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'Two bad options': Rights groups decry IMF austerity demand

Guardians-Rays MLB playoff game postponed until Saturday

'We've never had this': Bear sightings spook Russia

Guardians-Rays MLB playoff game start delayed by rain

'True heroism': Police praise efforts to halt Oregon school shooter

Injured Jordie Barrett out of second Bledisloe Cup Test

As Champions Cup opens on mournful note, holders Bordeaux-Begles draw

UN climate panel fails to agree date for global warming update: envoy

Figueroa loses title at weigh-in but Kameda can win it

Macron calls for calm amid fears of violence at France protests

Stocks struggle to bounce back from AI angst-fueled rout

Deforestation in Brazil Amazon hits nearly four-decade low

US budget deficit grows to nearly $2 trillion, highest since 2021

End of a dynasty? Dodgers digest playoff drubbing

Pogacar beyond reach says Tour de France rookie Evenepoel

World time-trial champion Remco Evenepoel opens his first Tour de France campaign this weekend with modest expectations, he told press in Florence on Wednesday.

Rohit says India 'always under pressure' to end World Cup drought

India captain Rohit Sharma admitted Wednesday his team is "always under pressure" to end a world title drought which has now stretched to over a decade.

Iordanescu hails history-making Romania's march into Euros last 16

Romania boss Edward Iordanescu said his side had made "history" after a 1-1 draw against Slovakia ended their 24-year wait to reach the last 16 at the European Championship.

Original 'Harry Potter' cover art sells for $1.9 mn at auction

The original watercolor illustration for the first edition of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" -- the book that introduced the world to the young bespectacled wizard -- sold for $1.9 million on Wednesday.

Belgium to face France, Ukraine bow out of Euro 2024

Belgium, Romania and Slovakia qualified for the last 16 of Euro 2024 on Wednesday as war-torn Ukraine were left heartbroken by a thrilling end to Group E.

Belgium into last 16 as draw sends Ukraine out of Euro 2024

Belgium qualified for the last 16 of Euro 2024 on Wednesday after a 0-0 draw with Ukraine, who exited the tournament despite all four teams in Group E finishing level on four points.

Romania and Slovakia reach last 16 at Euro 2024 after tense draw

Romania and Slovakia both qualified for the last 16 at Euro 2024 after a tense 1-1 draw in their last Group E game on Wednesday.

Eusebio Di Francesco appointed coach of Serie A newcomers Venezia

Eusebio Di Francesco has been appointed coach of newly promoted Serie A side Venezia, the Italian club announced Wednesday.

Princess Anne 'recovering slowly' after horse accident: husband

King Charles III's sister Princess Anne is "recovering slowly" in hospital, her husband said Wednesday, after she suffered a concussion in an incident with a horse at her country estate.

Raducanu saves match point against Pegula in Eastbourne, Keys advances

Emma Raducanu registered her first victory over a top-10 player in dramatic fashion at the Eastbourne International on Wednesday, saving a match point on the way to upsetting second seed Jessica Pegula as defending champion Madison Keys cruised into the quarter-finals.

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