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Zelensky due to hold talks in Britain on Wednesday
Volodymyr Zelensky will visit the UK on Wednesday, Britain said, in the Ukrainian leader's second overseas trip since Russian troops invaded his country nearly a year ago.
Rohit, Cummins play down pitch chatter ahead of 1st Test
India skipper Rohit Sharma and Australian counterpart Pat Cummins on Wednesday brushed aside concerns about the pitch ahead of the first of four eagerly awaited Tests.
France to turn wine into industrial alcohol to battle surplus
France plans to spend millions of euros to turn wine into industrial alcohol for pharmaceuticals and cosmetics to drain a massive surplus, the agriculture ministry has said.
Markets mostly rise but rate worries keep optimism in check
Most markets rose Wednesday but traders remained on edge after Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell reiterated that inflation was coming down but interest rates might need to go higher than expected to get it under control.
Children pulled from rubble as Turkey-Syria quake toll tops 9,500
Heartrending scenes of a newborn plucked alive from the rubble and a broken father clutching his dead daughter's hand have laid bare the human cost of the earthquake in Syria and Turkey that by Wednesday had claimed over 9,500 lives.
Asian markets mostly up but rate worries keep optimism in check
Most Asian markets rose Wednesday but traders remained on edge after Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell reiterated that inflation was coming down but interest rates might need to go higher than expected to get it under control.
Ex-Tokyo Olympics official held on alleged Games bid-rigging
Japanese prosecutors on Wednesday arrested a former senior Tokyo Olympics official and three businessmen over alleged bid-rigging linked to the Games, the latest twist in a growing corruption scandal.
Sweden puts brakes on treatments for trans minors
Sweden, the first country to introduce legal gender reassignment, has begun restricting gender reassignment hormone treatments for minors, as it, like many Western countries, grapples with the highly-sensitive issue.
Bulgaria accused of brutal border pushbacks
Bulgaria faces mounting accusations that it is abusing people trying to cross its border with Turkey, with asylum seekers saying they have been pushed back, locked up, stripped and beaten.
Anglican church set for fiery debate over same-sex marriage
The Church of England will on Wednesday debate contentious plans enabling priests to offer blessings to same-sex couples, amid deep Anglican divisions over the issue in Britain and beyond.
Wretched life of migrants building Senegal's city of the future
When Mohamed was hired at the construction site for the United Nations' new West Africa headquarters in Senegal, he was proud to say he would be working "not only for Africa, but for the world."
Retallick joins exodus of All Blacks heading to Japan
Veteran New Zealand lock Brodie Retallick on Wednesday joined the exodus of All Blacks signing to play for Japanese clubs in 2024 following the Rugby World Cup.
Children pulled from rubble as Turkey-Syria quake toll tops 8,300
Heartrending scenes of a newborn plucked alive from the rubble and a broken father clutching his dead daughter's hand have laid bare the human cost of violent earthquakes in Syria and Turkey that by Wednesday had claimed 8,300 lives.
'Smooch of the Union': US first lady steals show with wayward kiss
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LeBron James breaks NBA all-time points-scoring record
LeBron James finally eclipsed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the most prolific scorer in NBA history on Tuesday, breaking a 39-year record that many throughout basketball believed would never be beaten.
As 'King' James makes history, Jordan-LeBron debate revived
As LeBron James adds to his amazing legacy by becoming the NBA's career scoring leader, the debate resumes over whether he or Michael Jordan is the NBA's all-time greatest player.
LeBron James: The man who would be King
LeBron James, blessed with unparalleled basketball skills, exceptional longevity and unafraid to use the platform of NBA superstardom, has forged a unique destiny in his quest to be the best player of all time.
Children pulled from rubble as Turkey-Syria quake toll tops 7,800
Heartrending scenes of a newborn plucked alive from the rubble and a broken father clutching his dead daughter's hand have laid bare the human cost of violent earthquakes in Syria and Turkey that by Wednesday had claimed 7,800 lives.
Biden urges US blue-collar resurgence in feisty Congress speech
President Joe Biden urged unity and touted a blue-collar economic resurgence Tuesday in a rousing State of the Union speech before a raucous Congress that doubled as a bid to persuade voters he still has what it takes to seek reelection at the age of 80.
Biden accuses social media companies of exploiting children
President Joe Biden called on US lawmakers Tuesday to restrict how social media companies lure children and collect their data, as he accused Big Tech of conducting a "for profit" experiment on the nation's youth.
Pilots walk away from 737 crash in Australia
Two pilots have made a "miraculous" escape after their Boeing 737 water-bombing plane crashed and burned while fighting a blaze in remote Western Australia.
Police seize enough cocaine to supply N. Zealand for 30 years
Police said Wednesday they had seized enough cocaine to supply New Zealand for 30 years, after snaring a massive bundle of drugs floating in the Pacific Ocean.
Biden warns US will act on China after balloon downing
President Joe Biden vowed Tuesday he would not hesitate to defend US interests against China after he ordered the downing of a suspected surveillance balloon but, delivering his State of the Union address, kept the door open to cooperation.
Upbeat Biden urges US unity and vows to restore blue-collar pride
President Joe Biden touted America's "unbroken" democracy and resurgent economy in an optimistic State of the Union speech Tuesday -- as he sought to persuade skeptical voters that at 80 he still has what it takes to takes to run for reelection.
'Waiting for our dead': Anger builds at Turkey's quake response
With every passing moment, Ebru Firat knows the chances dim of finding her cousin alive under the rubble of a flattened building in the southern Turkish city of Gaziantep.
Ex-Tokyo Olympics official held on alleged bid-rigging: media
Japanese prosecutors arrested a former senior Tokyo Olympics official over alleged bid-rigging, local media said Wednesday, the latest twist in a growing corruption scandal.
Biden urges US unity and vows to restore blue-collar pride
President Joe Biden touted America's "unbroken" democracy and resurgent economy in an optimistic State of the Union speech Tuesday -- as he sought to persuade skeptical voters that at 80 he still has what it takes to takes to run for reelection.
Japan rolls out 'humble and lovable' delivery robots
"Excuse me, coming through," a four-wheeled robot chirps as it dodges pedestrians on a street outside Tokyo, part of an experiment businesses hope will tackle labour shortages and rural isolation.
Brussels on tenterhooks for long-awaited Zelensky visit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has so far only made one trip abroad since Russia invaded his country almost a year ago -- receiving a hero's welcome in Washington in December.
Deepfake 'news anchors' in pro-China footage: research
The "news broadcasters" appear stunningly real, but they are AI-generated deepfakes in first-of-their-kind propaganda videos that a research report published Tuesday attributed to Chinese state-aligned actors.
VIP lounge becomes quake refuge in stricken Turkish city
Desperate survivors sought refuge in the airport near Turkey's quake disaster zone on Tuesday, as hundreds of rescuers from more than 70 countries landed in the country.
Fakery and fraud: Energy scammers cast 'wide net' on Facebook
A Filipino consumer fumes as she rips open a portable charger to discover she has been conned -- the batteries are choked with sand, making her yet another victim of scammers on Facebook.