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Jury begins deliberations in Trump criminal trial

Jury begins deliberations in Trump criminal trial

Jurors began deliberating Wednesday on whether to convict Donald Trump in the first criminal trial of a former US president -- with their decision potentially upending November's election, in which the Republican seeks to return to power.

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Alcaraz battles on at rain-lashed French Open as Osaka gears up for Swiatek

Alcaraz battles on at rain-lashed French Open as Osaka gears up for Swiatek

Carlos Alcaraz needed four sets to reach the third round of the French Open on Wednesday ahead of a blockbuster clash between defending champion Iga Swiatek and Naomi Osaka as persistent rain caused widespread disruption to the tournament.

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Bayern appoint Kompany to end long search for new coach

Bayern appoint Kompany to end long search for new coach

Bayern Munich named Vincent Kompany as the new coach of the German giants on a three-year contract on Wednesday, in a surprise move.

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Africa presses for reform of 'unjust' global financial system

Africa presses for reform of 'unjust' global financial system

There is an urgent need for reforms to the "unjust" global financial system, which penalises African nations with high borrowing rates, leaders said at a major African economic gathering in Kenya this week.

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Remains of Bulgaria's King Ferdinand return home

Remains of Bulgaria's King Ferdinand return home

The remains of Ferdinand Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, the first king of Bulgaria following five centuries of Ottoman rule, were repatriated from Germany Wednesday to be interred in a family mausoleum, 76 years after his death.

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French Open day 4: Who's saying what

French Open day 4: Who's saying what

Who's saying what on the fourth day of the French Open at Roland Garros on Wednesday:

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ConocoPhillips to buy Marathon for $22.5 bn in latest big oil deal

ConocoPhillips to buy Marathon for $22.5 bn in latest big oil deal

US energy giant ConocoPhillips announced Wednesday that it is acquiring competitor Marathon Oil for $22.5 billion in the latest big petroleum merger consummated in spite of rising concerns about climate change.

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Palestinian minister hails European countries' state recognition

Palestinian minister hails European countries' state recognition

The move by Spain, Ireland and Norway to recognise the State of Palestine will give a major boost to the cause, the Palestinian Authority's health minister said Wednesday, urging other European countries to follow suit.

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Alcaraz survives scare at French Open

Alcaraz survives scare at French Open

World number three Carlos Alcaraz survived a huge scare at the hands of 176th-ranked Dutch qualifier Jesper de Jong to reach the third round after a four-set triumph on Wednesday.

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Blinken vows support for Moldova as Russia fears loom

Blinken vows support for Moldova as Russia fears loom

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday promised steadfast US support to Moldova in areas from energy independence to democracy promotion on a solidarity visit to the pro-Western nation as alarm grows again over Russia.

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