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Trump says Ukraine peace deal 'very close' but slams Zelensky's Crimea stance

Trump says Ukraine peace deal 'very close' but slams Zelensky's Crimea stance

US President Donald Trump said a deal to halt the Ukraine war was "very close" Wednesday but hit out at Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky over his refusal to formally cede Crimea to Russia.

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Mogul Weinstein made sex attack victims 'feel small,' jury told

Mogul Weinstein made sex attack victims 'feel small,' jury told

Prosecutors opening Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein's rape and sexual assault retrial described Wednesday how he ignored his victims' pleas to stop and abused his position to make them "feel small."

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Tens of thousands bid farewell to Pope Francis as he lies in state

Tens of thousands bid farewell to Pope Francis as he lies in state

Tens of thousands of mourners queued to say their last goodbyes to Pope Francis at St Peter's Basilica Wednesday, as the body of the late Argentine pontiff began three days of lying in state.

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How US peace plan for Ukraine and Russia might look

How US peace plan for Ukraine and Russia might look

The United States has piled pressure on Ukraine and Russia to find a peace agreement, with President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance threatening to walk away if a deal is not made.

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I.Coast opposition calls marches against leader's eviction from electoral race

I.Coast opposition calls marches against leader's eviction from electoral race

Ivory Coast's main opposition party has called for "marches" outside courts on Thursday, six months ahead of a presidential election, in protest against the removal of its candidate from the race.

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Prosecutors at Harvey Weinstein rape retrial say he made women 'small'

Prosecutors at Harvey Weinstein rape retrial say he made women 'small'

Prosecutors in Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein's rape and sexual assault retrial decribed how he ignored pleas to stop and abused his position to make his victims "feel small," as an majority-female New York jury heard opening statements on Wednesday.

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Prosecutors make case against Harvey Weinstein at rape retrial

Prosecutors make case against Harvey Weinstein at rape retrial

Prosecutors delivered opening statements in the retrial Wednesday of disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein on rape and sexual assault charges before a majority-female jury in New York.

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IAEA chief voices interest in UN secretary-general post

IAEA chief voices interest in UN secretary-general post

UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi voiced interest Wednesday in seeking to become UN secretary-general when the position comes open in 2027.

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Magnificent Pogacar soars to Fleche Wallonne triumph

Magnificent Pogacar soars to Fleche Wallonne triumph

Tadej Pogacar powered up the steepest part of the final Ardennes hill Wednesday to reclaim the Fleche Wallonne Ardennes classic title after a cold and rainy 205km slog over 11 climbs.

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Asked to predict the next pope, AI bots hedge bets

Asked to predict the next pope, AI bots hedge bets

Artificial intelligence was struggling on Wednesday to forecast the outcome of the notoriously secretive and unpredictable process by which Catholic cardinals elect a new pope.

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