Battered Alaphilippe eyes world title hat-trick with mixed feelings
Julian Alaphilippe, who has travelled to Australia to chase a third straight world title despite dislocating a shoulder in August, said on Wednesday he was approaching his race with mixed emotions.
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World Cup captains to wear anti-discrimination armbands
England's Harry Kane and other European team captains will wear "OneLove" armbands during the World Cup in Qatar to fight discrimination, the Football Association announced on Wednesday.
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England captain welcomes 'special' first women's five-day Test
England women's cricket captain Heather Knight welcomed on Wednesday the news that her side will play a five-day Ashes Test at Trent Bridge next year.
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Stocks advance before US rate hike
Stock markets pushed higher Wednesday as traders awaited another hefty US interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve.
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Pacific atoll nations launch global plan to preserve heritage
Pacific atoll nations on Wednesday launched a new global partnership to preserve their sovereignty and heritage as their countries disappear under rising seas triggered by climate change.
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Woman cuts hair at Istanbul protest for Iran's Amini
A woman cut her hair on Wednesday as dozens of others cheered at a protest held outside Tehran's Istanbul consulate in solidarity with Mahsa Amini, whose death in Iranian custody sparked mass unrest.
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Eight reported killed as Iran protests spread over woman's death
At least eight people have been killed by Wednesday in a crackdown on protests in Iran over the death of Mahsa Amini after the young woman was arrested by morality police, according to a combined toll.
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Putin calls up reservists, vows 'no bluff' with Ukraine threats
President Vladimir Putin called up Russian military reservists on Wednesday, saying his promise to use all military means in Ukraine was "no bluff," and hinting that Moscow was prepared to use nuclear weapons.
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'Dreaming is allowed': Ballack says table-topping Union can win Bundesliga
Former Bayern Munich midfielder Michael Ballack says a remarkable title win for Union Berlin is not out of the question.
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Federer eyes dream farewell alongside Nadal at Laver Cup
Roger Federer wants to bring the curtain down on his glittering career by teaming up with long-time rival Rafael Nadal at the Laver Cup in London on Friday.
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