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Ziggy Stardust lives on at David Bowie London immersive

Ziggy Stardust lives on at David Bowie London immersive

Silhouetted against the light on stage in 1990, David Bowie belts out a deafening rendition of "Rebel Rebel" as a rapturous audience claps along with arms raised.

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Thousands of London commuters walk to work in underground strike

Thousands of London commuters walk to work in underground strike

Workers streamed into the British capital by foot, bike and bus Wednesday as strike action on the London Underground train network disrupted services.

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Boeing reports narrowing loss, points to progress on turnaround

Boeing reports narrowing loss, points to progress on turnaround

Boeing reported a small quarterly loss Wednesday following an uptick in commercial plane deliveries as the aerospace giant pointed to progress on a turnaround after a long period of stumbles.

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Chinese EVs look to sideline foreign brands at Beijing auto show

Chinese EVs look to sideline foreign brands at Beijing auto show

The world's biggest auto show opens in Beijing on Friday, as Chinese manufacturers solidify their status as industry innovators and foreign brands face ferocious competition in the country's giant car market.

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EU nears approval of Ukraine loan after Hungary pipeline row

EU nears approval of Ukraine loan after Hungary pipeline row

The EU on Wednesday gave a preliminary green light to unblocking a 90-billion-euro ($106 billion) for Kyiv, after a months-long row between Ukraine and Hungary over a damaged pipeline.

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Duterte jurisdiction appeal quashed at ICC

Duterte jurisdiction appeal quashed at ICC

International Criminal Court judges Wednesday threw out a challenge against the court's jurisdiction by Rodrigo Duterte, meaning the former Philippines president could still stand trial over his war on drugs.

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Three ships targeted in Hormuz, Iran seizes two: monitors, Guards

Three ships targeted in Hormuz, Iran seizes two: monitors, Guards

Iranian forces targeted three container ships on Wednesday, seizing two and firing on a third, global security monitors and the country's Revolutionary Guards said, the latest incidents to threaten a crucial trade route in the Middle East war.

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Ships attacked in Gulf as Trump extends Iran ceasefire

Ships attacked in Gulf as Trump extends Iran ceasefire

Iranian gunboats attacked at least one container ship in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, maritime agencies said, despite US President Donald Trump announcing he was extending a ceasefire to allow more time for peace talks.

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Germany set to slash growth forecast due to Mideast war

Germany set to slash growth forecast due to Mideast war

The German government on Wednesday is expected to cut its growth forecast for this year as the energy shock triggered by the Middle East war hammers Europe's biggest economy.

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Groundbreaking Iranian snooker star Vafaei takes on the world

Groundbreaking Iranian snooker star Vafaei takes on the world

Iranian player Hossein Vafaei begins his campaign at the snooker world championship later Wednesday but he admits it has been hard to focus because of the bombardment of his country by the United States and Israel.

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