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Two killed in Mexico as Hurricane John weakens to tropical storm

Multiple arrests after US woman uses machine-assisted suicide in Switzerland

Dubois will next fight Joshua or Usyk, 'whoever pays me the most'

Stock markets surge on China stimulus

Lopetegui ready to learn from mistakes as Liverpool loom in League Cup

US Fed dissenter warns inflation risks remain 'prominent'

Surprise start for Libbok as Etzebeth set for Springboks record

Ten Hag says expanded schedules make injuries 'almost unavoidable'

Liverpool boss Slot praises Alexander-Arnold's defensive work

Barca coach backs Pena but will debate new goalkeeper signing

Asian stock markets lead rally on China stimulus

US Steel warns plants could close without Nippon sale

United States Steel warned Wednesday it could shut its headquarters and factories in Pennsylvania, a key swing state in the upcoming election, if a takeover by Japan's Nippon Steel is blocked.

Nigeria's Nworgu 'in heaven' after winning Paralympics silver with dislocated shoulder

Nigerian Paralympics powerlifter Esther Nworgu said on Wednesday claiming the silver medal in Paris was "like heaven" having dislocated her shoulder just two days ago.

Dozens of viruses detected in Chinese fur farm animals

Dozens of viruses have been detected mixing in animals at fur farms in China, some of which are new and have the potential to spill over into humans, researchers said Wednesday.

Meta clears use of Palestinian slogan 'From the River to the Sea'

Meta's Oversight Board ruled on Wednesday that the standalone use of the phrase "From the River to the Sea," a slogan oft-used by pro-Palestinian users, does not violate the company's content policies.

Moderna mRNA mpox vaccine shows promise in animal study

An experimental Moderna mRNA vaccine for mpox has demonstrated greater effectiveness than current shots in reducing disease symptoms and duration, according to an animal study published in the journal Cell on Wednesday.

England coach Borthwick given new powers over elite rugby players

England rugby coach Steve Borthwick will have the final say on all sports science and medical matters relating to an elite group of players as part of a deal aimed at creating "world-leading English teams".

Paralympic fencing star Bebe Vio in shock defeat, Storey slams cycling course

Star Italian wheelchair fencer Bebe Vio suffered a shock defeat at the Paralympics on Wednesday but British Paralympic cycling great Sarah Storey won her 18th gold -- then slammed the "appalling" course.

Fuel scarcities, price hike deepen Nigerian frustrations

After sleeping overnight in a line of cars waiting for fuel, Nigerian taxi driver Oluwashina Ilesanmi had to calculate how much a sudden petrol price increase cut into his earnings.

Expectations high for dark, music-filled 'Joker' sequel with Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga confessed to having been "deeply moved" by the original film "Joker" on Wednesday as the new sequel starring the pop star and Joaquin Phoenix gets its world premiere in Venice.