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Lawson fills in again for injured Hadjar at Monza

Lawson fills in again for injured Hadjar at Monza

French driver Isack Hadjar, who missed the last Grand Prix in the Netherlands because of an injured wrist, will again be absent from the grid for this weekend's Italian GP at Monza, his Red Bull team announced on Wednesday.

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Brennan claims third Vuelta victory in stage 11 sprint

Brennan claims third Vuelta victory in stage 11 sprint

Matthew Brennan claimed his third win at this year's Vuelta a Espana on Wednesday by triumphing in a sprint to take stage 11.

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World must prepare for 'reality' of missing 1.5C goal: UN

World must prepare for 'reality' of missing 1.5C goal: UN

The United Nations said Wednesday the 1.5C target would be missed and outlined how global temperatures might be brought back down in a first-of-its-kind assessment met with dismay in climate-vulnernable nations.

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England omit Carse from squad for third Test against Pakistan

England omit Carse from squad for third Test against Pakistan

Brydon Carse remained in Test exile after he was omitted from England's squad announced Wednesday for next week's series finale against Pakistan in Birmingham.

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Nepal flood survivors cling to zipline to cross treacherous river

Nepal flood survivors cling to zipline to cross treacherous river

High above the swollen Trishuli river, flood survivors gripped a makeshift cable as Nepali soldiers and residents pulled them to safety on Wednesday, a week after one of the country's worst disasters.

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Venice festival gets underway with Clooney taking swipe at US government

Venice festival gets underway with Clooney taking swipe at US government

The Venice Film Festival kicked off Wednesday with a customary dose of controversy, as honouree George Clooney slammed the US government, while jury president Maggie Gyllenhaal questioned the dearth of women directors.

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DNA tests and funerals in Nepal, a week after deadly floods

DNA tests and funerals in Nepal, a week after deadly floods

Distraught families gave DNA samples in the search for missing relatives as others held symbolic funerals on Wednesday, a week after deadly flash floods swept away villages and homes in Nepal's fragile Himalayan region.

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Fernandez 'didn't hesitate' over record Man City move

Fernandez 'didn't hesitate' over record Man City move

Enzo Fernandez said he "didn't hesitate for a second" when Manchester City made contact in his first interview since joining the club for a British record-equalling transfer fee of £125 million ($169 million).

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Dutch shift 86 tonnes of gold from US, Canada to UK

Dutch shift 86 tonnes of gold from US, Canada to UK

The Dutch central bank said Wednesday it had moved 86 tonnes of its gold reserves out of the United States and Canada to London, citing "increasing geopolitical unrest."

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Chevron unveils deal to double Venezuela venture output in 5 years

Chevron unveils deal to double Venezuela venture output in 5 years

Chevron announced a $7 billion deal with Venezuela on Wednesday to develop two additional oil fields in the country's Orinoco Belt, expected to more than double output in five years.

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