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First case of latest mpox variant detected in UK: health authority

First case of latest mpox variant detected in UK: health authority

An infection with the latest mpox variant, clade 1b, has been detected in the United Kingdom for the first time, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) announced on Wednesday.

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I'll be backing Harris: Schwarzenegger endorses Democratic ticket

I'll be backing Harris: Schwarzenegger endorses Democratic ticket

Arnold Schwarzenegger, the "Terminator" star and former Republican governor of California, endorsed Democratic candidate Kamala Harris on Wednesday as the only way to "turn the page" on Donald Trump's divisiveness.

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Stocks diverge, bitcoin close to record high

Stocks diverge, bitcoin close to record high

Stock markets diverged Wednesday as they digested a mixed bag of economic data and corporate reports, while bitcoin traded close to its record high with eyes on the upcoming US presidential election.

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Harris fends off 'garbage' fallout, Trump pushes 'cheating' claims

Harris fends off 'garbage' fallout, Trump pushes 'cheating' claims

White House rivals Donald Trump and Kamala Harris launched a frantic last week of election campaigning Wednesday, with the Democrat having to distance herself from comments by President Joe Biden that appeared to label Trump supporters "garbage."

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'Peace among ourselves' crucial to save nature: UN chief

'Peace among ourselves' crucial to save nature: UN chief

UN chief Antonio Guterres called Wednesday for "peace among ourselves" in order to save the planet, as devastating wars rage in Ukraine, Gaza, Lebanon and Sudan.

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French court acquits man who killed incurably ill wife

French court acquits man who killed incurably ill wife

A French court on Wednesday found a 78-year-old man not guilty of murdering his incurably ill wife after he said that he had assisted her to die at her request.

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New Hezbollah chief open to truce with Israel if offer is made

New Hezbollah chief open to truce with Israel if offer is made

Hezbollah's new leader says the beleaguered Lebanese militia could agree to a ceasefire under certain terms, as Israeli forces warn civilians to flee more cities as they expand their bombardment of the group's bastions.

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Manchester United eyeing Amorim even as he says 'nothing decided yet'

Manchester United eyeing Amorim even as he says 'nothing decided yet'

Manchester United are reportedly closing in on their top managerial target Ruben Amorim even though the Sporting Lisbon coach said "nothing is decided yet" when it came to him replacing the sacked Erik ten Hag.

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Brazil trial begins over murder of iconic activist Franco

Brazil trial begins over murder of iconic activist Franco

Two men went on trial in Brazil on Wednesday over the 2018 assassination of charismatic black LGBT activist Marielle Franco, a Rio de Janeiro councilor who was gunned down in an attack that shocked the country.

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Russia eats away at territory, and Ukrainian morale

Russia eats away at territory, and Ukrainian morale

Progress has been slow but it is relentless. Russia's army has been advancing at several points along the Ukrainian war front for weeks now, gobbling up territory one village at a time.

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