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Bombshell UN Xinjiang report lists litany of rights abuses

Bombshell UN Xinjiang report lists litany of rights abuses

The United Nations released a bombshell report into serious human rights abuses in China's Xinjiang region late Wednesday, saying torture allegations were credible and citing possible crimes against humanity.

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Smoke detector Kyrgios complains over 'marijuana' at US Open

Smoke detector Kyrgios complains over 'marijuana' at US Open

Nick Kyrgios claimed fans were smoking marijuana at the US Open on Wednesday as he was attempting to reach the third round.

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Serena back in spotlight, Murray marches on

Serena back in spotlight, Murray marches on

Serena Williams returns to the spotlight at the US Open on Wednesday bidding to extend her long goodbye to tennis in a second round clash with world number two Anett Kontaveit.

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Haaland can be a Man City legend, says Guardiola

Haaland can be a Man City legend, says Guardiola

Pep Guardiola has challenged Erling Haaland to become a Manchester City legend after the Norway striker's second successive hat-trick inspired a 6-0 rout of Nottingham Forest on Wednesday.

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'Beginning of the end': patients hail new treatment for drug-resistant TB

'Beginning of the end': patients hail new treatment for drug-resistant TB

Volodymyr is celebrating a major milestone on Wednesday -- it's his final day of taking a new treatment hailed as a turning point in the fight against drug-resistant tuberculosis.

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Yellen 'optimistic' on deal to set price cap on Russian oil

Yellen 'optimistic' on deal to set price cap on Russian oil

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Wednesday she was "optimistic" about the possibility of an international agreement to set a price limit on Russia's oil exports.

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US, European stocks drop amid rate hike fears

US, European stocks drop amid rate hike fears

US and European stock markets slid Wednesday as record-high inflation fanned fears that more interest rate hikes are on their way.

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Venice film fest launches with Ukraine and 'toxic event' satire

Venice film fest launches with Ukraine and 'toxic event' satire

The Venice Film Festival kicked off on Wednesday with a powerful message from Ukraine's president and a topical opening film starring Adam Driver about a deadly health crisis and misinformation.

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Record-breaking Haaland hits City treble, Arsenal stay perfect

Record-breaking Haaland hits City treble, Arsenal stay perfect

Erling Haaland hit a second successive hat-trick as Manchester City crushed Nottingham Forest 6-0, while leaders Arsenal extended their perfect start to the Premier League season with a 2-1 win against Aston Villa on Wednesday.

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'Standout' Mane scores again as Bayern dispatch third-tier German Cup opponents

'Standout' Mane scores again as Bayern dispatch third-tier German Cup opponents

Sadio Mane was one of five different goalscorers as Bayern Munich qualified for the next round of the German Cup with a 5-0 win away at Viktoria Cologne on Wednesday.

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