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ICC convicts C.Africa rebel leader

ICC convicts C.Africa rebel leader

The International Criminal Court on Wednesday convicted a former Central African Republic rebel commander on four counts of crimes against humanity including torture and unlawful imprisonment.

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China swimmer, 13, seals Games hat-trick as North Korea win first gold

China swimmer, 13, seals Games hat-trick as North Korea win first gold

China's 13-year-old swimming prodigy Yu Zidi completed a hat-trick of Asian Games titles on Wednesday, as North Korea won their first gold thanks to a pocket powerhouse weightlifter.

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China's Yu, 13, wins third gold with latest Asian Games record

China's Yu, 13, wins third gold with latest Asian Games record

China's 13-year-old swimming sensation Yu Zidi completed a hat-trick of Asian Games golds on Wednesday with a dominant victory in the 400m individual medley, two years out from the Los Angeles Olympics.

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In first, French presidential candidate gives birth during campaign

In first, French presidential candidate gives birth during campaign

French Greens leader and candidate in the 2027 presidential election Marine Tondelier said Wednesday she had given birth to a son, emphasising that she would press on campaigning while prioritising the health of her child.

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Hadjar extends Red Bull contract for 2027 F1 season

Hadjar extends Red Bull contract for 2027 F1 season

Frenchman Isack Hadjar will continue to partner Max Verstappen at Red Bull for the 2027 Formula One season, the team announced on Wednesday.

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North Korea weightlifter sets three world records for Asian Games gold

North Korea weightlifter sets three world records for Asian Games gold

North Korea's Ri Song Gum gave her country their first gold of the Asian Games on Wednesday in style, setting three world records in the women's 49kg class in Nagoya.

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Canada judge to decide prison term for suicide poison seller

Canada judge to decide prison term for suicide poison seller

Relatives of people who committed suicide using poison sold by Canadian Kenneth Law will give statements this week to a judge tasked with deciding the former chef's prison term.

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A Full Moon for Every Child: STARTRADER's STARCARES Brings Support to SOS Children's Village Ho Chi Minh City

A Full Moon for Every Child: STARTRADER's STARCARES Brings Support to SOS Children's Village Ho Chi Minh City

The Mid-Autumn initiative delivered gift sets, household essentials and direct financial support to 213 people at the village in Go Vap.

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Weinstein faces resentencing in New York for 2006 sex assault

Weinstein faces resentencing in New York for 2006 sex assault

Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, who was at the center of abuse allegations that spurred the MeToo movement in Hollywood, will be sentenced again Wednesday for sexually assaulting a former production assistant.

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Meta leans into AI, smart glasses amid privacy pushback

Meta leans into AI, smart glasses amid privacy pushback

Meta has spent billions to stay competitive with artificial intelligence, but the tech giant faces growing pushback as CEO Mark Zuckerberg prepares to announce new products built for the AI era on Wednesday.

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