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US, European stocks extend gains on interest rate outlook

US, European stocks extend gains on interest rate outlook

Stock markets rose for a second day Wednesday after slowing US inflation and retail sales raised hopes of a soft landing for the US economy.

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Slain Kenyan athlete Tirop's  husband stands trial for murder

Slain Kenyan athlete Tirop's husband stands trial for murder

The husband of slain Kenyan distance running star Agnes Tirop went on trial Wednesday over her murder two years ago, almost immediately after the court freed him on bail.

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Media mogul Murdoch says he'll stay 'active' after passing torch

Media mogul Murdoch says he'll stay 'active' after passing torch

Conservative media mogul Rupert Murdoch, who hands control of his empire to son Lachlan this week, on Wednesday pledged to maintain an "active role" in the business and slammed "intolerant" elites for silencing debate one year before the 2024 election.

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France issues 'historic' arrest warrant for Syria's Assad

France issues 'historic' arrest warrant for Syria's Assad

France has issued an international arrest warrant for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad accused of complicity in crimes against humanity and war crimes over chemical attacks in 2013, plaintiffs in the case said Wednesday.

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World Cup debacle sees Azam quit in major Pakistan shake-up

World Cup debacle sees Azam quit in major Pakistan shake-up

Pakistan cricket underwent a major shake-up on Wednesday in the aftermath of the team's World Cup flop as Babar Azam quit as skipper with Shan Masood becoming Test captain, Shaheen Shah Afridi taking the reins of the white-ball side while coaches were downgraded.

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Spain PM defends contested Catalan amnesty before vote of confidence

Spain PM defends contested Catalan amnesty before vote of confidence

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez defended Wednesday his controversial amnesty deal for Catalonia's separatists needed to secure another term in office, telling parliament the measure is necessary to "heal the wounds" opened by the region's failed 2017 secession bid.

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UK rental market suffers record price rise

UK rental market suffers record price rise

UK housing rental prices spiked by a record rate with London hit particularly hard, official data showed Wednesday, stoking a cost-of-living crisis as inflation remains elevated despite a sharp slowdown.

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Beckham says youthful England can win Euro 2024

Beckham says youthful England can win Euro 2024

David Beckham says England's young stars have a "real opportunity" to end the nation's decades-long wait for a major trophy at next year's Euro 2024 tournament in Germany.

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McIlroy aims to 'focus' on the golf at DP World Tour Championship

McIlroy aims to 'focus' on the golf at DP World Tour Championship

After dropping a bombshell this week that he was resigning as the player director of the PGA Tour’s policy board, Rory McIlroy will aim to win a third DP World Tour Championship, which starts at the Earth course of Jumeirah Golf Estates from Thursday.

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Scotland still have 'work to do' after defeats, says Clarke

Scotland still have 'work to do' after defeats, says Clarke

Steve Clarke says his Scotland team still have "work to do" as they focus on finishing their Euro 2024 qualification campaign on a high following three straight defeats.

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