China's special envoy wraps two-day Ukraine visit as Beijing attempts to play peacemaker
Chinese envoy Li Hui wrapped up a two-day visit to Ukraine Wednesday, Ukraine's Foreign Ministry said -- completing the first stop on a European tour focused on the war there, as Beijing attempts to fashion itself as a peacemaker in the grinding conflict, despite its close ties with Russia.
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SP Hinduja, billionaire head of Britain's richest family, dies at 87
Srichand Hinduja, the Indian-born billionaire leader of a global business empire and the patriarch of Britain's wealthiest family, has died aged 87, his daughters said on Wednesday.
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'Largest underwater scanning project in history' gives never-before-seen view of Titanic
The mysterious 1912 sinking of the luxury passenger liner, the Titanic, has long served as a source of fascination for many.
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Bernardo Silva strikes twice to stun Real Madrid and send Manchester City to Champions League final
Manchester City has an opportunity to win its first ever Champions League trophy after delivering a masterful performance against European giant Real Madrid on Wednesday.
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Emilia Romagna Grand Prix canceled because of flooding
Formula 1 has canceled this weekend's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix because of heavy flooding in the northern Italian region, citing safety concerns.
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We come, we take pictures, we leave: Gaza's grim routine
Now I come once a year for the annual flare up between Gaza militants in Israel. The flare up lasts a few days, maybe a week. I cover it. I leave.
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Becky Hammon: Las Vegas Aces head coach says Dearica Hamby's pregnancy 'was never an issue'
Speaking to reporters a day after the WBNA announced her suspension for violating league and team workplace policies, Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon, said she was disappointed with the league's findings but is looking forward to "putting the whole thing behind us and playing good basketball."
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Ivan Toney: Brentford and England striker banned for eight months and fined for breaching betting rules
Ivan Toney, the star striker for English Premier League club Brentford, has been suspended from soccer and fined £50,000 ($62,407) due to "breaches of The FA's Betting Rules," England's Football Association announced on Wednesday.
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Prince Harry and Meghan involved in 'near catastrophic' paparazzi car chase in New York
Prince Harry and Meghan were involved in "near catastrophic car chase" involving a paparazzi in New York on Tuesday night, his spokesperson says.
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A crucial deal aimed at averting a global food crisis has been extended. Here's everything you need to know
A crucial deal aimed at averting a global food crisis following Russia's invasion of Ukraine has been extended for two months.
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Holger Rune beats Novak Djokovic in rainy Italian Open quarterfinal clash
Novak Djokovic's preparations for the French Open took another blow on Wednesday as the world No. 1 was beaten by Holger Rune in the Italian Open quarterfinals.
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Ukraine grain deal to be extended for 2 months
An agreement has been reached to extend a deal that allows grain to be exported from Ukrainian ports in the Black Sea, according to Turkish and Ukrainian officials.
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