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Pope warns against losing humanity in 'paradise of machines'

World No.1 Sinner delays return with China Open withdrawal

From FBI warning to literary acclaim: the Russian journalist who took on Putin

South Lebanon children return to school destroyed by Israel strike

China swimmer in Asian Games first as North Korea lifters reign

Jewish group urges Berlin far-left vote winners to tackle antisemitism

French literary prize removes novel from longlist after AI claims

European stock markets climb as oil prices drop

China's Zhang wins record seventh Asian Games swimming gold

Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll finally has her damages

Verstappen edges Russell in final practice in Azerbaijan

Germany's Havertz, Musiala ruled out of Greece match with injury

English, Spanish, Italian, German football leagues call for FIFA reform

Ireland's Gaza stance spills from Eurovision into football

Europe’s arms money maze

Houthis and al-Qaeda

Brazil tests Milei’s gamble

Germany under Weidel

Thousands protest South Africa's energy crisis

Several thousands of people took to the streets in South Africa on Wednesday to protest a prolonged energy crisis that has resulted in crippling power cuts for the continent's most industrialised economy.

Boeing reports Q4 loss of $634 mn, reaffirms 2023 targets

Boeing reported a fourth-quarter loss of $634 million on Wednesday as elevated operating and supply chain costs offset a December uptick in commercial plane deliveries.

Djokovic says 'sent message' with Australian Open mauling

Novak Djokovic said he "sent a message" at the Australian Open by thrashing Andrey Rublev on Wednesday to make the semi-finals and edge closer to a 22nd Grand Slam title.

Modric, Kroos key despite Madrid 'transition' - Ancelotti

Carlo Ancelotti said on Wednesday veteran midfielders Luka Modric and Toni Kroos are still key for Real Madrid even though he dropped the pair last weekend.

Germany approves long-awaited Leopard tanks for Ukraine

Berlin on Wednesday agreed to deliver powerful German-made Leopard tanks to help Ukraine repel Russia's invasion, a decision hailed by Kyiv and its allies but slammed by Moscow as "extremely dangerous".

German economy to avoid recession in 2023, says Berlin

Germany is set to narrowly escape a recession this year, the government said Wednesday, as Europe's biggest economy weathers the fallout from the Ukraine war better than expected.

McIlroy plays down storm in a 'tee' cup with Reed

The feud between two of the world's top golfers continued Wednesday with Rory McIlroy saying he did "not feel the need to acknowledge" Patrick Reed, who reportedly threw a tee towards the world number one on the practice range of the Dubai Desert Classic.

Europe stocks slip before US economic updates

European stock markets slid Wednesday as investors awaited key company earnings and economic growth data in the United States.

Rublev says getting better despite seventh major quarter-final loss

Andrey Rublev said on Wednesday that he was a better player than before even as he lost a Grand Slam quarter-final for an agonising seventh time.

Djokovic, Sabalenka roll into Australian Open semi-finals

Novak Djokovic was two wins away from a 22nd Grand Slam crown after bulldozing into the Australian Open semi-finals on Wednesday, while Aryna Sabalenka was equally impressive in reaching the women's last four.

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