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Suspected gunman in Oregon school shooting was 'withdrawn,' neighbors say

All contenders for UN chief receive veto: diplomat

As Champions Cup opens on mournful note, holders Bordeaux-Begles draw

UN climate panel fails to agree date for global warming update: envoy

Figueroa loses title at weigh-in but Kameda can win it

Macron calls for calm amid fears of violence at France protests

Stocks struggle to bounce back from AI angst-fueled rout

Deforestation in Brazil Amazon hits nearly four-decade low

Clashes grip Tirana as Albanian PM blames 'foreign hands'

US budget deficit grows to nearly $2 trillion, highest since 2021

End of a dynasty? Dodgers digest playoff drubbing

Bend grieves after mass shooting: 'Who would do this to little kids?'

Troyes sack sporting director Blanchard amid sexism claims

'Great hero' praised for saving lives in Oregon school shooting

Europe’s arms money maze

Houthis and al-Qaeda

Brazil tests Milei’s gamble

Germany under Weidel

German family winery taps into zero-alcohol trend

Alcohol-free drinks are becoming ever more popular, especially with health-conscious younger people -- a trend cheered by a small German winery based in a Rhine Valley castle.

World leaders react to Lebanon war ceasefire

World leaders have welcomed a ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, which came into force on Wednesday morning (0200 GMT).

Paddington: the affable bear who became a lucrative business

Paddington, the affable clumsy bear from British children's books, has transformed into an international sensation over the past decade, thanks to a clever film strategy and with the help of the royal family.

Hand-built fantasy tower brings value to Tokyo, creator says

Passers-by stop and stare at the ramshackle, hand-built concrete tower that looks like it has been lifted right out of a Japanese animation and dropped onto a real-life Tokyo street.

Asian markets mixed as traders eye fresh trade tensions

Asian markets were mixed Wednesday as traders tried to gauge the economic outlook after Donald Trump picked a tough-negotiating hawk as his trade envoy the day after saying he would hit China, Canada and Mexico with hefty tariffs.

Ceasefire begins in Israel-Hezbollah war

A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon took effect on Wednesday after more than a year of fighting that has killed thousands of people.

Banned Ryan Garcia eyes New Year's Eve exhibition in Japan

Banned boxer Ryan Garcia is to fight in Japan on New Year's Eve, organisers said Wednesday, but the American's management immediately cast doubt on whether the exhibition bout would take place.

In US, a guitar trademark feud gets political

A guitar company touting an endorsement by Donald Trump has become embroiled in a trademark dispute, accused of imitating an iconic instrument, US media reported Tuesday.

China investigates defence minister for corruption: report

Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun has been placed under investigation for corruption, a report said Wednesday, the latest official to fall in a sweeping crackdown on graft in the country's military.

'American Railroad' musical project showcases untold immigrant stories

The Grammy- and Pulitzer-winning artist Rhiannon Giddens has long made music that sheds light on America's untold stories, and her latest project brings to the fore marginalized groups that built its railroad.

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