Argentina arrests foreigners in suspected 'terrorist' plot
Argentina's government said Wednesday that three foreigners, citizens of Syria and Lebanon, had been arrested under suspicion of planning a "terrorist act", as the country hosts a major Jewish sporting event.
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Elgar bows out on low note as Indians get him out twice in a day
South African opening batsman Dean Elgar was dismissed twice on the first day of his final Test match at Newlands on Wednesday.
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Sweden sees coldest weather in 25 years
Sweden on Wednesday recorded its coldest January night in 25 years, with a reading of minus 43.6 degrees Celsius in the far north as a cold snap hit the Nordics.
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Gaza war tensions spike after deadly Iran blasts, Lebanon killing
Fears that Israel's war in Gaza could spiral across the Middle East grew Wednesday after a drone strike killed a Hamas senior leader in Lebanon and twin explosions ripped through an Iranian crowd, claiming at least 103 lives.
Read moreDoctors in England defend starting longest strike in NHS history
Junior doctors in England on Wednesday defended a decision to start their longest consecutive strike in the seven-decade history of Britain's National Health Service (NHS).
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Second seed Khachanov falls at first hurdle in Hong Kong
Grand Slam semi-finalist Karen Khachanov slumped to a three-set defeat in his first singles match of the season at the Hong Kong Open on Wednesday.
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Banned Mako Vunipola still available for Six Nations opener
Mako Vunipola will still be available for England's Six Nations opener away to Italy next month despite the prop being given a four-match ban after being sent off playing for Saracens against Newcastle.
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Global stocks mostly retreat in rally hangover
Global stock markets mostly fell Wednesday as traders took cash off the table after a blockbuster end to 2023, with eyes now on the release this week of US Federal Reserve minutes and jobs data.
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Tears, defiance in Palestinian village of slain Hamas deputy
Palestinian mourners broke into sobs as they huddled around defiant family members of slain Hamas deputy Saleh al-Aruri in his village in the occupied West Bank Wednesday, a day after his death in Lebanon.
Read moreBombs kill 103 at Iran memorial for slain general: state media
At least 103 people were killed in Iran Wednesday as two bombs in quick succession struck a crowd commemorating slain general Qasem Soleimani on the anniversary of his killing, state media reported.
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