Egypt switches off Liverpool after Salah fallout
At a cafe in a bustling Cairo neighbourhood, Liverpool games once drew wall-to-wall crowds, but with Mohamed Salah off the pitch, his Egyptian fans would now rather play cards or quietly doomscroll than watch the Reds play.
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Europe ministers meet on migration 'challenges' to rights convention
Ministers from Council of Europe states met in Strasbourg Wednesday to address concerns aired by several key members that the European Convention on Human Rights is impeding the fight against illegal migration.
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Real-life horror to TV drama: Feared Syria sites become sets for series
At a Damascus air base once off-limits under Bashar al-Assad, a crew now films a TV series about the final months of the ousted leader's rule as seen through the eyes of a Syrian family.
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France's 'Battery Valley' makes use of Asian experts
France is developing domestic production of electric vehicle batteries with an eye on industrial independence but Asian experts are proving key in launching operations.
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Stocks in retreat as traders eye Fed decision, tech earnings
Most markets fell Wednesday following a tepid day on Wall Street as investors bided their time ahead of a highly anticipated Federal Reserve policy announcement later in the day.
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Egypt teammates rally behind unsettled Salah before AFCON
While the future of Mohamed Salah at Liverpool hangs in the balance, Egypt teammates have rallied behind the national team captain ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
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Moo dunnit? Dog lets bull, horse into living room in Australia
A lawmaker in Australia was left in udder disbelief when he came home to discover his pet dog had let a bull and a horse into his living room.
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Venezuela opposition chief Machado to miss Nobel Peace Prize award
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, who lives in hiding, will not attend Wednesday's Nobel Peace Prize ceremony and the award will be accepted by her daughter, organisers said.
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Indian festival of lights Diwali joins UNESCO heritage list
India's festival of lights, Diwali, was on Wednesday announced as an addition to UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list, sparking celebrations.
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Brazil lawmakers approve bill to cut Bolsonaro sentence after ruckus
Brazil's lower house of Congress approved a bill early Wednesday that could slash former president Jair Bolsonaro's prison sentence for plotting a coup, after efforts by a lawmaker to disrupt the proceedings sparked chaos in parliament.
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