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US lawmakers seek to rename street for Hong Kong's jailed Jimmy Lai

US lawmakers seek to rename street for Hong Kong's jailed Jimmy Lai

US lawmakers moved Tuesday to rename the street next to Hong Kong's Washington office after Jimmy Lai, the pro-democracy activist and media mogul jailed as China clamps down on the financial hub.

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Greece to spend big on 'historic' military shake up

Greece to spend big on 'historic' military shake up

NATO member Greece is set to unveil a massive modernisation of its armed forces on Wednesday, following the lead of several of its European allies.

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Trump faces first electoral setback after Wisconsin Supreme Court vote

Trump faces first electoral setback after Wisconsin Supreme Court vote

Donald Trump's second presidency was dealt a spinning blow by voters in Wisconsin Tuesday as they elected a liberal judge to the state's Supreme Court, despite his powerful advisor Elon Musk pouring millions into the race to sway the polls.

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Hay shines as New Zealand beat Pakistan for ODI series win

Hay shines as New Zealand beat Pakistan for ODI series win

Mitch Hay's rollicking 99 not out backed by some feisty seam bowling steered New Zealand to an 84-run win over Pakistan on Wednesday to take an unbeatable lead in their one-day international series.

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Israel says expands Gaza offensive to seize 'large areas'

Israel says expands Gaza offensive to seize 'large areas'

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz announced Wednesday a major expansion of a military operation in the Hamas-run Gaza Strip, saying the army would seize "large areas" of the Palestinian territory.

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Curry drops 52 as Warriors win, Jokic bags career-high 61 in Denver loss

Curry drops 52 as Warriors win, Jokic bags career-high 61 in Denver loss

Stephen Curry delivered a majestic 52-point performance as the Golden State Warriors clinched a crucial victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday while Nikola Jokic bagged a career-high 61 points in vain as Denver lost a double overtime thriller to Minnesota.

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South Korea mobilising 'all resources' for violence-free Yoon verdict

South Korea mobilising 'all resources' for violence-free Yoon verdict

South Korean police will mobilise "all available resources" to prevent violence when a court rules Friday on the fate of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, with top tourist sites to close and embassies warning citizens to stay away.

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Myanmar quake victim rescued after 5 days as aid calls grow

Myanmar quake victim rescued after 5 days as aid calls grow

Rescuers on Wednesday pulled a man alive from the rubble five days after Myanmar's devastating earthquake, as calls grew for the junta to allow more aid in and halt attacks on rebels.

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Real Madrid coach Ancelotti tax fraud trial set to begin

Real Madrid coach Ancelotti tax fraud trial set to begin

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti will go on trial on Wednesday for allegedly failing to declare income to Spain's tax office, the latest in a string of such cases targeting sports figures in the country.

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Warner showcases 'Superman' reboot, new DiCaprio film

Warner showcases 'Superman' reboot, new DiCaprio film

Embattled Hollywood studio Warner Bros on Tuesday unveiled footage from its make-or-break "Superman" reboot and a lavish new Leonardo DiCaprio film at the CinemaCon event in Las Vegas.

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