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Departing US still owes money, says WHO chief

Departing US still owes money, says WHO chief

The United States has still not paid off its membership fee arrears at the World Health Organization, the WHO chief said Wednesday, with Washington's intention to leave conditional on paying up.

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Joshua warm-up defeat would 'kill' Fury fight, warns promoter Warren

Joshua warm-up defeat would 'kill' Fury fight, warns promoter Warren

Veteran boxing promoter Frank Warren has warned Anthony Joshua that defeat by Kristian Prenga would "kill" plans for a long-awaited clash against fellow British former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury.

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Sinner stops Jodar to book spot in Madrid Open semis

Sinner stops Jodar to book spot in Madrid Open semis

Jannik Sinner ended the inspired run of teen home favourite Rafael Jodar with a 6-2, 7-6 (7/0) victory at the Madrid Open on Wednesday to complete his set of semi-finals reached at all nine Masters 1000 tournaments.

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Pogacar wins opening full stage to take Tour de Romandie lead

Pogacar wins opening full stage to take Tour de Romandie lead

World champion Tadej Pogacar stamped his authority on the Tour de Romandie by sprinting to victory on Wednesday's opening full stage.

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Pereira aiming to bring European glory back to Forest

Pereira aiming to bring European glory back to Forest

Nottingham Forest boss Vitor Pereira has said he wants to emulate managerial great Brian Clough by bringing European glory to the club -- but does not expect a statue in the city.

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Uber adds hotel booking in push to become 'everything app'

Uber adds hotel booking in push to become 'everything app'

Uber on Wednesday unveiled a new feature allowing users to book a hotel room directly from its app, the latest step in its push to become a one-stop shop for everyday needs.

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Oil spikes while stocks slip ahead of US Fed rate decision

Oil spikes while stocks slip ahead of US Fed rate decision

Oil prices shot higher Wednesday on concerns of an extended blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, while Wall Street stocks mostly slid as investors awaited a US Fed rate decision and a slew of tech firm earnings.

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Two Jewish men stabbed in 'terrorist' attack in London

Two Jewish men stabbed in 'terrorist' attack in London

Two Jewish men were stabbed Wednesday in north London, an attack police declared a "terrorist incident" and which follows a series of arson attacks targeting Jewish sites.

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Canada holds key rate steady, says will act if war inflation persists

Canada holds key rate steady, says will act if war inflation persists

Canada's central bank held its key lending rate at 2.25 percent on Wednesday, but warned it may need to act if inflation caused by the Middle East war persists.

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Emery aims to write 'new chapter' in Europe with Villa

Emery aims to write 'new chapter' in Europe with Villa

Unai Emery said he wanted to write a "new chapter" with Aston Villa as he prepares for a Europa League semi-final against fellow former European champions Nottingham Forest.

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