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Golf buggy crash rules Australia's Maxwell out of England clash

Golf buggy crash rules Australia's Maxwell out of England clash

Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell will miss the Cricket World Cup clash with old rivals England after falling off a golf buggy and suffering concussion, media reports said Wednesday.

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German president asks forgiveness for colonial crimes in Tanzania

German president asks forgiveness for colonial crimes in Tanzania

President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Wednesday expressed his "shame" at crimes committed during Germany's colonial rule in Tanzania and pledged to raise awareness of the atrocities in his own country.

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King Charles meets Kenya veterans after admitting colonial abuses

King Charles meets Kenya veterans after admitting colonial abuses

King Charles III met Kenyan veterans of World World II on Wednesday, after acknowledging there was "no excuse" for colonial-era abuses during Britain's rule of the East African country.

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No contract Willey to retire from England duty after World Cup

No contract Willey to retire from England duty after World Cup

England seamer David Willey said Wednesday he will retire from international cricket following the World Cup after missing out on a national central contract.

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First foreigners, wounded allowed to flee devastated Gaza

First foreigners, wounded allowed to flee devastated Gaza

Hundreds of wounded Gaza residents and foreigners streamed into the border crossing with Egypt Wednesday, the first people set to escape the shattered Palestinian territory in more than three weeks of devastating war with Israel.

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Macron calls to strengthen partnerships in Central Asia visit

Macron calls to strengthen partnerships in Central Asia visit

French President Emmanuel Macron said he wanted to "accelerate cooperation" with Kazakhstan on Wednesday, as part of a visit to boost France's footprint in Central Asia.

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Saudi ready for summer or winter World Cup in 2034: FA chief

Saudi ready for summer or winter World Cup in 2034: FA chief

Saudi Arabia is prepared to host the 2034 World Cup in summer or winter, its football chief told AFP, after the oil giant became the sole bidder for the tournament.

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First foreigners, wounded set to leave devastated Gaza

First foreigners, wounded set to leave devastated Gaza

Hundreds of wounded Gaza residents and foreigners gathered at the Egypt border Wednesday, poised to flee the shattered territory that is still reeling from a deadly Israeli strike on a refugee camp.

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King Charles says 'no excuses' for colonial abuses in Kenya

King Charles says 'no excuses' for colonial abuses in Kenya

King Charles III begins the second day of his trip to Kenya on Wednesday after acknowledging there was "no excuse" for colonial-era abuses during Britain's rule of the East African country.

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North China smog to last until mid-November: state media

North China smog to last until mid-November: state media

Serious pollution is expected to remain over Beijing and surrounding areas until the middle of the month, Chinese state media said Wednesday.

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