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Boasting South Korea footballers spark rethink of military service exemptions

India youth shift tactics as police clamp down on election protest

Five dead as Hurricane Simon, Rachel pummel Mexico's Pacific coast

Malaysia's Firefly extends flight cancellations due to haze

Seoul, Tokyo stocks plunge as Asia suffers fresh tech rout

IMF upgrades 2026 growth forecast but warns of 'split' outlook

Damaged and drained, Indonesia's peatlands go up in smoke

Infantino could pull off 'Houdini' act as critics struggle for candidate

Dominant Australia wary of Pacific threat at Rugby League World Cup

France braces for fresh nationwide student demonstrations

Pope to be admitted to hospital for lung operation

Ahead of Israel vote, desert town becomes frontline against ultra-Orthodox expansion

Samoa's McFarland welcomes 'massive' arrival of ex-All Blacks for World Cup run-in

El Nino Watch: the impacts around the world this week

Zelensky discusses peace summit on Saudi visit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, on an unannounced visit to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, said he discussed preparations for a peace summit this weekend with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Prosecutors call for Pogba's brother and others to face trial in kidnap case

French prosecutors called on Wednesday for six associates of Paul Pogba, including his brother, to face trial as part of the investigation into the alleged extortion and kidnapping of the French footballer, AFP has learned from a source involved in the case.

Swimming champion Peaty heads to Olympics 'at peace' after mental turmoil

Britain's Adam Peaty said on Wednesday he believes he will travel to Paris 2024 as an even tougher rival for his opponents now the three-time Olympic swimming champion is living his "true life".

Thiago Motta named as new coach of Juventus

Italian giants Juventus on Wednesday named Thiago Motta as their new coach, replacing Massimiliano Allegri who was sacked last month.

Brazil's Lula defends oil exploration near Amazon River

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Wednesday that a controversial offshore oil exploration plan near the mouth of the Amazon River was a key opportunity for the country's growth.

Trump's spectre haunts Biden's G7 trip

When US President Joe Biden meets world leaders at a lavish Italian resort this week he will be shadowed by an invisible and, for now, uninvited guest: Donald Trump.

NATO to agree Ukraine support plan after Hungary given opt-out

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban agreed on Wednesday that Budapest would "not block" plans for the alliance to play a bigger role in coordinating arms deliveries to Ukraine.

Messi expects Inter Miami to be his final club

Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi says he expects Inter Miami to be the club where he closes his legendary playing career, but he is not intending to depart right away.

Zelensky lands in Saudi on unannounced visit: state media

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky travelled to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, Saudi state media reported, his latest visit to the Gulf kingdom which has sought to stay neutral in Ukraine's war with Russia.

Ten Hag wants Man Utd to take 'next step' on pre-season tour

Erik ten Hag said on Wednesday he wants Manchester United to take the "next step" on their pre-season tour in what appears to be a fresh sign he will remain as their manager.

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