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Australia charges man with trying to pass Ukraine military intel to Russia

'So bad it's good': rough animated film becomes surprise Chinese hit

'I'll adapt': First pregnant candidate navigates French presidential race

Hong Kong convicts Tiananmen vigil activists of inciting subversion

The Hong Kong Tiananmen vigil activists convicted in national security trial

Australia's Hussey mulls role with England for Ashes series

Hong Kong Tiananmen vigil activists found guilty of inciting subversion

Eel-powered Japan whizz-kid, 11, chases Asian Games history

Hong Kong Tiananmen activists found guilty of inciting subversion

Rosenior seeks to match Paris FC's capital ambition as Ligue 1 returns

Barcelona enter new era as Flick targets La Liga hat-trick

Inter set for Serie A title defence as Milan get Amorim reboot

Pogacar favourite for Vuelta with Grand Tour treble in sight

'Greatest' Springboks face All Blacks in clash of juggernauts

Ex-cops sentenced to prison for George Floyd killing

Two former Minneapolis police officers were sentenced to prison on Wednesday for their roles in the May 2020 killing of George Floyd, a Black man whose death sparked protests against racial injustice across the United States.

Boeing sees progress on 787 but warns on supply chain

Boeing said Wednesday it is close to receiving regulatory approval to resume 787 jet deliveries, a move that could help reverse lackluster profits, but warned that its production ramp-up for the 737 MAX would be slowed by supply chain problems.

Climate, collectors blamed for S.Africa's succulents decline

Climate change and collectors of rare plants are decimating succulents in South Africa, government researchers said Wednesday, warning hundreds of these rugged species are at risk of extinction.

Antibiotic taken after sex drastically reduces STDs: study

An antibiotic taken after sex without a condom can drastically reduce the rate of three bacterial STDs among high-risk groups, data from a clinical study showed Wednesday.

Fresh nationwide rail strikes hit UK

Around 40,000 British railway workers staged a walkout on Wednesday, a month after the largest strike in 30 years as the UK battles its worst cost-of-living crisis in decades.

LIV Golf expanding to 14 events in 2023: official

The breakaway LIV Golf series on Wednesday announced a 14-event league for 2023, with organisers aiming to expand their reach across the globe.

UK scientist James Lovelock, prophet of climate doom, dies aged 103

Influential British scientist James Lovelock, famed for his Gaia hypothesis and pioneering work on climate change, has died at the age of 103, his family announced Wednesday.

McDonald's beefs up UK price for 99p cheeseburger

Stung by an across-the-board surge in inflation, McDonald's said Wednesday it was raising the UK price of its cheeseburger -- set at a lowly 99 pence ($1.19) for 14 years.

Luis Suarez signs short-term deal to rejoin boyhood club Nacional

Luis Suarez has signed a short-term contract to rejoin his boyhood club Nacional in Uruguay ahead of the World Cup in Qatar, the club's president said on Wednesday.