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Italy approves plans for world's longest suspension bridge

Italy approves plans for world's longest suspension bridge

Italy's government on Wednesday approved a controversial 13.5-billion-euro ($15.6-billion) project to build what would be the world's longest suspension bridge connecting the island of Sicily to the mainland.

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Arsenal have 'belief' to end trophy drought, says Arteta

Arsenal have 'belief' to end trophy drought, says Arteta

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said the Gunners believe this season will be different as they aim to get over a series of near misses at winning silverware.

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Putin decree allows Russia to increase greenhouse gas emissions

Putin decree allows Russia to increase greenhouse gas emissions

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday signed a decree that would allow Russia to increase its greenhouse gas emissions by a fifth by 2035 compared with 2021 levels.

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Putin holds 'constructive' talks with US envoy Witkoff ahead of sanctions deadline: Kremlin

Putin holds 'constructive' talks with US envoy Witkoff ahead of sanctions deadline: Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin held "constructive" talks with US envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow on Wednesday, the Kremlin said, two days ahead of a US deadline for Russia to halt its Ukraine offensive or face fresh sanctions.

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Liverpool set to cut losses with Nunez move to Saudi: reports

Liverpool set to cut losses with Nunez move to Saudi: reports

Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez is reportedly closing in on a move to Saudi club Al Hilal, which could allow the Premier League champions to make a fresh bid for Newcastle's Alexander Isak.

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Stocks tick up with eyes on earnings, US tariff deadline

Stocks tick up with eyes on earnings, US tariff deadline

Stock markets edged higher Wednesday as traders assessed the latest corporate earnings and awaited President Donald Trump's next wave of tariffs.

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German broadcast giant backs takeover by Berlusconi group

German broadcast giant backs takeover by Berlusconi group

German broadcasting giant ProSiebenSat.1 recommended Wednesday that its shareholders accept an improved takeover offer from Italy's MediaForEurope group, majority-owned by the family of late former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi.

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Pro-Trump nationalist becomes Poland's new president

Pro-Trump nationalist becomes Poland's new president

Poland's new nationalist president Karol Nawrocki called for a "sovereign Poland" and promised to "fight those who are pushing the nation towards decline" as he was sworn in on Wednesday.

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Putin meets US envoy Witkoff ahead of sanctions deadline

Putin meets US envoy Witkoff ahead of sanctions deadline

Russian President Vladimir Putin met US envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow on Wednesday, the Kremlin said, two days ahead of a deadline imposed by US President Donald Trump on Moscow to halt its Ukraine offensive or face fresh sanctions.

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UK watchdog bans Zara ads over 'unhealthily thin' model photos

UK watchdog bans Zara ads over 'unhealthily thin' model photos

Britain's advertising regulator on Wednesday banned two adverts by Spanish clothing group Zara for featuring models that appeared "unhealthily thin", calling the images "irresponsible".

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