audience.
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Anderson backs England for Australia revenge despite Ashes woes
Fast-bowling great James Anderson believes England can still regain the Ashes on home soil next year despite a dire series loss in Australia.
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Italy's sport minister asks football chief to step down after World Cup disaster
Italy's Sport Minister Andrea Abodi said on Wednesday the head of the country's football federation should step down after the national team failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup.
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Cambodia extradites accused cyberscam boss to China
The China-born former boss of a financial services firm, accused by the United States of laundering illicit funds for North Korean and Southeast Asia-based cybercriminals, was extradited from Cambodia on Wednesday, Beijing said.
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UK police arrest three more over Jewish ambulance attack
Three more people were arrested Wednesday in connection with an arson attack on four volunteer ambulances run by a Jewish organisation in London, the police said.
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Wallaby Skelton has 'season cut short' by Achilles injury
Australia lock Will Skelton said on Wednesday his season was over after suffering an Achilles injury playing for French Top 14 club La Rochelle on the weekend.
Read moreStocks rally, oil dips on Mideast war optimism
Global stocks rallied and oil prices fell Wednesday after US President Donald Trump said the Middle East war that has roiled markets could be over within weeks.
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Amsterdam marks 25 years of gay marriage with weddings
Amsterdam on Wednesday celebrated 25 years since same-sex weddings were legalised, with Rob Jetten, the first openly gay Dutch prime minister, as guest of honour.
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