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Belfast stabbing suspect in court after 'terrifying' night of violence

Belfast stabbing suspect in court after 'terrifying' night of violence

Burnt-out cars and smashed windows littered Belfast streets on Wednesday as a Sudanese man appeared in court over a brutal knife attack that triggered "terrifying" violence against immigrants in Northern Ireland.

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Gascoigne urges England to replicate 1990 spirit at World Cup

Gascoigne urges England to replicate 1990 spirit at World Cup

Paul Gascoigne said on Wednesday he hopes England can reproduce the same "unbelievable" team spirit as the squad at the 1990 World Cup during their quest for glory at this year's tournament.

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'I'll be at next World Cup' in 2030: Somali referee barred from US

'I'll be at next World Cup' in 2030: Somali referee barred from US

Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States for the World Cup, returned to a hero's welcome in Mogadishu and vowed to take part in the next tournament in 2030.

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FIFA boss Infantino faces questions on eve of World Cup

FIFA boss Infantino faces questions on eve of World Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is set to face the media on the eve of the World Cup on Wednesday, as off-field distractions dogged the build-up to the tournament.

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Italian astronaut expects home flavors on Artemis III menu

Italian astronaut expects home flavors on Artemis III menu

Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano is hoping to bring a taste of his homeland to the Artemis III mission he will pilot near Earth in 2027 to test two lunar modules.

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Iran attacks US bases in Jordan and Bahrain

Iran attacks US bases in Jordan and Bahrain

Iran attacked American bases in Jordan and Bahrain on Wednesday, warning its Gulf neighbours that they had a "responsibility" to stop the United States and Israel from using their territory to strike the Islamic republic.

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Tech leads Asia losses as rollercoaster week rumbles on

Tech leads Asia losses as rollercoaster week rumbles on

Stocks fell Wednesday to extend a rollercoaster week for markets, with tech firms once again bearing the brunt of the selling as investors fret over elevated prices and possible US interest rate hikes.

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Belfast stabbing suspect due in court after night of violence

Belfast stabbing suspect due in court after night of violence

A Sudanese man was due to appear in court in Northern Ireland Wednesday over a brutal knife attack captured on video that triggered a night of violence by anti-immigration protesters.

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Saudi's new national carrier gets off ground despite war, delays

Saudi's new national carrier gets off ground despite war, delays

Saudi Arabia launched its second national carrier Riyadh Air after more than a year of delays on Wednesday, defying the economic turmoil triggered by the Middle East war and strong competition from established Gulf airlines.

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Eddie Jones eyes Mourinho-like laundry stunt to escape ban

Eddie Jones eyes Mourinho-like laundry stunt to escape ban

Japan coach Eddie Jones joked Wednesday that he was "looking for a laundry basket" to escape a four-match ban imposed by his own bosses for verbally abusing a referee.

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