Typhoon death toll soars past 90 in the Philippines
The death toll from Typhoon Kalmaegi in the Philippines climbed past 90 on Wednesday as the devastating impact on hard-hit Cebu province became clearer after the worst flooding in recent memory.
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Ex-France lock Willemse challenges Meafou to become 'the bully'
Former France lock Paul Willemse says his successor at international level Emmanuel Meafou can become "the bully" the team needs as Les Bleus prepare to host South Africa in the Autumn Nations Series on Saturday.
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Ukrainians to honour sporting dead by building country they 'died for': minister
Ukraine's sports minister Matviy Bidnyi has told AFP that despite Russian forces still occupying Ukrainian territory three years after they invaded he is focusing on helping build the country that more than 600 athletes and coaches killed in the conflict "dreamed of and died for".
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At least 7 dead after UPS cargo plane crashes near Louisville airport
At least seven people died and several more were injured after a UPS cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff on Tuesday from Louisville International Airport in Kentucky, exploding into flames as it crashed into businesses adjacent to the airport.
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US Supreme Court hears challenge to Trump tariff powers
The US Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday on whether a wide swath of Donald Trump's tariffs are lawful, in a landmark case that could uphold -- or upend -- the president's economic agenda.
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India's Modi readies bellwether poll in poorest state
India's poorest state Bihar goes to the polls on Thursday, and for many of its 130 million people, one issue overshadows all others: money.
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Green goals versus growth needs: India's climate scorecard
India is the world's most populous country, the third-biggest emitter of greenhouse gases, and remains deeply dependent on polluting coal to meet soaring energy demand.
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Where things stand on China-US trade after Trump and Xi talk
China and the United States have recently agreed to lower the temperature in their spiralling trade war, bringing a precarious end to months of back-and-forth measures between the economic and technological powerhouses.
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Sri Lanka targets big fish in anti-corruption push
When Sri Lanka's economy collapsed in 2022, politicians and officials were accused of brazenly stealing the island's assets.
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Injured Jordie Barrett to miss rest of All Blacks tour
Centre Jordie Barrett will fly home Wednesday after being ruled out of the rest of New Zealand's northern hemisphere tour with injuries suffered in the Test against Ireland.
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