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New Epstein emails claim Trump 'knew about the girls'

New Epstein emails claim Trump 'knew about the girls'

Jeffrey Epstein suggested Donald Trump knew about the disgraced financier's abuse and "spent hours" with one victims at his house, according to emails released by Democrats Wednesday that raised fresh questions for the US president.

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Brazil tribal chief ready to give Lula a 'talking-to'

Brazil tribal chief ready to give Lula a 'talking-to'

A renowned Brazilian tribal chief said Wednesday on the sidelines of UN climate talks that he would not hesitate to give the president a "talking-to" if he ignored concerns over oil exploration near the mouth of the Amazon River.

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Clippers' Beal to have season-ending surgery - report

Clippers' Beal to have season-ending surgery - report

Los Angeles Clippers guard Bradley Beal will have surgery for a hip fracture and miss the rest of the NBA season, his agent told ESPN on Wednesday.

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Dow ends at record on hopes US government will reopen

Dow ends at record on hopes US government will reopen

Wall Street stocks finished mostly higher Wednesday with the Dow climbing to a fresh record on hopes a US government shutdown would soon end, while oil prices fell sharply on oversupply worries.

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Portugal's Ronaldo hoping Ireland fans boo him

Portugal's Ronaldo hoping Ireland fans boo him

Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo said he wants Ireland fans to boo him in Thursday's World Cup qualifier in Dublin.

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England set for Etihad start to Euro 2028 tournament campaign

England set for Etihad start to Euro 2028 tournament campaign

England will play their first match of Euro 2028 at Manchester City's Etihad Stadium if they qualify directly, with fellow co-hosts the Republic of Ireland, Scotland and Wales set to play all their group games at home, it was announced during Wednesday's tournament launch in London.

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Sinner cruises past Zverev and into last four of ATP Finals

Sinner cruises past Zverev and into last four of ATP Finals

Jannik Sinner reached the last four of the ATP Finals on Wednesday after beating Alexander Zverev 6-4, 6-3 to qualify from the Bjorn Borg group with a match to spare.

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US presses final penny after more than 230 years

US presses final penny after more than 230 years

The United States pressed its final circulating penny on Wednesday, in a move made to save money as the one-cent coin denomination became less relevant over time.

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Baxter says England must be 'selfless' to see off All Blacks

Baxter says England must be 'selfless' to see off All Blacks

Fin Baxter believes a "selfless' approach holds the key to England's hopes of a rare win over New Zealand when they face the All Blacks at Twickenham on Saturday.

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Pardoned French-Algerian writer Sansal arrives in Germany

Pardoned French-Algerian writer Sansal arrives in Germany

Jailed French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal arrived in Germany for medical treatment on Wednesday after Algiers agreed to a German request that he be pardoned.

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