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Pedersen takes third stage win in Giro d'Italia

Pedersen takes third stage win in Giro d'Italia

Mads Pedersen won a tight sprint to the line on Wednesday to collect his third stage win of this year's Giro d'Italia and cement his overall lead.

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Uruguay bids farewell to popular ex-leader "Pepe" Mujica

Uruguay bids farewell to popular ex-leader "Pepe" Mujica

Uruguay on Wednesday began bidding farewell to its former leader Jose "Pepe" Mujica, a former leftist guerrilla fighter who won global fame for his humility as the so-called "world's poorest president."

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Trump admin drops limits on several 'forever chemicals' in drinking water

Trump admin drops limits on several 'forever chemicals' in drinking water

US President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday announced plans to scrap limits on several "forever chemicals" in drinking water, reversing what had been hailed as a landmark public health victory.

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Gaza rescuers say 80 killed in Israeli strikes amid hostage release talks

Gaza rescuers say 80 killed in Israeli strikes amid hostage release talks

Gaza rescuers said at least 80 people were killed in Israeli bombardment across the Palestinian territory on Wednesday, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with US envoy Steve Witkoff about the release of hostages.

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Ancient reptile tracks rewrite when animals conquered land

Ancient reptile tracks rewrite when animals conquered land

After a brief rain in part of the ancient supercontinent of Gondwana 350 million years ago, a reptile pressed its small claws into the still-wet ground.

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Turkey eyes legal steps after Kurdish militant group PKK disbands

Turkey eyes legal steps after Kurdish militant group PKK disbands

After the decision by the Kurdish militant group PKK to disband, Turkey was eyeing Wednesday a raft of legal and technical measures to ensure its full implementation and finally end a four-decade insurgency.

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Alcaraz sweeps past Draper and into Italian Open semis

Alcaraz sweeps past Draper and into Italian Open semis

Carlos Alcaraz strode into the semi-finals of the Italian Open on Wednesday after putting in a powerful display to down Jack Draper in straight sets, 6-4, 6-4.

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Europe Ryder Cup captain Donald has given players no assurances

Europe Ryder Cup captain Donald has given players no assurances

Europe Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald says no one has been assured a berth on his squad for September's showdown with the United States, but some can make a case at this week's PGA Championship.

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Trump drug price plan could nix investment, warns Roche

Trump drug price plan could nix investment, warns Roche

President Donald Trump's plans to dramatically slash drug prices for Americans could make Swiss pharmaceutical giant Roche cancel major investments in the United States, it said Wednesday.

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Tom Cruise unleashes 'Mission: Impossible' at Cannes

Tom Cruise unleashes 'Mission: Impossible' at Cannes

Tom Cruise's "Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning" powers into the Cannes film festival for its premiere Wednesday on a steamroller of hype, with fans asking if this will be the final curtain for secret agent Ethan Hunt.

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