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Australia win tense cycling mixed relay world title

Australia win tense cycling mixed relay world title

Australia won the mixed relay at the cycling worlds in Kigali on Wednesday after edging France and Switzerland in a nail-biting finale.

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Stokes will be battle-ready for Ashes, says England chief

Stokes will be battle-ready for Ashes, says England chief

England cricket supremo Rob Key says captain Ben Stokes will be ready for the heat of the Ashes battle in Australia despite a lack of action following a shoulder injury.

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14 killed in Taiwan after barrier lake bursts

14 killed in Taiwan after barrier lake bursts

At least 14 people were killed when a decades-old barrier lake burst in Taiwan, government officials said Wednesday, after Super Typhoon Ragasa pounded the island with torrential rain.

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UN demands probe, Italy deploys frigate after drone 'attack' on Gaza aid flotilla

UN demands probe, Italy deploys frigate after drone 'attack' on Gaza aid flotilla

The United Nations called Wednesday for an investigation into alleged drone attacks against a Gaza-bound aid flotilla, as Brussels slammed the strikes as unacceptable and Italy sent a navy frigate to assist.

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Iran will never seek nuclear weapons, president tells UN

Iran will never seek nuclear weapons, president tells UN

Iran's president repeated Wednesday that his country is not seeking nuclear weapons, after military strikes by Israel and the United States earlier this year, and impending sanctions triggered by European powers.

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Zelensky says NATO membership not automatic protection, praises Trump after shift

Zelensky says NATO membership not automatic protection, praises Trump after shift

President Volodymyr Zelensky cast doubt Wednesday on NATO's ability to guarantee Ukraine's security but praised Donald Trump after the US president unexpectedly flip-flopped to say he thinks Russia can be defeated.

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Becker regrets winning Wimbledon as a teenager

Becker regrets winning Wimbledon as a teenager

Boris Becker says he regrets winning Wimbledon at the age of just 17 because he struggled to cope with the expectations that followed his first Grand Slam title.

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'Mind-readers' Canada use headphones in Women's Rugby World Cup final prep

'Mind-readers' Canada use headphones in Women's Rugby World Cup final prep

Canada have been training with headphones on to prepare for the raucous atmosphere in Saturday's Women's Rugby World Cup final against England at Twickenham.

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Rose would welcome Trump on stage if Europe keeps Ryder Cup

Rose would welcome Trump on stage if Europe keeps Ryder Cup

Justin Rose said he would welcome US President Donald Trump on the stage if Europe win this week's Ryder Cup and he expects Trump's visit Friday to create an intense atmosphere.

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AI optimism cheers up markets following Fed rate warning

AI optimism cheers up markets following Fed rate warning

Stock markets pushed higher on Wednesday as AI optimism boosted shares in technology giants, soothing worries following a warning from US Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell on interest rates.

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