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Threat of grounded planes nears as jet fuel supplies dwindle

Gasperini's Roma future in doubt as infighting mars Champions League bid

Curacao World Cup qualification a 'divine journey': federation president

NBA fines Hornets' Ball for 'reckless' play on Adebayo

Val Kilmer returns via AI as filmmakers test Hollywood's red line

China's economy beats forecasts, but war darkens outlook

Latest team to fold sets Super Rugby up for another revamp

Iran participating in World Cup, FIFA president confirms

Police arrest two over London synagogue arson attempt

'There's more truth than fiction,' Spielberg says of 'Disclosure Day'

Pope to visit Cameroon conflict zone under high security

Verstappen understands 'bigger picture' in power unit debate: F1 boss Domenicali

Formula 1 boss Stefano Domenicali on Wednesday called on drivers, including the outspoken Max Verstappen, to "be respectful" of the sport but said changes to this year's new power unit regulations needed to be made.

Hearn wants Katie Taylor to top Croke Park bill, rules out Fury-Joshua in Dublin

Eddie Hearn said on Wednesday Katie Taylor deserves top-billing for her farewell fight at Croke Park as he ruled out the Dublin stadium staging the long-awaited 'Battle of Britain' clash between former world heavyweight champions Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury.

Critically endangered orangutan born at Madrid zoo

A critically endangered Borneo orangutan has been born at Madrid's zoo, described by keepers as strong and developing normally.

EU rejects Meta's pay-for-access remedy in WhatsApp AI chatbots probe

The EU told Meta Wednesday that charging rival AI chatbots for access to its WhatsApp platform runs against the bloc's antitrust rules, rebuffing the measure taken by the US giant in response to a probe.

Starmer says 'won't yield' to Trump's Mideast war threats

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday said he would not "yield" to pressure to join the Iran war after US President Donald Trump threatened to scrap a UK trade deal.

Liverpool captain Van Dijk says PSG 'deserved' Champions League semi-final spot

Virgil van Dijk had no complaints after Liverpool were knocked out of the Champions League by title-holders Paris Saint-Germain in a defeat compounded by a serious injury to Hugo Ekitike.

England women's rugby star Kildunne reveals body issues struggle

England women's rugby star Ellie Kildunne has revealed she struggled with an eating disorder and other health issues during the coronavirus lockdown.

Chinese suppliers, Mideast importers fret about war fallout on trade

Suppliers and buyers at a trade show in southern China were cautious on Wednesday as they weighed costs for ice cream machines, home appliances and cars that have risen since the start of the Middle East war.

Markets steadier on Mideast peace hopes, as war hits luxury goods

Markets largely steadied Wednesday as traders waited to see if Mideast peace talks resume, though share prices of Gucci parent Kering and French luxury group Hermes tumbled on weak earnings linked partly to the conflict's fallout.

EU says age-check app 'ready' in push to protect children online

European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday that an EU-developed age verification app was ready to go, as the bloc pushes to better protect children from online harm.

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Pope heads to Cameroon with message of peace for conflict zone