Moderna says updated Covid vaccine fares well against new variant
Moderna said Wednesday its updated fall Covid booster, which is pending approval from the Food and Drug Administration, performed well against the highly mutated BA.2.86 variant.
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EU tells Turkey to 'address democracy' before membership
The European Union's enlargement commissioner told Turkey on Wednesday to address issues around democracy and the rule of law if it wants to boost its drive to join the bloc.
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Rains kill 11 in Mediterranean, east Europe
Storms that unleashed torrential flooding in Greece, Turkey and Bulgaria have killed at least 11 people, authorities said Wednesday, as extreme heat gave way to heavy rain.
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Facing New Zealand in Rugby World Cup opener 'a joy' for France's Galthie
France head coach Fabien Galthie said on Wednesday it was "an honour" for the host nation to play New Zealand in the World Cup's opening match as he named a team including Yoram Moefana.
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Chelsea defender Colwill looks to cap 'amazing year' with England debut
Chelsea defender Levi Colwill said Wednesday he hopes to add to an already "amazing year" by making his England debut.
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Music firm Universal announces streaming overhaul
The world's biggest music publisher Universal, whose catalogue includes artists from Taylor Swift to the Beatles, announced a deal on Wednesday it says will shake up the way artists are rewarded for streaming.
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2023 likely to be hottest year on record
2023 is likely to be the hottest year in human history, and global temperatures during the Northern Hemisphere summer were the warmest on record, the EU climate monitor said on Wednesday.
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From rain to miscalculatons: Asia Cup 2023 so far
The 50-over Asia Cup in Sri Lanka and Pakistan entered the Super Four stage on Wednesday.
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European stocks drop as oil spike fans inflation woes
European equities retreated Wednesday on fears of more interest-rate hikes, one day after oil hit a ten-month peak and stoked fresh fears about high inflation.
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Moefana replaces Danty for France's Rugby World Cup opener
Centre Yoram Moefana will replace the injured Jonathan Danty in host nation France's side for the World Cup opener with New Zealand, head coach Fabien Galthie announced on Wednesday.
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