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Tears and smiles at tribute concert for Swiss fire victims

Tears and smiles at tribute concert for Swiss fire victims

A benefit concert was held Wednesday in tribute to the victims of a fire on New Year's Day that killed 41 people in an upscale Swiss ski resort, nearly four months on from the tragedy.

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Tesla reports higher profits, topping estimates 

Tesla reports higher profits, topping estimates 

Tesla reported higher first-quarter profits Wednesday, pointing to recovering demand in North America as it pursues significant investments in autonomous transport and artificial intelligence.

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Manchester City go top of Premier League as Burnley relegated

Manchester City go top of Premier League as Burnley relegated

Manchester City edged ahead of Arsenal at the top of the Premier League as a 1-0 victory at Turf Moor condemned Burnley to relegation on Wednesday.

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Kane and Diaz send Bayern past Leverkusen into German Cup final

Kane and Diaz send Bayern past Leverkusen into German Cup final

Harry Kane and Luis Diaz scored as Bayern Munich won 2-0 at Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday to reach the German Cup final for the first time since 2020.

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Concert pays tribute to Swiss fire disaster victims

Concert pays tribute to Swiss fire disaster victims

A benefit concert was held Wednesday in tribute to the victims of a New Year's fire that killed 41 people at an upscale Swiss ski resort, nearly four months on from the tragedy.

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US stocks rise, shrugging off uncertain ceasefire prospects while oil prices jump

US stocks rise, shrugging off uncertain ceasefire prospects while oil prices jump

Oil prices climbed Wednesday while stocks were mixed as Iranian officials refused to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after US President Donald Trump announced the extension of a ceasefire.

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Pope hits out at jails in closed-off Equatorial Guinea

Pope hits out at jails in closed-off Equatorial Guinea

Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday made a tightly controlled visit to a notorious prison in Equatorial Guinea's biggest city, after launching a rare criticism of living conditions for inmates.

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Atletico beaten again in Elche thriller

Atletico beaten again in Elche thriller

Atletico Madrid fell to a 3-2 defeat at lowly Elche in La Liga on Wednesday, their seventh loss in their last eight matches across all competitions.

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England rugby great Moody offered 'hope' in battle with motor neurone disease

England rugby great Moody offered 'hope' in battle with motor neurone disease

Rugby World Cup winner Lewis Moody says he has been emboldened in his fight with motor neurone disease (MND) by a specialist saying there is "hope" -- despite there presently being no cure for the rare condition.

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PSG roll over Nantes to move closer to Ligue 1 title

PSG roll over Nantes to move closer to Ligue 1 title

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored twice as Paris Saint-Germain strolled to a 3-0 win over lowly Nantes on Wednesday to move four points clear of Lens in Ligue 1.

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