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Is this goat the GOAT? Long-eared kid takes Pakistan by storm

Is this goat the GOAT? Long-eared kid takes Pakistan by storm

A kid goat with extraordinarily long ears has become something of a media star in Pakistan, with its owner claiming a world record that may or may not exist.

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Tunisia's 'Roger Federer': How Ons Jabeur became a tennis star

Tunisia's 'Roger Federer': How Ons Jabeur became a tennis star

Fifteen years ago, Ons Jabeur's young tennis sparring partner could see the Tunisian was destined for glory -- even if he suffered a broken arm in the process.

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Evacuations as Russia advances in Ukraine's Donbas

Evacuations as Russia advances in Ukraine's Donbas

The evacuation of civilians from Sloviansk continued Wednesday as Russian troops pressed towards the eastern Ukrainian city in their campaign to control the Donbas region, as Ireland's prime minister visited Kyiv.

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Fuel prices soar in Ethiopia as subsidies cut

Fuel prices soar in Ethiopia as subsidies cut

Fuel prices soared in Ethiopia on Wednesday after the government reduced subsidies, adding to economic hardship for people already struggling with high inflation.

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Viva! Spain bull-running fiesta returns after pandemic pause

Viva! Spain bull-running fiesta returns after pandemic pause

A red-and-white sea of revellers erupted in celebration Wednesday, dousing each other with wine in a packed Pamplona square as Spain's most famous bull-running festival returned after a two-year absence due to the pandemic.

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European stocks rebound, euro extends dollar slump

European stocks rebound, euro extends dollar slump

European stock markets rebounded on Wednesday, recovering some ground following sharp losses the previous session on fears of a global recession.

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Cyprus reinforces face mask rule indoors

Cyprus reinforces face mask rule indoors

Cyprus has reintroduced the mandatory use of face masks indoors for all people aged over 12, as coronavirus cases spike, the Mediterranean holiday island's health ministry announced Wednesday.

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S.Africa honours 21 youngsters killed in tavern tragedy

S.Africa honours 21 youngsters killed in tavern tragedy

South Africa bade an emotional farewell on Wednesday to 21 people, mostly teens, who died in unclear circumstances at a township tavern last month, in an incident that deeply shook the nation.

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Pakistan climbing season reaches new heights

Pakistan climbing season reaches new heights

Pakistan is enjoying a bumper climbing season with around 1,400 foreign mountaineers bidding to scale its lofty peaks -- including hundreds on the 8,611-metre (28,251-feet) K2, the world's second highest.

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OPEC secretary general Barkindo dies unexpectedly at 63

OPEC secretary general Barkindo dies unexpectedly at 63

OPEC Secretary General, Nigeria's Mohammad Barkindo, has died unexpectedly at the age of 63, it was announced on Wednesday, leaving the oil cartel without a head at a tumultuous time for the markets.

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