Kony defence urges ICC judges to halt case
The main defence lawyer for Ugandan rebel chief Joseph Kony Wednesday urged International Criminal Court judges to freeze the case against his client, as he cannot challenge evidence in his absence.
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British horse racing strikes over proposed tax rise on betting
British horse racing is holding a historic one-day strike on Wednesday in protest against a proposed tax rise on betting that racing chiefs warn could cause "irreparable damage".
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Zara owner Inditex shares soar as sales growth revives
Shares in Zara owner Inditex, the world's largest fashion retailer, soared on Wednesday as a positive start to the autumn season enthused investors and eclipsed slower-than-expected sales growth.
Read moreStock markets rise amid geopolitical unrest
Global stock markets rose Wednesday, with some Asian indices reaching record heights, as expectations of more cuts to US interest rates offset escalating geopolitical tensions.
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Poland calls urgent NATO talks after Russian drone incursion
Poland gathered its NATO allies for urgent talks on Wednesday, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said, after Russian drones flew into Polish airspace in an overnight attack on Ukraine.
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Three dead, three missing in attempts to cross Channel
Three people are believed to have been crushed to death and three others were missing in two separate incidents as migrants attempted to cross the English Channel, French officials said on Wednesday.
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Hong Kong legislature rejects same-sex partnerships bill
Hong Kong lawmakers rejected on Wednesday a bill that would have granted limited rights to same-sex couples, with the legislature's conservative pro-Beijing voices prevailing to deal a major blow to the city's LGBTQ community.
Read more'Block everything': protests grip France as new PM starts job
France's new Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu was set to take office on Wednesday as protesters took to the streets in a show of grassroots opposition to President Emmanuel Macron, sparking clashes with police and dozens of arrests.
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Von der Leyen urges EU to fight for place in 'hostile' world
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday urged Europe to assert its independence in a "hostile" world, as she condemned Russia's drone incursion in Poland and pushed for tougher action against Israel over Gaza.
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Kidnapped Israeli-Russian academic Tsurkov released in Iraq
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and US President Donald Trump announced Tuesday the release of Israeli-Russian academic Elizabeth Tsurkov who was kidnapped in Baghdad in March 2023.
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