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Five things to know about the first G20 held in Africa

Five things to know about the first G20 held in Africa

Leaders of the world's largest economies meet in Johannesburg on November 22 and 23 for the G20 summit, being held for the first time in Africa.

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Asian markets rise on hopes over shutdown deal, rate cut

Asian markets rise on hopes over shutdown deal, rate cut

Equities rose in Asia on Wednesday as the US shutdown nears an end and after fresh jobs data boosted the chances of a third successive Federal Reserve interest rate cut.

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World wine output set for modest 2025 recovery: industry body

World wine output set for modest 2025 recovery: industry body

Global wine production is on course for a modest recovery in 2025 after suffering a sharp downturn last year, the industry's international body said Wednesday.

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Osimhen, Mbeumo potential key figures in African World Cup play-offs

Osimhen, Mbeumo potential key figures in African World Cup play-offs

Star African strikers Victor Osimhen of Nigeria and Bryan Mbeumo of Cameroon want to grace the 2026 World Cup tournament, but only one of them can succeed.

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Prague cathedral's long-awaited organ to pipe up in 2026

Prague cathedral's long-awaited organ to pipe up in 2026

Prague's St. Vitus Cathedral, a favourite feature of postcards from the Czech capital, is next year set to inaugurate a long-awaited organ that befits its Gothic splendour.

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Australia's Hazlewood gets all-clear after Ashes scare but Abbott ruled out

Australia's Hazlewood gets all-clear after Ashes scare but Abbott ruled out

Pace spearhead Josh Hazlewood was cleared to continue his preparations for the first Ashes Test against England after sending a scare through the Australian camp on Wednesday when he went for a hamstring scan.

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DR Congo ex-rebel leader Lumbala's war crimes trial opens in Paris

DR Congo ex-rebel leader Lumbala's war crimes trial opens in Paris

Former Congolese rebel leader Roger Lumbala goes on trial in Paris Wednesday over atrocities committed in the Democratic Republic of Congo's bloody eastern conflict more than two decades ago.

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Renewables outpace fossil fuels despite US policy shift: IEA

Renewables outpace fossil fuels despite US policy shift: IEA

Renewable energy is still expanding faster than fossil fuels around the world despite policy changes in the United States, with oil demand possibly peaking "around 2030", the International Energy Agency said Wednesday.

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India bank on formidable home Test record in South Africa series

India bank on formidable home Test record in South Africa series

Shubman Gill's India will look to extend their Test domination at home when a two-match series begins against world champions South Africa on Friday in Kolkata.

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Australia's Hazlewood in injury scare ahead of first Ashes Test

Australia's Hazlewood in injury scare ahead of first Ashes Test

Australia suffered a double injury scare Wednesday ahead of the first Ashes Test against England with pacemen Josh Hazlewood and Sean Abbott both undergoing assessments, reportedly for hamstring issues.

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