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Zelensky says NATO membership not automatic protection, praises Trump after shift

Zelensky says NATO membership not automatic protection, praises Trump after shift

President Volodymyr Zelensky cast doubt Wednesday on NATO's ability to guarantee Ukraine's security but praised Donald Trump after the US president unexpectedly flip-flopped to say he thinks Russia can be defeated.

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Becker regrets winning Wimbledon as a teenager

Becker regrets winning Wimbledon as a teenager

Boris Becker says he regrets winning Wimbledon at the age of just 17 because he struggled to cope with the expectations that followed his first Grand Slam title.

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'Mind-readers' Canada use headphones in Women's Rugby World Cup final prep

'Mind-readers' Canada use headphones in Women's Rugby World Cup final prep

Canada have been training with headphones on to prepare for the raucous atmosphere in Saturday's Women's Rugby World Cup final against England at Twickenham.

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Rose would welcome Trump on stage if Europe keeps Ryder Cup

Rose would welcome Trump on stage if Europe keeps Ryder Cup

Justin Rose said he would welcome US President Donald Trump on the stage if Europe win this week's Ryder Cup and he expects Trump's visit Friday to create an intense atmosphere.

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AI optimism cheers up markets following Fed rate warning

AI optimism cheers up markets following Fed rate warning

Stock markets pushed higher on Wednesday as AI optimism boosted shares in technology giants, soothing worries following a warning from US Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell on interest rates.

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France doubles down on threat to build future fighter jet alone

France doubles down on threat to build future fighter jet alone

France is in a position to develop a next-generation combat aircraft alone should negotiations with Germany and Spain fail, a government official said Wednesday.

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Delay warning issued to fans ahead of Trump's Ryder Cup visit

Delay warning issued to fans ahead of Trump's Ryder Cup visit

Ryder Cup organizers warned spectators on Wednesday about possible delays and enhanced security when US President Donald Trump attends the opening day of the biennial golf showdown at Bethpage Black.

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EU chief backs calls to keep children off social media

EU chief backs calls to keep children off social media

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday threw her support behind growing calls to ban social media use for children, promising to weigh action at the European level in coming months.

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US Treasury says in talks to support Argentina's central bank

US Treasury says in talks to support Argentina's central bank

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday that Washington is in talks with Argentina for a swap line allowing the country access to billions of dollars, as its right-wing leader Javier Milei seeks to calm markets ahead of midterm elections.

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'Everything broken': Chinese residents in typhoon path assess damage

'Everything broken': Chinese residents in typhoon path assess damage

Residents in southern China's Yangjiang were grappling with damaged property and power outages Wednesday evening in the immediate aftermath of Typhoon Ragasa, hours after the destructive storm made landfall near the city.

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