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Stocks follow Wall St higher on welcome US inflation data

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket blasts off in first launch, reaches orbit

Chinese give guarded welcome to spending subsidies

World Bank plans $20 bn payout for Pakistan over coming decade

Indian Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan stabbed in burglary

Taiwan's TSMC says net profit rose 57% in fourth quarter

India achieves 'historic' space docking mission

Swiatek powers into Raducanu clash as Fritz fires Melbourne warning

Olympic push for kho kho, India's ancient tag sport

Dangerous Fritz sets up Monfils clash at Australian Open

Jabeur finds it 'hard to breathe' as asthma flares up in Melbourne

'Historic’ equal pay deal for US men and women soccer teams

The US men's and women's national soccer teams will receive equal pay under a "historic" agreement announced by the US Soccer Federation on Wednesday, following years of pressure from female national players.

England pledge to make most of veteran bowlers Broad and Anderson

England cricket chiefs say they are determined to wring the maximum out of leading wicket-takers James Anderson and Stuart Broad after recalling the veteran pair to face New Zealand.

Liverpool's Klopp has 'no reason' to talk to Gerrard before title climax

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said he'd no intention of contacting club great Steven Gerrard to offer words of encouragement before the climax to a thrilling Premier League title race this weekend.

Pop star Cody Simpson makes Australia's Commonwealth Games swim team

Pop star-turned swimmer Cody Simpson made Australia's Commonwealth Games team Wednesday and is also set to race at the world championships.

England appoint Australia women's boss Mott as men's white-ball coach

England on Wednesday named the "outstanding" Matthew Mott as head coach of their men's white-ball team following his succesful stint in charge of the Australian women's team.

European stock markets waver amid rocketing UK inflation

Europe's stock markets wavered Wednesday as investors digested news that UK inflation has spiked to a 40-year peak, stoking fear over the economic impact of sky-high global consumer prices.

Mozambique detects polio case after Malawi outbreak

Mozambique has detected its first case of wild poliovirus in three decades, following an outbreak in neighbouring Malawi in February, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced Wednesday.

World's tallest building engulfed as Mideast sandstorms hit UAE

The world's tallest building disappeared behind a grey layer of dust on Wednesday as sandstorms that have swept the Middle East hit the United Arab Emirates, prompting weather and traffic warnings.

'Top Gun' and Russian dissident fire up Cannes

Tom Cruise was set to jet into Cannes on Wednesday with "Top Gun: Maverick" as a Russian dissident in the main competition showcases an alternative side to the world's top film festival.

Half of new UK nurses 'from abroad': council

Nearly half of new UK nurses and midwives are from abroad, the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) said on Wednesday, prompting concerns of an over-reliance on foreign workers.

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