Scientists, doctors, disabled join Argentine pensioners' march
Thousands of protesters, including scientists, doctors, disabled people and women's rights activists joined Argentine pensioners Wednesday in a weekly demonstration against President Javier Milei's austerity measures.
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Europe suffers its largest diphtheria outbreak in 70 years
The largest diphtheria outbreak to strike Western Europe in 70 years has been affecting vulnerable people such as migrants and the homeless since 2022, new research said Wednesday.
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Swiss probe intelligence leaks to Russia
Switzerland's defence ministry has launched an investigation into leaks from the country's intelligence service to Russia's military intelligence, the Swiss news agency Keystone-ATS reported Wednesday.
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Boisson joins select group of surprise Grand Slam semi-finalists
France's 361st-ranked Lois Boisson on Wednesday became the first wildcard to reach the women's semi-finals at Roland Garros.
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US blocks Gaza ceasefire resolution at UN Security Council
The United States vetoed Wednesday a UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire and unrestricted humanitarian access in Gaza, which Washington claimed undermined ongoing diplomacy to resolve the conflict.
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Chelsea win race to sign Ipswich striker Delap
Chelsea beat off competition from Premier League rivals to sign English striker Liam Delap from Ipswich on Wednesday for a reported fee of £30 million ($41 million)
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Canada steelworkers urge Ottawa to counter Trump
Steelworkers in the Canadian city of Hamilton see President Donald Trump's latest trade war escalation as a wake-up call, insisting US efforts to protect struggling metal producers demand an equivalent national response.
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Detained Salvadoran activist says she won't be silenced
A prominent lawyer and human rights activist arrested in El Salvador said Wednesday that she refused to be silenced by authorities as she appeared in court to face corruption charges.
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Syria says Israeli strikes 'aimed at undermining' progress, stability
Syria's Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani condemned on Wednesday Israeli strikes in retaliation for overnight rocket fire, saying they were aimed at destabilising his country.
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Cuban students call boycott over mobile tariff hikes
Cuban students called for a boycott of classes Wednesday over new mobile internet tariffs that include steep fees for those who exceed their monthly data limits.
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