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South Korea says 'serious shortage' of rooms with Asian Games days away

Japan's Okinawa ousts anti-US base governor

Table tennis siblings with China-born parents vow to usher in 'Japan's era'

Tech firms hit by AI slowdown call with Fed expected to hike rates

Bougainville leader says violence won't stop Panguna mine re-opening

US hosts G20 'energy abundance' talks amid Iran war shock

South Korea aims to save seniors lost in digital age

Migrant workers flock to Indian Kashmir despite militant threats

Russia's Stalin-admiring provincial leader waging an ultra-conservative crusade

Incubator shortages, premature births strain Gaza's hospitals

Marcelo Gallardo appointed as new Ecuador head coach

Canada's Carney seeks closer Europe ties to counter hostile US

'Widow's Bay' and 'The Pitt' tipped for success at Emmy Awards

Polls open in Philippine Muslim enclave after deadly shooting

Prosecutors make case against Harvey Weinstein at rape retrial

Prosecutors delivered opening statements in the retrial Wednesday of disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein on rape and sexual assault charges before a majority-female jury in New York.

IAEA chief voices interest in UN secretary-general post

UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi voiced interest Wednesday in seeking to become UN secretary-general when the position comes open in 2027.

Magnificent Pogacar soars to Fleche Wallonne triumph

Tadej Pogacar powered up the steepest part of the final Ardennes hill Wednesday to reclaim the Fleche Wallonne Ardennes classic title after a cold and rainy 205km slog over 11 climbs.

Asked to predict the next pope, AI bots hedge bets

Artificial intelligence was struggling on Wednesday to forecast the outcome of the notoriously secretive and unpredictable process by which Catholic cardinals elect a new pope.

Set of Shakespeare folios to be sold in rare London auction

A set of four Shakespeare folios estimated to be worth more than £3.5 million ($4.7 million) will go on sale in London next month, auction house Sotheby's said Wednesday.

Abbas urges Hamas to free Gaza hostages as Israeli strikes kill 25

Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas on Wednesday urged Hamas to free all hostages, saying their captivity provided Israel with "excuses" to attack Gaza, as rescuers recovered charred bodies from an Israeli strike.

200 French media groups sue Meta over 'unlawful' advertising: lawyers

Around 200 French media groups, including leading television channels and newspapers, are taking legal action against Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, over its online advertising practices, their lawyers announced on Wednesday.

Boeing says China not accepting planes over US tariffs

Boeing's CEO confirmed Wednesday that China had stopped accepting new aircraft due to the US-China trade war, as the company's shares surged following a smaller than expected loss.

Olazabal to return as European Ryder Cup vice-captain

Jose Maria Olazabal will reprise his role as a vice-captain for Europe's Ryder Cup team at Bethpage Black in September, the European Tour announced on Wednesday.

French president announces economic deals with Madagascar

France and Madagascar announced Wednesday they would strengthen economic cooperation through several ambitious projects, including a major hydroelectric dam, as President Emmanuel Macron kicked off a two-day state visit to the Indian Ocean island.

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