US confirms direct talks with Hamas as Israel warns not done in Gaza
The United States on Wednesday confirmed unprecedented direct talks with Hamas on hostages, as Israel threatened to renew its military campaign in Gaza despite a fragile ceasefire.
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Coach Walter bemoans execution in South Africa Champions Trophy semi-final loss
South African head coach Rob Walter refused to admit his team lacked in effort during Wednesday's 50-run defeat in the Champions Trophy semi-final against New Zealand in Lahore.
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England boss Borthwick adamant dropped Marcus Smith still a 'game-changer'
England coach Steve Borthwick insists Marcus Smith can remain a "game-changer" despite dropping him to the bench for Sunday's Six Nations clash against Italy at Twickenham.
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Inter's strike force seize control of Champions League last-16 tie
Inter Milan's powerful strike duo of Marcus Thuram and Lautaro Martinez combined to give the Italians a handy 2-0 advantage over Dutch side Feyenoord after an absorbing Champions League last-16 first leg Wednesday.
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Trump suspends tariffs for autos as Trudeau call yields no breakthrough
Automakers received a temporary reprieve Wednesday from US President Donald Trump's tariffs targeting Canada and Mexico, as concerns mounted over consumer impacts and talks with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau yielded no immediate breakthrough.
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Europa League win can change dire Man United season: Amorim
Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim said Wednesday winning the Europa League could make a "massive difference" to his team's disappointing season, but was not vital in the big picture of the club's future.
Read more'Stable' pope marks start of Lent in hospital
Pope Francis celebrated the start of the Lent religious season from his hospital suite on Wednesday, the 88-year-old's condition stable but still complex as he undergoes treatment for double pneumonia, the Vatican said.
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Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to freeze $2 bn in foreign aid
A divided US Supreme Court handed a legal defeat to President Donald Trump on Wednesday, rejecting his bid to freeze some $2 billion in foreign aid payments.
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Chinese hackers indicted in US for Treasury breach, other attacks
Twelve Chinese nationals, including two public security ministry officers, have been indicted for a series of hacking attacks, including a 2024 breach of the US Treasury, the Justice Department said Wednesday.
Read moreUkraine plans new talks with US after intelligence sharing ends
Ukraine said Wednesday it planned to hold new talks with the United States after Washington suspended its intelligence sharing, delivering a fresh blow to Kyiv as it battles Russia's invasion.
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