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Bangkok bar fire toll rises to 33 as PM vows venue overhaul

Bangkok bar fire toll rises to 33 as PM vows venue overhaul

The death toll from a devastating Bangkok bar fire has risen to 33, authorities said Wednesday, as Thailand pledged a nationwide overhaul of entertainment venue regulations.

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Trump tells immigration agents to keep traffic stops despite killings

Trump tells immigration agents to keep traffic stops despite killings

US President Donald Trump lashed out Wednesday at a decision by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to suspend the use of traffic stops after two fatal shootings in less than a week.

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US reports 'wave of strikes' on Iran as war returns

US reports 'wave of strikes' on Iran as war returns

The United States launched a wave of strikes against Iran on Wednesday, after it reimposed a naval blockade in a return to war between the two foes.

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Sri Lanka expands anti-dengue drive as deaths mount

Sri Lanka expands anti-dengue drive as deaths mount

Sri Lanka is intensifying a military-backed drive to contain the spread of mosquito-borne dengue fever, a senior official said Wednesday, as the death toll climbed to 49 since the start of the year.

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Attempted burglary at Yamal's home after World Cup triumph: police, media

Attempted burglary at Yamal's home after World Cup triumph: police, media

Burglars tried to break in to the Barcelona home of Spain star Lamine Yamal on Wednesday, shortly after he helped La Roja reach their second World Cup final, police and media said.

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Germany's BASF lifts forecasts but Mideast war casts shadow

Germany's BASF lifts forecasts but Mideast war casts shadow

German chemical giant BASF raised its earnings forecast for the year Wednesday after hiking prices for some products following the outbreak of the Iran war, but warned of heightened uncertainty.

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Germany World Cup exit reveals structural failures, says Leverkusen boss

Germany World Cup exit reveals structural failures, says Leverkusen boss

Germany's continued World Cup failures are a result of structural, political and cultural problems in German society, Bayer Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro said in on Tuesday.

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Broad says England need extra ODI seamer after India defeat

Broad says England need extra ODI seamer after India defeat

Stuart Broad believes England must add an extra fast bowler to their attack if they are to be competitive at next year's 50-over World Cup in southern Africa.

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Local 'hero': Bellingham's hometown buzzing ahead of semi-final clash

Local 'hero': Bellingham's hometown buzzing ahead of semi-final clash

As England gears up for the World Cup semi-final Wednesday, there will be one name on everyone's lips: Jude Bellingham, the star midfielder who powered the Three Lions through to the marquee clash against Argentina.

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UN says Sudan resources fuel civil war

UN says Sudan resources fuel civil war

Sudan's rival factions are profiting from control over the country's resources and the "war economy" was sustaining the conflict, the United Nations said Wednesday.

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