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Hong Kong govt proposes limited recognition of same-sex couples' rights

Hong Kong govt proposes limited recognition of same-sex couples' rights

The Hong Kong government said Wednesday it will propose legislation to recognise a limited set of rights for same-sex couples whose marriages are registered abroad, as it seeks to comply with a landmark court ruling.

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Wall Street shrugs off drop US private sector jobs

Wall Street shrugs off drop US private sector jobs

Wall Street on Wednesday largely shrugged off data showing an unexpected drop in US private sector jobs and US President Donald Trump ruling out a fresh tariffs delay.

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Spain star Bonmati recovering well from meningitis, says coach Tome

Spain star Bonmati recovering well from meningitis, says coach Tome

Aitana Bonmati is on the road to recovery from the viral meningitis scare which has kept her out of Spain's Euro 2025 opener against Portugal, coach Montse Tome said on Wednesday.

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Pogacar must 'battle' for Tour de France title says director

Pogacar must 'battle' for Tour de France title says director

While Tadej Pogacar is a clear favourite to win the Tour de France, director Christian Prudhomme says the design of the route should provide a tight struggle all the way down to the wire.

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Tesla reports lower car sales but figures better than feared

Tesla reports lower car sales but figures better than feared

Tesla reported another hefty drop in auto sales Wednesday, extending a difficult period amid intensifying electric vehicle competition and backlash over CEO Elon Musk's political activities.

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Alcaraz aims to avoid Wimbledon giant-killing after Sabalenka wins

Alcaraz aims to avoid Wimbledon giant-killing after Sabalenka wins

Carlos Alcaraz will aim to avoid one of Wimbledon's greatest upsets against British amateur Oliver Tarvet on Wednesday after Aryna Sabalenka stemmed the tide of shock exits.

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England captain Stokes makes Jaiswal breakthrough in second Test

England captain Stokes makes Jaiswal breakthrough in second Test

England captain Ben Stokes again proved his worth as a Test-match partnership-breaker at Edgbaston on Wednesday by denying India dangerman Yashasvi Jaiswal his second hundred of the series.

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs acquitted of sex trafficking, convicted on lesser charge

Sean 'Diddy' Combs acquitted of sex trafficking, convicted on lesser charge

Music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs was found not guilty of racketeering and sex trafficking on Wednesday but convicted of a less serious prostitution charge after a high-profile seven week trial in New York.

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Sabalenka praying for no more Wimbledon upsets after battling win

Sabalenka praying for no more Wimbledon upsets after battling win

World number one Aryna Sabalenka said she hopes there are "no more upsets" at Wimbledon after reaching the third round with a hard-fought 7-6 (7/4), 6-4 win over Marie Bouzkova on Wednesday.

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Teen plotting attacks on women charged in France's first 'incel' case

Teen plotting attacks on women charged in France's first 'incel' case

An 18-year-old French man suspected of planning attacks on women has been charged in the country's first case of a terror plot linked to the misogynist "incel" movement, officials said on Wednesday.

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