Belgian fire of the century 'encircled' but fight goes on
Firefighters hacked their way through boggy terrain overnight to fully surround Belgium's largest wildfire in a century, but crews were still battling numerous flare-ups in the High Fens nature reserve.
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UK PM launches bid to get rough sleepers off streets by Christmas
New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham unveiled plans Wednesday to offer those sleeping rough a way off the streets by Christmas, as part of his bid to curb homelessness.
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Japan target record medal haul at home Asian Games
Japan are aiming to win more medals than ever before at their home Asian Games next month in Nagoya, chef de mission Kosei Inoue said Wednesday after the team's inauguration ceremony.
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England bowl against Pakistan in first Test of post-Bazball era
England captain Joe Root won the toss and elected to field in the first Test against Pakistan at Headingley on Wednesday.
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ICC says US sanctions 'flagrant attack' on court independence
The International Criminal Court on Wednesday lashed out at the United States after Washington slapped sanctions on President Tomoko Akane, calling it a "flagrant attack" on the court's independence.
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Villa sign Japanese 'keeper Suzuki, Italian defender Ruggeri
Aston Villa announced on Wednesday they have signed Japan international goalkeeper Zion Suzuki and Italian defender Matteo Ruggeri as they strengthen their defensive options ahead of the Champions League.
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Kyrgios admits 'huge mistake' after failing test for cocaine
Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios said on Wednesday that he had made "a huge mistake" after testing positive for cocaine.
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Injury-plagued Pogba released by Monaco
Former Manchester United and Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba will be released by Monaco after a series of injuries, the French club said on Wednesday.
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Europe can't afford to miss AI revolution: ECB chief
European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde said Wednesday that the continent could not afford to miss out on the artificial intelligence revolution as the continent's growth model comes under increasing pressure.
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Japanese 'keeper Suzuki signs for Aston Villa
Aston Villa announced on Wednesday they have signed Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, which could hasten the departure of Argentina 'keeper Emiliano Martinez from the Premier League club.
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