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German lithium project moves ahead in boost for Europe's EV sector

Kohli, Gaikwad tons fire India to 358-5 in South Africa ODI

'I feel like crying': Indonesians confront flood destruction

Stock markets mostly rise awaiting US data

Delhi records over 200,000 respiratory illness cases due to toxic air

'Dream' draw for debutants Hong Kong against Wallabies, All Blacks

Thailand lifts ban on afternoon alcohol sales

Norway postpones deep-sea mining activities for four years

Sri Lanka cyclone survivors face colossal clean-up

Zara owner Inditex posts higher profits

Australia meet New Zealand as S. Africa face Italy at Rugby World Cup

YouTube attacks Australia's world-first social media ban

YouTube on Wednesday attacked Australia's looming social media ban for under-16s as rushed, but the government called the policy a shield to protect children from "predatory" algorithms.

Indonesia bucks pressure to label floods national disaster

Indonesia's government is resisting growing pressure to declare a national disaster over devastating floods that killed hundreds of people and laid waste to parts of Sumatra island.

KFC readies finger-licking Japanese Christmas

KFC in Japan is gearing up for the Christmas tradition of millions of families thronging the US fast-food chain for special festive buckets of deep-fried chicken and other treats.

Stokes backs 'incredibly talented' Jacks on eve of 2nd Ashes clash

England captain Ben Stokes has backed "incredibly talented" Will Jacks to shine following his surprise selection for the day-night second Ashes Test starting at the Gabba in Brisbane on Thursday.

Airbus cuts delivery target over fuselage quality issue

Aircraft maker Airbus said Wednesday it had lowered its 2025 target for deliveries because of fuselage panel quality issues at its flagship model, the A320.

Stokes 'hit hard' by death of England batting great Smith

England cricket captain Ben Stokes said Wednesday the sudden death of former batsman Robin Smith at the age of 62 "hits you hard".

UK seniors fight loneliness with tea and a tango

All gloom was left outside as pensioners bustled into a room in Liverpool's centuries-old town hall for a tea dance, a lively antidote to getting older in Britain.

Indian rupee hits fresh record low past 90 per dollar

India's rupee fell to a fresh record low of over 90 per dollar Wednesday, extending recent declines, with traders partly blaming the delay in striking a trade deal with the United States.

Thunder beat Warriors to bag 13th straight win, Celtics down Knicks

The Oklahoma City Thunder staved off a ferocious Golden State Warriors fightback to bag their 13th consecutive win on Tuesday, pulling away 124-112 in their heavyweight NBA showdown.

Five-wicket Duffy puts New Zealand on top against West Indies

A five-wicket haul by Jacob Duffy gave New Zealand a 64-run first-innings lead over the West Indies with the tourists all out for 167 in the first Test on Wednesday.

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