South Korea's Lee says urged Xi to help curb North's nukes
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said Wednesday he had urged Chinese leader Xi Jinping to help him curb Pyongyang's nuclear programme and suggested a freeze in its development of weapons of mass destruction was "feasible" with the right conditions.
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England's Bethell hits maiden Test century as family watch on
England youngster Jacob Bethell cracked a maiden century Wednesday in the fifth Ashes Test against Australia to cement himself as a star of the future.
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US car market expected to moderate in 2026
Auto industry experts expect US car sales to moderate in 2026 after last year's churn of trade announcements and environmental policy changes spurred increased sales.
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Swiatek, Gauff ease to United Cup victories
World number two Iga Swiatek was a comfortable winner as Poland reached the United Cup quarter-finals while Coco Gauff also eased to victory for defending champions the United States on Wednesday.
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Strasbourg face pitfalls of multi-club system as Chelsea take Rosenior
The departure of Strasbourg coach Liam Rosenior to take over as Chelsea manager has exposed the harsh realities of multi-club ownership, which is gaining ground across the world but causing discord between supporters and teams.
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Bethell stands tall as England 174-3 in final Test, nine behind
Rock-solid Jacob Bethell was 79 not out as England narrowed Australia's lead to just nine runs by tea on day four of the fifth and final Ashes Test on Wednesday, but veteran Joe Root fell cheaply.
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Ex-CIA agent convicted of spying for Soviets dies in prison
Aldrich Ames, the Central Intelligence Agency spy who was sentenced to life in prison for selling secrets to Moscow, costing the lives of a dozen double agents, died Monday in custody, US authorities said.
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James, Doncic carry Lakers past Pelicans
LeBron James and Luka Doncic combined for 60 points as the Los Angeles Lakers went on a late scoring spree to defeat the New Orleans Pelicans 111-103 on Tuesday.
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Vietnamese caught in Japan's illegal worker crackdown
For a decade, Vietnamese worker Minh did tough jobs like sandblasting ships and welding steel, helping address rapidly ageing Japan's dire labour needs.
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Nostalgia and new fans as Tamagotchi turns 30
Japan's Tamagotchi toys were a 1990s playground craze and the virtual pets that demand food and attention are still a hit among retro-loving Gen Z and nostalgic parents.
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