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Six hantavirus cruise passengers head to Australia

Cavs top Pistons in overtime for 3-2 series lead

Canadian football ready for World Cup coming out party

US court suspends sanctions on UN expert on Palestinians

Asia markets mixed as Trump-Xi summit, AI trade dominate

'Rare, meaningful': North Korean football team ventures into South

In-form Messi hits brace as Miami win 5-3 at Cincinnati in MLS

Historic Swiss solar-powered plane crashes into sea

Indian pharma fuels Africa's 'zombie drug' and opioid crisis

Wood urges New Zealand to 'create some history' at World Cup

In Washington, the fight to preserve Black cemeteries

Donald pleased to have Rahm back for Ryder three-peat bid

Luke Donald, seeking a three-peat in 2027 as Europe's Ryder Cup captain, is pleased with Jon Rahm securing his eligibility for the squad and has no worries about team-room issues.

Stocks waver, oil steady ahead of US-China summit as Iran talks stall

Stock markets were mixed Wednesday and oil prices steadied but remained above $100 a barrel as investors awaited a high-stakes summit between the United States and China, and Middle East peace talks stalled.

War in Middle East: latest developments

Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war:

No cadmium please: French want less toxin in their baguettes

France is mulling how to prevent people from ingesting too much of the heavy metal cadmium, after a warning their breakfast cereal and baguettes could be contaminated with the toxin.

Shots heard at Philippine Senate as lawmaker wanted by ICC holds out

Multiple gunshots sent Philippine senators into hiding in their offices late Wednesday, after a legislator wanted by the International Criminal Court sought refuge in the legislative building, AFP journalists said.

France locks down 1,700 on cruise ship after 90-year-old dies

French authorities on Wednesday confined more than 1,700 passengers and crew on a British cruise ship docked in Bordeaux after an elderly passenger died, said officials, who played down any links to the hantavirus scare.

After the hobbits, director Peter Jackson tackles 'Tintin'

"The Lord of the Rings" maestro Peter Jackson revealed Wednesday that he is taking on another cult classic -- "Tintin".

Real Madrid win legal battle over Bernabeu concert noise

Real Madrid said Wednesday they have won a legal battle in their dispute with a residents association complaining about "noise pollution" generated by concerts held at their Santiago Bernabeu stadium.

EU won't ban LGBTQ 'conversion therapy' but will push states to act

The European Union will not ban "conversion therapy" targeting LGBTQ people, but will push member states to take action against such practices, it said Wednesday.

Revived Swiatek cruises past Pegula and into Italian Open semis

Iga Swiatek gave another indication that she might be back to her brilliant best after destroying Jessica Pegula 6-1, 6-2 on Wednesday and breezing into the Italian Open semi-finals.

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