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Fiji appoint ex-Springboks boss White as coach ahead of World Cup

Late superstar Anita Mui's ashes missing in Hong Kong

Hungary to reverse Orban-era anti-LGBTQ legislation

'No choice': IMF says developing countries must cut spending despite war shock

Allen rushes Bills to thrilling 37-34 win over Rams

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

India's Bopanna becomes oldest world No.1, aged 43

India's Rohan Bopanna will become the oldest number one in men's doubles history after reaching the Australian Open semi-finals on Wednesday at the age of 43.

Comoros top court confirms President Assoumani's re-election

The Comoros' supreme court on Wednesday confirmed the re-election of President Azali Assoumani, whose victory in a disputed vote last week was followed by deadly protests.

Japan cruise past Indonesia to reach Asian Cup last 16

Japan cruised into the last 16 of the Asian Cup and a possible showdown with South Korea after a 3-1 win over Indonesia on Wednesday.

Japan FA condemns 'shameful' racist abuse of goalkeeper

Japan's football association on Wednesday condemned the "shameful behaviour" of fans who racially abused Zion Suzuki online following the goalkeeper's performances at the Asian Cup.

UK PM Sunak defends Royal Mail delivery obligation

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday pledged to maintain Royal Mail's obligation to deliver letters six days a week, despite calls for less frequent service to slash costs.

Deadly Johannesburg fire began as murder cover-up, inquiry hears

A Johannesburg drug user has admitted setting fire to a crowded housing block to cover up a murder, triggering a blaze that killed 77 people, AFP learned on Wednesday.

Manchester United's Martial out for 10 weeks

Manchester United forward Anthony Martial has been ruled out until April following surgery on a groin injury, the Premier League giants announced Wednesday.

EU tools up to protect key tech from China

The European Union unveiled Wednesday plans to strengthen the bloc's economic security including measures to protect sensitive technology from falling into the hands of geopolitical rivals like China.

Trump-Biden rematch looms after New Hampshire win

Get ready for round two: Donald Trump is set to face off with President Joe Biden for the White House once again after winning the New Hampshire primary, promising 10 months of extraordinary tension and bitterness.

Blinken nudges Nigeria on capital flows for US businesses

Secretary of State Antony Blinken voiced hope Wednesday for greater US investment in Nigeria, but called on Africa’s largest economy to reassure investors that they can repatriate their funds.

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