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Jury hears social-media image helped identify teen in Scarlett Faulkner case

Ketchup packets link suspect to break-in at Eddie Rocket’s restaurant

American Airlines passenger falls ill and vomits on three travellers

Spain's General Strike Links Housing Crisis to Lost Purchasing Power

Euro-Area Inflation Reaches 4% as Energy Prices Jump

China's Factory Inflation Accelerates While Consumer Demand Stays Weak

US Adds 165,000 Jobs as Unemployment Falls to 4.1%

Bank of England Raises Interest Rate to 4% as Energy Risks Intensify

Energy Costs Push OECD Inflation Up to 4.5%

OPEC Says Oil Output Is Near Prewar Levels Despite Shipping Disruptions

China's Trade Surplus Passes $1 Trillion as Technology Exports Surge

China's Singles' Day Exposes Persistent Consumer Caution

US Inflation Broadens as Fed Officials Consider Faster Rate Hikes

AU Small Finance Bank Secures Naming Rights for Mumbai Metro 3 Station

Berlin film festival chief to remain in job after Gaza row

The head of Berlin's international film festival will stay in the post despite controversy over a film director's anti-Israel remarks at the event, the German culture minister's office said Wednesday.

Allen's record ton powers New Zealand into T20 World Cup final

New Zealand's Finn Allen blasted the fastest century in T20 World Cup history in Kolkata on Wednesday as his side hammered South Africa by nine wickets to reach the final.

Stocks firm, oil steadies after sell-off on Middle East turmoil

US and European stock markets firmed and energy prices steadied Wednesday after President Donald Trump sought to ease oil supply concerns triggered by the conflict between the United States and Iran.

Scotland's Steyn expects Six Nations 'fun' against France

Kyle Steyn believes players and fans alike are in for an entertaining encounter when his Scotland side face tournament leaders France in Saturday's much-anticipated Six Nations clash in Edinburgh.

Tudor tells Spurs that relegation battle isn't real pressure

Tottenham interim boss Igor Tudor insists fighting to avoid relegation is not real pressure as he urged his struggling team to show the "courage" required to win their survival battle.

UK MP's husband among three accused of spying for China

British police on Wednesday arrested three men on suspicion of spying for China, including the husband of a lawmaker from the ruling Labour party.

Argentine sub in 2017 implosion was seaworthy, trial told

The Argentine naval submarine that imploded in 2017, killing 44 sailors, was seaworthy, the highest-ranking of four former officers said Wednesday on the second day of their trial.

Latest developments in Iran war: Bodies found after Iran warship hit

Dozens of bodies were recovered from an Iranian warship torpedoed by US forces on Wednesday, the fifth day of a regional war sparked by US-Israeli attacks on Iran.

Jansen fifty lifts South Africa to 169-8 against New Zealand

Marco Jansen hit an unbeaten 55 to lift South Africa from a precarious 77-5 to 169-8 against New Zealand in the first semi-final of the T20 World Cup on Wednesday.

Marseille mayor opposes Kanye West gig over 'unabashed Nazism'

The mayor of France's second-biggest city Marseille said Wednesday that Kanye West was "not welcome", after the music star known for his antisemitic rants announced a concert in June.

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