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UK's King Charles to give personal TV message about cancer 'journey'

Fit-again Jesus can be Arsenal's number one striker, says Arteta

Spain's ruling Socialists face sex scandal fallout among women voters

EU 2035 combustion-engine ban review: what's at stake

Stocks rally in wake of Fed rate cut

Mohammed Ben Sulayem re-elected unopposed in contentious FIA election

Vonn claims sensational first ski World Cup win since 2018

French forces use tear gas to clear protesters protecting condemned cows

EU agrees recycled plastic targets for cars

UK health service hit by 'super flu' outbreak

Off-field drama overshadowing Toulouse's Champions Cup tilt

Mets slugger Alonso set for Orioles move: reports

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso has agreed a five-year $155 million deal to join the Baltimore Orioles, multiple US media reports said Wednesday.

Anti-government protest draws tens of thousands in Bulgaria

Several tens of thousands of people took to the streets across Bulgaria on Wednesday to protest against the government and corruption, as anger over the country's draft budget boiled over into a widening anti-graft movement.

Beyonce, Venus Williams, Nicole Kidman to co-chair 2026 Met Gala

Music powerhouse Beyonce, tennis legend Venus Williams and Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman will co-chair the 2026 Met Gala on May 4 alongside Vogue's Anna Wintour, the Metropolitan Museum of Art announced Wednesday in New York.

Intel sees record EU fine reduced further

The EU General Court dealt a blow to the European Commission on Wednesday in reducing what was initially a record fine against US chipmaker Intel to 237 million euros ($276 million) -- a quarter of the original sum.

Czechs greenlight magic mushroom use from 2026

The outgoing Czech government said Wednesday it had approved the use of psilocybin -- the active ingredient in magic mushrooms -- for medical purposes from 2026.

US plans to order foreign tourists to disclose social media histories

The administration of US President Donald Trump plans to order visa-exempt foreign tourists to disclose their social media histories from the last five years before entering the country, according to an official notice.

Celtic boss Nancy 'won't waste time' on criticism

Wilfried Nancy will not "waste time" on the negative reaction that followed his debut defeat as Celtic boss.

Hollywood meets the world in Sundance line-up

Hollywood A-listers Jon Hamm, Olivia Wilde and Russell Crowe will rub shoulders with some of cinema's best and brightest new talent at the Sundance film festival next month, organizers said Wednesday.

French far right sparks debate with proposal to reopen brothels

Marine Le Pen's far-right party wants to bring back France's once legendary brothels, sparking a fresh debate about prostitution in a country with a long history of liberal attitudes to sex.