Germany blocks German-language Russian channel
The German broadcasting regulator said Wednesday it had banned the transmission of the German-language channel of Russian state broadcaster RT, with Moscow vowing to take "retaliatory measures".
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NY Times hits 10 mn-subscription mark amid growth spurt
The New York Times reported Wednesday that buying The Athletic had helped power the paper past its 10 million-subscription target years in advance, and the company is now aiming to grow by millions more subscribers.
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Brussels weathers backlash over calling gas and nuclear sustainable
The European Commission on Wednesday defied angry dissent from EU governments and protests from green campaigners to give a sustainable finance label to investments in both gas and nuclear power.
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Xavi to decide if Dembele plays again for Barca - Laporta
Barcelona president Joan Laporta said on Wednesday it will be up to coach Xavi Hernandez whether Ousmane Dembele plays in the second half of the season, after the Frenchman refused to sign a new contract.
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Thousands lose power but Mauritius escapes 'major damage' from cyclone
Thousands of homes were left without power in Mauritius on Wednesday but the Indian Ocean island nation escaped without "major damage" from a battering by powerful cyclone winds.
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Hodgson ready for dogfight after accepting Watford's 'siren call'
Roy Hodgson is ready for the challenge of Watford's relegation dogfight after admitting he could not resist the "siren call from the mermaid".
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Europe rights body launches rare action against Turkey
The Council of Europe on Wednesday launched for only the second time in its history disciplinary action against Turkey over its failure to free activist Osman Kavala, with Ankara denouncing the decision as interference.
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Death toll from Brazil storms rises to 28
Floods and landslides caused by torrential rains have killed at least 28 people in southeastern Brazil, with seven still missing, authorities said Wednesday.
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Mickelson says 'everyone in top 100' approached to play in Saudi league
While Dustin Johnson welcomes the challenge he will face on the course at the lucrative Saudi International, Phil Mickelson appreciates the financial competition being offered to the established tours, claiming on Wednesday that "everyone in the top 100 has been approached" to play in the new Saudi Arabian-funded Super Golf League.
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Rotterdam to dismantle historic bridge for Bezos superyacht
The Dutch port city of Rotterdam said Wednesday it would temporarily dismantle an historic bridge to allow a superyacht built for Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to pass.
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