'Breathing toxin every day': Indonesians choked by haze feel helpless
Struggling to breathe through the acrid haze emanating from wildfires on Indonesia's Borneo island, residents told AFP on Wednesday they feared for their health but had little to do but wait out the foul-smelling hazard.
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Emporio Armani names Dario Vitale new creative director
The Armani fashion house, whose founder and owner Giorgio Armani died last year, named Prada veteran Dario Vitale as the new creative director of its Emporio Armani line on Wednesday.
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Stocks edge higher ahead of US Fed rate call
Global stock markets rose as oil prices slipped on Wednesday ahead of the Federal Reserve's decision on US interest rates, with policymakers seeking to tame surging inflation in the world's largest economy.
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Maresca defends VAR officials after Man City benefit from error
Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca on Wednesday expressed sympathy for VAR officials after his team benefited from a clear error in their 1-0 win against Manchester United.
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Philippines ex-leader Duterte makes first in-person ICC appearance
Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte appeared in person at the International Criminal Court for the first time Wednesday, as he faces charges over his "war on drugs" that killed thousands.
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2027 Formula One calendar includes Monaco sprint race
The 2027 Formula One calendar unveiled on Wednesday will feature 24 Grands Prix across 22 countries and 10 sprint events, including Monaco.
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French court to hear Depardieu's appeal against rape trial order: sources
A French court will this week hear an appeal from cinema icon Gerard Depardieu against an order that he should stand trial on charges of raping an actor in 2018, judicial sources and sources close to case said on Wednesday.
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Amnesty says Iran committed 'crimes against humanity' in crackdown on 2022 protests
Iranian authorities committed crimes against humanity in the crackdown on 2022 protests that left hundreds dead, Amnesty International said Wednesday, adding Tehran's suppression of new demonstrations this year bore the "same hallmarks" but on an even wider scale.
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England's Brook keen to learn from 'hero' Pietersen after stunning ton
England white-ball captain Harry Brook hopes "hero" Kevin Pietersen can inspire him to even greater heights after watching highlights of the 2005 Ashes before smashing a 42-ball century against Sri Lanka.
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EU to ban social media for under 13s, curb access until 15
The European Union will ban social media for children under 13 and allow only limited, supervised access until the age of 15 under plans unveiled Wednesday by EU chief Ursula von der Leyen.
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