Under pressure, Venezuela's Maduro says willing to present poll results
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said Wednesday he was willing to share evidence of his election win, with international pressure mounting for him to back up a disputed victory that has sparked deadly protests.
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Djokovic, Alcaraz close in on Olympics showdown as Nadal exits
Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz overcame crushing humidity on Wednesday to stay on course for an Olympic final showdown as Rafael Nadal played possibly his final match at Roland Garros.
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US Fed's Powell flags cuts 'as soon as' September
The US Federal Reserve left its key lending rate unchanged again on Wednesday, but signaled that it could make its first cut as soon as September.
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Guinea ex-dictator Camara jailed for 20 years over 2009 massacre
A Guinean court sentenced ex-dictator Moussa Dadis Camara to 20 years in jail for crimes against humanity on Wednesday, after a landmark trial over a 2009 massacre at a political rally.
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USA set up Japan tie in women's Olympic football, Marta sees red for Brazil
The United States claimed a 2-1 win over Australia on Wednesday as the record four-time gold medallists set up a quarter-final tie against Japan in the women's Olympic football tournament, while Brazil legend Marta was sent off in her side's 2-0 defeat by Spain.
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Trump says Harris opted to 'turn Black'
Donald Trump questioned Wednesday whether Democrat Kamala Harris is really Black or is using race as a political convenience in an interview that sent shockwaves through the 2024 presidential contest.
Read moreHezbollah mourns commander slain in Israeli strike
Hezbollah on Wednesday mourned its top commander Fuad Shukr, whose body was recovered from the rubble of an Israeli strike in south Beirut, as fears mounted of a wider conflict.
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Nadal and Alcaraz knocked out of Olympic doubles
Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz were dumped out of the Olympics men's doubles on Wednesday by Austin Krajicek and Rajeev Ram in possibly Nadal's last appearance at Roland Garros.
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Oka dethrones Hashimoto in shock men's Olympic all-around triumph
Japan's Shinnosuke Oka claimed a shock victory in the Olympic men's gymnastics all-around title on Wednesday, dethroning compatriot and defending champion Daiki Hashimoto in a thrilling final.
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French storm damage leaves rail passengers stranded
Tens of thousands of rail passengers booked on the Paris-Lyon line were unable to travel on Wednesday after trees felled by a storm blocked tracks, French rail operator SNCF said.
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