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Trump brands Zelensky a 'dictator' as clash deepens

Trump brands Zelensky a 'dictator' as clash deepens

US President Donald Trump called Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky a "dictator" Wednesday, widening a personal rift with major implications for efforts to end the conflict triggered by Russia's invasion three years ago.

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NFL returns to Brazil in 2025 with Chargers to play in week one

NFL returns to Brazil in 2025 with Chargers to play in week one

The NFL will return to Brazil for a regular-season game in the first week of the 2025 campaign with the Los Angeles Chargers set to appear, the league announced on Wednesday.

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Sabalenka 'all over the place' in Dubai exit

Sabalenka 'all over the place' in Dubai exit

Aryna Sabalenka blamed a lack of hunger for her last-16 exit in Dubai at the hands of world number 38 Clara Tauson on Wednesday, insisting she was kind of all over the place".

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Syrian Jews say held first group prayer in decades in Damascus synagogue

Syrian Jews say held first group prayer in decades in Damascus synagogue

Syria's tiny Jewish community said they held their first group prayer in decades Wednesday, in a synagogue in Damascus's Old City, expressing joy at the long-awaited return to public worship.

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New Zealand spoil historic day for Pakistan in Champions Trophy

New Zealand spoil historic day for Pakistan in Champions Trophy

New Zealand rode on brilliant hundreds from Tom Latham and Will Young to beat Pakistan by 60 runs in the Champions Trophy opener on Wednesday, spoiling the country's historic return to hosting global events after three decades.

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Ikea hopes for furniture market improvement in 2026

Ikea hopes for furniture market improvement in 2026

World number-one furniture retailer Ikea is hoping the market will improve next year from a decline in consumer spending on furnishing their homes, one of its senior leaders told AFP.

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Game, set, hate: WTA stars reveal fears after Raducanu's Dubai shock

Game, set, hate: WTA stars reveal fears after Raducanu's Dubai shock

Iga Swiatek on Wednesday praised the WTA's "solid" action after a fearful Emma Raducanu broke down in tears at the sight of a "fixated" fan in Dubai while teenage sensation Mirra Andreeva admitted she regularly receives "hateful messages" whenever she loses.

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Trump auto tariff threat prompts pushback in Germany

Trump auto tariff threat prompts pushback in Germany

Germany's car lobby on Wednesday warned that tariffs threatened by US President Donald Trump would raise prices for American drivers after Trump said he might hike taxes on imports of cars, pharmaceuticals and semiconductors.

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Gatland 'hurting' after exit as Wales rugby coach

Gatland 'hurting' after exit as Wales rugby coach

Warren Gatland says he is "hurting" following the end of his time as Wales head coach.

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Sabalenka thrashed in Dubai as Paolini's title defence ends

Sabalenka thrashed in Dubai as Paolini's title defence ends

World number one Aryna Sabalenka slumped to a 6-3, 6-2 loss against Denmark's Clara Tauson in the last 16 of the Dubai Championships on Wednesday, as Jasmine Paolini's title defence came to a painful end.

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