Andersen hails Hong Kong progress as historic Asian Cup run ends
Coach Jorn Andersen said he believes Hong Kong football faces a bright future despite their historic run at the Asian Games ending in a 4-0 semi-final thumping by Japan on Wednesday.
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Stocks edge higher in cautious rebound after sell-off
US and European stock markets were mostly higher on Wednesday as investors staged a tentative rebound following heavy selling on fears that high US interest rates will crimp growth in the world's largest economy.
Read moreAnger in Italy over road safety after deadly Venice bus crash
Venice authorities declared three days of mourning Wednesday after a bus crash killed 21 people including a toddler, sparking debate over the state of Italy's crumbling infrastructure.
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Five killed by India glacial lake burst flood, 23 soldiers missing
At least five people have been killed and dozens including 23 soldiers are missing in India after intense rains burst a glacial lake and triggered a torrential flash flood, officials said Wednesday.
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France's Macron promises more referendums
French President Emmanuel Macron Wednesday vowed to broaden the range of topics that can be voted on in a referendum and ease thresholds for calling a popular vote in a significant constitutional shake-up.
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Am gives South Africa coach Nienaber potential selection headache
South Africa assistant coach Felix Jones said on Wednesday centre Lukhanyo Am is in contention to play in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals should they qualify.
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OPEC+ maintains output reduction to boost oil prices
An OPEC+ panel recommended Wednesday that the oil cartel keep its current output reduction strategy unchanged after heavyweights Saudi Arabia and Russia vowed to maintain their cuts to prop up prices.
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'It's like we're at home': Pakistan's Azam surprised by Indian welcome
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam said Wednesday his team "was not expecting" the warm reception they have received in India, claiming "it's like we are at home".
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PM Sunak kickstarts UK election campaign with promise of 'change'
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday rallied his ruling Conservatives for the next general election, positioning them as a force for change, even after 13 years in power and increasing disaffection among voters.
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Filipino drag queen arrested over Lord's Prayer recital
A Filipino drag queen was arrested Wednesday after a public outcry in the Catholic-majority country over the depiction of Jesus Christ reciting the Lord's Prayer during a performance.
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