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Hyundai reaches tentative deal with workers after strikes

Cool Japan: Human fridge chills workers in extreme heat

Australia's top music charts ban AI songs

Tens of thousands flee fire near US city of Reno

Despair and anger erupt after deadly Guinea landfill collapse

Nevada sues US govt over cuts to Colorado River access

Tornado tears through French village, dozens injured

'Special' Chelsea forwards inspire Alonso's winning start

Federer looks forward to brief return to Arthur Ashe stadium

Alonso makes winning start with Chelsea as Rogers scores on debut

US removes Syria from state sponsor of terrorism list

Palmeiras agree to sell Allan to Manchester City: source

Saudi Arabia to invest $7 bn in theme parks near Paris: French presidency

French tourist dies after getting stuck in scorching Death Valley

Shalulile strikes late and Sundowns top South African table

Namibian Peter Shalulile scored an added-time match-winner as Mamelodi Sundowns pipped Chippa United 1-0 on Wednesday to become the third South African Premiership leaders within two days.

Answers sought as Canada stabbing manhunt widens

Relatives of Canada's stabbing spree victims spoke out Wednesday about their "nightmare" and called for answers from authorities, with a suspect still on the loose and no known motive for the attacks.

Lyon see unbeaten start to French season ended

Lyon slumped to a 3-1 defeat at Lorient on Wednesday despite a fourth goal of the season for Alexandre Lacazette, as their unbeaten start to the Ligue 1 season came to an end.

Barca sign Keira Walsh from Man City for reported record fee

Barcelona on Wednesday announced the signing for a reported world record fee of Manchester City's England Euro 2022 star Keira Walsh.

Apple unveils new gadgets despite supply chain woes

Apple launched new smartphones Wednesday at prices similar to recent models despite inflation and supply chain woes, while unveiling a premium digital watch with a price tag to match.

Sabalenka fired-up by Wimbledon ban at US Open

Aryna Sabalenka reached the US Open semi-finals for a second successive year on Wednesday, fired up by the lingering and bitter aftertaste of her Wimbledon ban.

Western US heat wave to wane, but more fire danger ahead: forecast

A ferocious heat wave scorching the western United States could finally begin to wane in the coming days, forecasters said Wednesday, but they warned of dangerous fire conditions as howling winds sweep through the bone-dry region.

Ajax give Rangers rude awakening on Champions League return

Rangers suffered a chastening return to the Champions League after a 12-year absence as Ajax ran riot in a 4-0 win in Amsterdam on Wednesday.

Mexico's Baja California braces for Hurricane Kay

Hurricane Kay gathered strength in the Pacific Ocean on Wednesday and was on course to bring strong winds and heavy rain to Mexico's Baja California Peninsula, forecasters said.

Naseem's last-over sixes power Pakistan into Asia Cup final, India out

Tailender Naseem Shah hit two last-over sixes as Pakistan pulled off a thrilling one-wicket win over Afghanistan on Wednesday to set up an Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka, knocking out rivals India in the process.

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