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Ukraine's biggest zoo caught in the crossfire

Ukraine's biggest zoo caught in the crossfire

The Mykolaiv Zoo bills itself as the best in Ukraine, but now the 4,000 wild animals it holds are trapped in a whole new sense, with Russian rockets landing among them.

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Police arrest suspected killers of Argentine rugby star Aramburu

Police arrest suspected killers of Argentine rugby star Aramburu

Police have arrested the two men suspected of gunning down the former star Argentine rugby player Federico Martin Aramburu in Paris, one of whom was trying to flee to Ukraine, authorities said Wednesday.

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US new home sales fell but supply crunch eases in February

US new home sales fell but supply crunch eases in February

After months of high prices and scarcity, the supply of new US homes on the market increased in February, though sales fell once again amid rising lending rates, according to government data released Wednesday.

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Kenya says over 800,000 Covid jabs have expired, blames hesitancy

Kenya says over 800,000 Covid jabs have expired, blames hesitancy

Kenya announced on Wednesday that nearly 840,000 Covid-19 vaccines received through donations had expired, blaming hesitancy and a short shelf life for jabs going unused.

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Taskin Ahmed rips through South African batting

Taskin Ahmed rips through South African batting

Bangladesh fast bowler Taskin Ahmed ripped through South Africa’s batting, taking five for 35 as the hosts collapsed to 154 all out in the series-deciding third one-day international at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Wednesday.

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Oil prices jump, stocks fall over inflation, Russia concerns

Oil prices jump, stocks fall over inflation, Russia concerns

Oil prices surged while stock markets fell on Wednesday on renewed fears over Russian energy supplies and soaring inflation.

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'Hellscape' in Mariupol as Ukraine pleads for help

'Hellscape' in Mariupol as Ukraine pleads for help

Ukraine appealed for more Western military help ahead of a NATO summit, as it warned that almost 100,000 people are trapped by Russian bombardment and facing starvation in the ruins of the besieged port of Mariupol.

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Battleground Ukraine: Day 28 of Russia's invasion

Battleground Ukraine: Day 28 of Russia's invasion

Russia's invasion of Ukraine was largely stalled on the 28th day of the assault Wednesday, with no major advances and Ukrainian forces even able to counterattack in places.

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UK confronts cost of living crisis with inflation-fighting budget

UK confronts cost of living crisis with inflation-fighting budget

British finance minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday launched plans to ease a cost of living crisis, with UK inflation set to spike to a 40-year high on Ukraine fallout.

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Is mystery yacht in Tuscany Putin's pleasure boat?

Is mystery yacht in Tuscany Putin's pleasure boat?

In a dry dock in the Tuscan seaside town of Massa stands the "Scheherazade", the most infamous yacht in Italy today due to speculation it could belong to Vladimir Putin.

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