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UK MP's husband among three accused of spying for China

UK MP's husband among three accused of spying for China

British police on Wednesday arrested three men on suspicion of spying for China, including the husband of a lawmaker from the ruling Labour party.

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Argentine sub in 2017 implosion was seaworthy, trial told

Argentine sub in 2017 implosion was seaworthy, trial told

The Argentine naval submarine that imploded in 2017, killing 44 sailors, was seaworthy, the highest-ranking of four former officers said Wednesday on the second day of their trial.

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Latest developments in Iran war: Bodies found after Iran warship hit

Latest developments in Iran war: Bodies found after Iran warship hit

Dozens of bodies were recovered from an Iranian warship torpedoed by US forces on Wednesday, the fifth day of a regional war sparked by US-Israeli attacks on Iran.

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Jansen fifty lifts South Africa to 169-8 against New Zealand

Jansen fifty lifts South Africa to 169-8 against New Zealand

Marco Jansen hit an unbeaten 55 to lift South Africa from a precarious 77-5 to 169-8 against New Zealand in the first semi-final of the T20 World Cup on Wednesday.

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Marseille mayor opposes Kanye West gig over 'unabashed Nazism'

Marseille mayor opposes Kanye West gig over 'unabashed Nazism'

The mayor of France's second-biggest city Marseille said Wednesday that Kanye West was "not welcome", after the music star known for his antisemitic rants announced a concert in June.

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Farrell makes changes for Wales game, Gibson-Park set for 50th Ireland cap

Farrell makes changes for Wales game, Gibson-Park set for 50th Ireland cap

Ireland coach Andy Farrell has made five changes to the starting XV that hammered England last month, for Friday's Six Nations match at home to Wales.

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Stocks firm, oil dips after sell-off on Middle East turmoil

Stocks firm, oil dips after sell-off on Middle East turmoil

US and European stock markets firmed and energy prices dipped on Wednesday after President Donald Trump sought to ease oil supply concerns triggered by the conflict between the United States and Iran.

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Latest developments in Iran war: Israel plans on 'one, two weeks' of strikes

Latest developments in Iran war: Israel plans on 'one, two weeks' of strikes

The Israeli military is planning on at least "one or two" more weeks of strikes on Iran, Israeli media reported on Wednesday, the war's fifth day, while launching a fresh wave of attacks in Lebanon against Tehran-backed Hezbollah militants.

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India are rightly favourites, but anything can happen in T20: Brook

India are rightly favourites, but anything can happen in T20: Brook

Harry Brook conceded on Wednesday that India were favourites to win the T20 World Cup on home soil, but warned them that England's "perfect performance" was "just around the corner".

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Donald to captain Europe again at 2027 Ryder Cup

Donald to captain Europe again at 2027 Ryder Cup

Luke Donald will captain Europe again at the 2027 Ryder Cup at the Adare Manor course in Ireland as he bids to become the first man to lead a side to three consecutive wins in the competition, officials announced Wednesday.

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