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Ex-All Black Nonu extends Toulon deal, aged 43

Stocks diverge as US tariff deadline looms

French court dismisses government Covid response probe

Children's camp confirms 27 dead, with Texas flood toll over 80

BRICS' criticism brings Trump 10% tariff threat

Houses made from rice: Kyrgyzstan's eco-friendly revolution

Croatia govt lashed over 'disgraceful neo-fascist Woodstock'

Victims of London 7/7 attacks remembered as king hails 'spirit of unity'

Wiaan Mulder: slow ascent to Test cricket's batting heights

England coach McCullum says paceman Archer 'ready to go' against India

Djokovic, Sinner on Wimbledon collision course

EU to unveil long-delayed 2040 climate target

The EU will present its delayed 2040 emissions-reduction target Wednesday, sticking to its climate goals but with new flexibility to answer the concerns of member states that must greenlight the plans.

'No roof' to Savea ability for ex-All Black Kaino before France Tests

Former New Zealand back-rower Jerome Kaino said there is "no roof" to abrasive No 8 Ardie Savea's ability before Saturday's first Test against a depleted France in Dunedin.

Alcaraz faces amateur hour against young Brit at Wimbledon

Unheralded British amateur Oliver Tarvet is targeting arguably the biggest upset in Wimbledon history when he pits his wits against champion Carlos Alcaraz on Wednesday.

'Writing is thinking': do students who use ChatGPT learn less?

When Jocelyn Leitzinger had her university students write about times in their lives they had witnessed discrimination, she noticed that a woman named Sally was the victim in many of the stories.

Australian airline Qantas says hit by 'significant' cyberattack

Australian airline Qantas said Wednesday it was investigating a "significant" cyberattack, after hackers infiltrated a system containing sensitive data on six million customers.

Real Madrid oust Juventus as Dortmund reach Club World Cup quarters

Spanish giants Real Madrid beat Juventus 1-0 on Tuesday to set up a Club World Cup quarter-final clash against Borussia Dortmund, who edged Mexican side Monterrey.

Relief coming for Europe after brutal heatwave

After days of record-breaking heatwaves across Europe, relief will start to arrive from the Atlantic on Wednesday, bringing thunderstorms and cooler temperatures to parts of western Europe.

Thai veteran politician set for single day as acting PM

Thailand's acting prime minister is set to helm the country for only one full day Wednesday, standing in for suspended premier Paetongtarn Shinawatra before being replaced himself in a cabinet reshuffle.

Guirassy double as Dortmund down Monterrey to reach Club World Cup quarters

Serhou Guirassy continued his superb form to fire Borussia Dortmund to a 2-1 win over Sergio Ramos's Monterrey and into the Club World Cup quarter-finals on Monday.

BTS agency confirms superstars' 2026 album, tour

BTS agency HYBE confirmed Wednesday that the K-pop megastars would release a new album and go on tour in 2026, with the group's livestream announcement of their return attracting more than seven million views.

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