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South Korean ex-leader jailed for 5 years in first martial law verdict

Spanish singer Julio Iglesias says abuse allegations 'absolutely false'

'Hobbit houses' that might just save a Moldovan village

Verstappen motivated as Red Bull braces for F1 changes

Fraudsters flee Cambodia's 'scam city' after accused boss taken down

Career Grand Slam 'a dream' for Swiatek but not key focus in Melbourne

Malnutrition having 'harrowing' impact on Afghan women: WFP

Coaches Regragui and Thiaw have suffered AFCON final heartbreak

US strikes deal with Taiwan to cut tariffs, boost chip investment

Anisimova targets third Slam final in a row after breakout year

China's 2025 economic growth likely slowest in decades: analysts

Hosts Morocco set up Senegal AFCON final showdown

Hosts Morocco will play Sadio Mane's Senegal in this weekend's Africa Cup of Nations final after both emerged victorious in tense last-four ties on Wednesday as Mohamed Salah's dreams of winning the title were again dashed.

Trump says Iran killings stopped, Tehran says 'no plan for hanging'

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he had been told the killings of protesters in Iran had been halted, but added that he would "watch it and see" about threatened military action.

A True Empowerer - AGFA HealthCare Radiates Imaging Innovation at ECR 2026

In Vienna, Enterprise Imaging offers the "Clinician-First" approach to keeping radiologists in their flow, spotlighting the human behind the innovation and empowering them to work in comfort with their technology.

OPPO Appoints Stagwell (STGW) Agencies in Singapore: Allison Worldwide for PR and Influencer; Assembly for Media

Through Stagwell's integrated operating model, Allison Worldwide and Assembly will combine earned influence with data driven‑ media to drive measurable outcomes.

Chelsea paid for costly errors in Arsenal defeat, says Rosenior

Liam Rosenior admitted Chelsea paid the price for costly mistakes after Arsenal took advantage of his side's blunders to win 3-2 in the League Cup semi-final first leg on Wednesday.

Morocco beat Nigeria on penalties to reach Africa Cup of Nations final

Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou was the hero with two saves in the shoot-out as hosts Morocco beat Nigeria 4-2 on penalties to set up an Africa Cup of Nations final showdown this weekend with Senegal after a tense last-four clash on Wednesday finished 0-0 at the end of extra time.

Golden Globes viewership shrinks again

The number of people tuning in to watch the Golden Globe Awards shrank this year, organizers announced Wednesday, as Hollywood's gala evenings continue to struggle with declining viewership.

Astronauts leave ISS in first-ever medical evacuation

Four crewmembers departed the International Space Station on Wednesday after a medical issue prompted their mission to be cut a month short -- a first for the orbiting laboratory.

NASA reports record heat but omits reference to climate change

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Real Madrid crash out of Copa del Rey at Albacete on Arbeloa debut

Real Madrid fell to a shock 3-2 defeat in the Copa del Rey last 16 on Wednesday as Alvaro Arbeloa's debut as coach ended in humiliation by second-tier opposition.

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Arsenal beat Rosenior's Chelsea in League Cup semi first leg