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IPL champions Bengaluru could be sold for 'as much as $2 billion'

Budget impasse threatens Belgium's ruling coalition

New Zealand ex-top cop admits to having material showing child abuse, bestiality

BoE set for finely balanced pre-budget rate call

Australian kingpin obtains shorter sentence over drug charge

Weatherald's unenviable Ashes task: fill giant hole at top left by Warner

Ovechkin first to score 900 NHL goals as Capitals beat Blues

On Mexico City's streets, vendors fight to make it to World Cup

Asian markets bounce from selloff as US jobs beat forecasts

Philippine death toll tops 140 as typhoon heads towards Vietnam

Kyrgios targets 'miracle' Australian Open return after knee improves

Israel: Economy on the edge

Rare Earth Standoff

Gaza on the cusp of civil war

Why Russia can’t end war

Adobe down 40%: Kodak moment?

Boomers: Selfish or Scapegoats?

Tanks in Gaza - Hopes dim?

Poland trusts only hard Power

Democrats punch back in US elections - and see hope for 2026

If 2024 was a dumpster fire for Democrats, then 2025 might be the firehose. Tuesday's US elections weren't just wins, say analysts, they offer a way forward against Donald Trump's Republicans.

BMW reports rising profitability, shares jump

BMW on Wednesday reported rising profitability in the last quarter despite slowing Chinese sales and the impact of tariffs, offering some rare good news for Germany's beleaguered auto sector.

US Supreme Court debates legality of Trump's tariffs

US Supreme Court justices questioned the legality behind a wide swath of Donald Trump's tariffs on Wednesday, as they began hearing a landmark case that could uphold -- or upend -- the president's economic agenda.

Bolivia Supreme Court orders release of jailed ex-president Jeanine Anez

Bolivia's Supreme Court on Wednesday overturned the 10-year prison sentence handed to former right-wing president Jeanine Anez in 2022 over an alleged plot to oust her predecessor Evo Morales.

Wall Street stocks rise after positive jobs data

Wall Street stocks pushed higher on Wednesday after better-than-expected jobs data soothed concerns about the US economy.

'Hostage diplomacy': longstanding Iran tactic presenting dilemma for West

Iran since the Islamic revolution has employed the tactic of arresting Westerners in a bid to extract concessions from its foes, in a strategy of "hostage diplomacy" that has long presented Europe and the United States with a dilemma, observers say.

Rybakina stays perfect at WTA Finals with win over alternate Alexandrova

Elena Rybakina maintained her undefeated record at the WTA Finals with a 6-4, 6-4 victory over Russian alternate Ekaterina Alexandrova in Riyadh on Wednesday.

Le Garrec welcomes Dupont help in training for Springboks showdown

France scrum-half Nolann Le Garrec said on Wednesday said he was grateful for the presence of injured superstar Antoine Dupont in training before this weekend's game with South Africa.

Brussels wants high-speed rail linking EU capitals by 2040

The European Commission Wednesday unveiled twin initiatives aimed at slashing transport carbon emissions across the continent -- by expanding high-speed rail links and boosting sustainable fuels for aviation and shipping.

Swiss business chiefs met Trump on tariffs: Bern

Swiss business leaders have met US President Donald Trump to draw his attention to the toll that steep tariffs are taking on their companies, Switzerland's government said Wednesday.

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