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Set of Shakespeare folios to be sold in rare London auction

Set of Shakespeare folios to be sold in rare London auction

A set of four Shakespeare folios estimated to be worth more than £3.5 million ($4.7 million) will go on sale in London next month, auction house Sotheby's said Wednesday.

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200 French media groups sue Meta over 'unlawful' advertising: lawyers

200 French media groups sue Meta over 'unlawful' advertising: lawyers

Around 200 French media groups, including leading television channels and newspapers, are taking legal action against Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, over its online advertising practices, their lawyers announced on Wednesday.

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Boeing says China not accepting planes over US tariffs

Boeing says China not accepting planes over US tariffs

Boeing's CEO confirmed Wednesday that China had stopped accepting new aircraft due to the US-China trade war, as the company's shares surged following a smaller than expected loss.

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Olazabal to return as European Ryder Cup vice-captain

Olazabal to return as European Ryder Cup vice-captain

Jose Maria Olazabal will reprise his role as a vice-captain for Europe's Ryder Cup team at Bethpage Black in September, the European Tour announced on Wednesday.

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French president announces economic deals with Madagascar

French president announces economic deals with Madagascar

France and Madagascar announced Wednesday they would strengthen economic cooperation through several ambitious projects, including a major hydroelectric dam, as President Emmanuel Macron kicked off a two-day state visit to the Indian Ocean island.

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Tens of thousands bid farewell to Pope Francis lying in state

Tens of thousands bid farewell to Pope Francis lying in state

Tens of thousands of mourners began saying their last goodbyes to Pope Francis at St Peter's Basilica Wednesday, as the body of the late Argentine pontiff began three days of lying in state.

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IMF warns of 'intensified' risks to public finances amid US trade war

IMF warns of 'intensified' risks to public finances amid US trade war

Donald Trump's tariff plans have increased the risks to public finances, the International Monetary Fund said Wednesday, warning countries to get their spending plans under control and prepare for "sharper" trade-offs.

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Sabalenka expecting 'big chance' to win on Madrid clay

Sabalenka expecting 'big chance' to win on Madrid clay

World number one Aryna Sabalenka believes she will have "big chances" to perform well on clay this season, should she recapture the level she showed during last year's Madrid Open final against Iga Swiatek.

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IMF warns of 'intensified' risks to outlook for public finances

IMF warns of 'intensified' risks to outlook for public finances

Donald Trump's tariff plans have increased the risks to public finances, the International Monetary Fund said Wednesday, warning countries to get their spending plans under control and prepare for "sharper" trade-offs.

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Muzarabani takes nine as Zimbabwe celebrate Bangladesh first Test win

Muzarabani takes nine as Zimbabwe celebrate Bangladesh first Test win

Blessing Muzarabani's nine-wicket match figures and determined batting helped Zimbabwe stun Bangladesh by three wickets in the first match of the two-Test series in Sylhet on Wednesday.

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