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Europe saw record summer air traffic despite Mideast war: Eurocontrol

'Whatever we do is political' says Iranian director Asgari at Venice

De Zerbi coy over unsettled Richarlison's Spurs future

UK lawmakers throw out bill to legalise assisted dying

Brazil president candidate Flavio Bolsonaro targeted in corruption probe

Relatives of 9/11 victims hit out at Saudi Arabia -- and US leaders

England dismiss Pakistan's Masood to close on victory in 3rd Test

Egyptian teenager Abdelkarim to extend Barca deal to 2030

Free-scoring Chelsea must tighten up, says Alonso

Philippines recovers 30 bodies from ferry after blaze

US inflation steady in August, fueling Fed rate hike expectations

Relative of 9/11 victim unleashes searing attack on Saudi Arabia

United boss Carrick dismisses Anderson's 'kings of Manchester' jibe

Russell edges Antonelli in accident-free opening practice in Madrid

Alibaba's overhaul: a 'smart' move after China crackdown

Alibaba, China's biggest e-commerce company, has announced plans to split its business into six groups, in one of the most significant overhauls of a leading Chinese tech firm to date.

Germany to open its doors as labour shortage bites

An apprenticeship at a steelmaker brought Steven Maillot from the French island of Reunion in the Indian Ocean to Eisenhuettenstadt in Germany, a stone's throw from the Polish border.

Hong Kong art market hits pre-pandemic highs despite curbs

As thousands of visitors streamed through a Hong Kong exhibition hall and deals were struck for works by Picasso and Yayoi Kusama, art collectors celebrated the Asian financial hub's return to its bustling heyday.

UBS brings back Ermotti as CEO to lead Credit Suisse takeover

UBS announced Wednesday it was bringing back former CEO Sergio Ermotti to lead the Swiss banking giant's controversial acquisition of troubled rival Credit Suisse.

Peru prosecutors probe president over alleged money laundering

Peruvian prosecutors said late Tuesday they were investigating President Dina Boluarte and her ousted predecessor Pedro Castillo for alleged money laundering and illegal campaign financing during the 2021 presidential election.

Sergio Ermotti back as UBS chief for Credit Suisse takeover

Sergio Ermotti will return as CEO of Swiss banking giant UBS to pilot the controversial acquisition of troubled rival Credit Suisse, its board announced Wednesday.

Senegal's gold rush brings hope and despair

Mohamed Bayoh climbed into the deep, pitch-black hole, hoping to emerge with a nugget that would change his life.

Alcaraz blasts Paul to set up Fritz clash, Medvedev cruises in Miami

World number one Carlos Alcaraz charged into the quarter-finals of the ATP Miami Open with a convincing 6-4, 6-4 victory over Tommy Paul on Tuesday but second seed Stefanos Tsitsipas was knocked out by Russian Karen Khachanov.

Rybakina glides into semis, Pegula battles back against Potapova

Elena Rybakina moved into the semi-finals of the Miami Open with a confident 6-3, 6-0 win over Italy's Martina Trevisan at Hard Rock Stadium on Tuesday to extend her winning streak to 12 matches.

Curry scores 39 to lead Warriors rally over Pelicans

Golden State erased a 20-point deficit to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 120-109 on Tuesday, with Stephen Curry scoring 39 points as the Warriors edged ahead of Minnesota into sixth place in the Western Conference.

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