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Ukraine leader vows fight 'until the end' on 6-month war anniversary

Ukraine leader vows fight 'until the end' on 6-month war anniversary

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was in Kyiv on Wednesday, hailing Ukraine's six-month long resistance to the Russian invasion as his counterpart President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed the fight would continue "until the end".

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London bus drivers latest UK workers to strike over pay

London bus drivers latest UK workers to strike over pay

Bus drivers in London are set to strike over pay for two days this weekend, their union announced on Wednesday, as decades-high inflation prompts walkouts across Britain's ailing economy.

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Marc Soler takes home win on Vuelta a Espana

Marc Soler takes home win on Vuelta a Espana

Frenchman Rudy Molard took the overall lead of the Vuelta a Espana on Wednesday while Team UAE Emirates' Marc Soler gave the home fans a win as stage five finished at Bilbao.

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UN chief laments 'sad and tragic' six-month Ukraine war milestone

UN chief laments 'sad and tragic' six-month Ukraine war milestone

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday called the six-month anniversary of the start of Russia's war in Ukraine a "sad and tragic milestone."

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Oldest human relative walked upright 7 mn years ago: study

Oldest human relative walked upright 7 mn years ago: study

The earliest known human ancestor walked on two feet as well as climbing through trees around seven million years ago, scientists said Wednesday after studying three limb bones.

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'Proud' Ricciardo to leave McLaren a year early

'Proud' Ricciardo to leave McLaren a year early

Australian driver Daniel Ricciardo will leave McLaren at the end of the season a year early than his contract runs to after both parties mutually agreed to it the Formula One outfit announced on Wednesday.

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UK port strike threatens to deepen supply chain and price woes

UK port strike threatens to deepen supply chain and price woes

A strike over pay at Britain's largest container port threatens to spark fresh delays and rising costs for companies and consumers alike, but logistics experts say there should be no product shortages.

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After heart problems, tired Graham Hansen takes international break

After heart problems, tired Graham Hansen takes international break

Norway striker Caroline Graham Hansen announced on Wednesday she was taking a break from international football aged 27, blaming heart problems and exhaustion.

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Markets mark time ahead to US Fed chair speech

Markets mark time ahead to US Fed chair speech

European and US equities moved sideways on Wednesday as investors awaited signals on the next US interest rate hikes.

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'Weak-spirited' Momota limps out at badminton worlds

'Weak-spirited' Momota limps out at badminton worlds

Japanese badminton star Kento Momota blamed his fear of failure for a "weak-spirited" second-round exit from the world championships on Wednesday after losing 21-17, 21-16 to India's HS Prannoy.

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