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MSF says its hospital in South Sudan hit by government air strike

MSF says its hospital in South Sudan hit by government air strike

Doctors Without Borders said Wednesday its hospital in Lankien, South Sudan was hit by a government air strike overnight, after another of its health facilities was looted.

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Merz heads to Gulf as Germany looks to diversify trade ties

Merz heads to Gulf as Germany looks to diversify trade ties

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz headed to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday to kick off a Gulf tour as the biggest EU economy seeks to diversify its key trade and energy partnerships.

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Selection process for future Olympic hosts set for reform

Selection process for future Olympic hosts set for reform

The International Olympic Committee is considering reforming its procedure for awarding future Games to restore "transparency" and establish a clearer timetable, as the contest looms as to who hosts the 2036 Summer Olympics.

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Serbian minister on trial over Trump-linked hotel plan

Serbian minister on trial over Trump-linked hotel plan

Serbia's culture minister and other senior officials appeared in a Belgrade court Wednesday to face corruption charges over a scrapped hotel project linked to the son-in-law of US President Donald Trump.

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UK PM says Mandelson 'lied', regrets appointing him US envoy

UK PM says Mandelson 'lied', regrets appointing him US envoy

Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday said he regretted appointing Peter Mandelson as US ambassador, as the UK leader faced a storm of criticism after fresh revelations about the disgraced politician's close ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

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Cochran-Siegle tops first Olympic downhill training

Cochran-Siegle tops first Olympic downhill training

American Ryan Cochran-Siegle topped times for the first training run of the men's Olympic downhill at Bormio on Wednesday.

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Gaza health officials say strikes kill 21 after Israel says shots wounded officer

Gaza health officials say strikes kill 21 after Israel says shots wounded officer

Gazan health officials said Israeli air strikes on Wednesday killed 21 people in the Palestinian territory, with Israel's military saying it struck after gunfire targeting its troops wounded an officer.

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Injured Vonn's Olympic bid is 'inspirational', ski stars say

Injured Vonn's Olympic bid is 'inspirational', ski stars say

US speed queen Lindsey Vonn's desire to race at the Olympics despite a ruptured knee ligament is an inspiration to all racers, her male counterparts said after training on Wednesday.

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Albania arrests 20 for toxic waste trafficking

Albania arrests 20 for toxic waste trafficking

Albanian police arrested 20 people over their role in toxic-waste trafficking from the Balkan country to Thailand, police said Wednesday.

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US-Africa trade deal renewal only 'temporary breather'

US-Africa trade deal renewal only 'temporary breather'

African manufacturers warned on Wednesday that a one-year extension to the long-standing duty-free deal with the United States was only a temporary "breather" and could jeopardise long-term investment.

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