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US stocks wobble as traders weigh future Fed cuts

Son hits 50th South Korea goal in win, Australia-Saudi stalemate

BHP, Vale cleared by Brazil court over 2015 dam disaster

Satirical US outlet The Onion buys conspiracy site Infowars

Scotland must emulate Croatia's 'conveyor belt of talent': Clarke

Legal migration to OECD reaches new record in 2023

Robinson edges Benazzi to succeed Beaumont as head of World Rugby

India's capital shuts all primary schools due to smog

Central bank independence 'fundamental' for good policy: Fed official

Fritz beats De Minaur to eye ATP Finals last four, Sinner through

Doris expecting a 'proper test' against Argentina

NBC commentary teams to cover Beijing Olympics from US

US broadcaster NBC will not send any of it specialist commentary teams to cover the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic due to fears over Covid-19, USA Today reported on Wednesday.

Atletico dumped out of Copa del Rey by Real Sociedad

Atletico Madrid's season went from bad to worse on Wednesday as they were knocked out of the Copa del Rey by Real Sociedad.

Blow for Sevilla in title race after draw with Valencia

A depleted Sevilla were held to a 1-1 draw by Valencia on Wednesday, leaving Real Madrid four points clear at the top of La Liga.

Man Utd back on track but grumpy Ronaldo mars win

Ralf Rangnick defended Cristiano Ronaldo after the Manchester United star's petulant reaction to his substitution cast a shadow over their 3-1 win at Brentford on Wednesday.

Never say die Spurs delight Conte with Leicester late show

Antonio Conte said he saw the spirit he is trying to implement at Tottenham after Steven Bergwijn scored twice deep into stoppage time to stun Leicester with thrilling 3-2 win on Wednesday.

United Airlines reports Q4 loss on latest Covid-19 drag

United Airlines reported another quarterly loss Wednesday on the lingering drag from Covid-19 but offered an upbeat outlook on a travel comeback later in 2022 and in future years.

Wall Street ends lower amid rising oil prices

US stocks reversed course in Wednesday's trading session, ending lower for the second day amid rising oil prices and fears that the Federal Reserve will have to move more aggressively to contain inflation.

Egypt make Cup of Nations last 16 as Cape Verde, Malawi advance

Seven-time champions Egypt clinched a place in the Africa Cup of Nations last 16 on Wednesday by defeating neighbours Sudan 1-0, a result which sent Cape Verde and Malawi through as well.

Police deploy in Rio to retake gang-controlled favelas

Some 1,200 heavily armed military police launched an operation Wednesday to wrench control of Rio de Janeiro's slums from drug gangs, starting with the notorious Jacarezinho favela where residents took cover.

Peru demands Spain's Repsol pay for oil spill damage

Peru demanded compensation Wednesday from Spanish energy giant Repsol over an oil spill caused by freak waves from a volcanic eruption near Tonga in the South Pacific.

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