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Houthis launch deadly attack on presidential palace in Yemen's Aden

New York City pension fund asks Anthropic to delay IPO

Brazil forward Antony says home burgled during Betis match

Venezuela's Maduro denies US torture charges as 'false accusations'

Ravens face familiar foe in Browns coach Monken

Somalia sets May presidential election despite insecurity

France, Germany reach deal on future of car industry

Chelsea's Caicedo eager to be more of a leader

Carney campaigns for Canadian unity before Alberta secession vote

Rahm reaches separation deal with LIV in bankruptcy court

ATP proposes rankings system changes, extra player bonuses

UN chief urges nations to end 'war on nature'

Russell Brand was 'monster-like', alleged victim tells UK court

Newcastle boss Jaissle says Fernandez-Pardo just needs a goal

Europe’s arms money maze

Houthis and al-Qaeda

Brazil tests Milei’s gamble

Germany under Weidel

Swarm of quakes rumble around Icelandic capital area

Some 1,600 tremors have been recorded in the area around Iceland's capital Reykjavik, signalling that a volcanic eruption could be imminent, the country's weather office said Wednesday.

Stokes wants to 'move on' from Bairstow furore

England captain Ben Stokes insisted Wednesday it was time "everyone moved on" from Jonny Bairstow's controversial dismissal in the second Ashes Test at Lord's.

Migration 'only option' for many in Latin America: food aid chief

Many people in Latin America see migration as "the only option they have" after enduring successive crises of climate change, Covid and spiking food prices, the World Food Programme's head for the region told AFP.

Saudi says oil cuts show not at odds with Russia

Saudi Arabia on Wednesday dismissed talk of discord with oil ally Russia, praising their coordinated decisions to remove barrels from the market in efforts to prop up prices.

Britain's Afghan probe investigating UK special forces: minister

Britain's defence minister on Wednesday said allegations of unlawful killings in Afghanistan being examined by an independent inquiry relate to UK special forces.

Anderson omitted as England ring changes for third Ashes Test

England have left out all-time leading wicket-taker James Anderson in one of three changes to their side for a must-win third Ashes Test against Australia at Headingley starting Thursday, with express quick Mark Wood, seam-bowling all-rounder Chris Woakes and spinner Moeen Ali recalled.

Djokovic, Swiatek in Wimbledon action despite more rain pain

Novak Djokovic can take another step towards a record-equalling eighth men's Wimbledon title on Wednesday as the All England Club tackles a scheduling backlog.

England's Bright warns players are 'not robots' as injuries mount ahead of World Cup

England captain Millie Bright has warned that the boom in women's football is putting dangerous demands on players, with a host of star names set to miss out on the World Cup.

Iran maintains crackdowns, executions over protests: UN probe

Iran is still meting out harsh punishments on people suspected of involvement in mass protests, including "chilling" executions, a United Nations fact-finding mission said Wednesday.

Stock markets drop as Chinese data disappoints

Stock markets retreated Wednesday on poorly-received Chinese data, as investors looked ahead to the reopening of Wall Street after the Independence Day holiday.

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England omit Anderson for third Ashes Test