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India landslide toll hits 160 as rain hampers rescue work

India landslide toll hits 160 as rain hampers rescue work

Relentless downpours and howling winds hampered Wednesday's search for survivors of landslides that struck Indian tea plantations and killed at least 160 people, most believed to be labourers and their families.

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French ex-news presenter faces five new probes over alleged rape

French ex-news presenter faces five new probes over alleged rape

French investigators have opened five new probes into rape allegations against former prime-time news presenter Patrick Poivre d'Arvor, prosecutors said on Wednesday.

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Ukraine Olympic pavilion aims to jolt West over war

Ukraine Olympic pavilion aims to jolt West over war

The damaged blue and yellow seats from a stadium destroyed by Russian troops stand at the entrance to the "Ukraine House" at the Paris Olympics.

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Melnyk's journey to Olympics embodies Ukrainian fighting spirit

Melnyk's journey to Olympics embodies Ukrainian fighting spirit

Ukrainian athletes may not win many Olympic medals in athletics but for 400 metres runner Tetiana Melnyk it is a triumph just to be in Paris.

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Djokovic edges closer to first Olympic gold as Nadal and Alcaraz eye semis

Djokovic edges closer to first Olympic gold as Nadal and Alcaraz eye semis

Novak Djokovic remained comfortably on course for a first Olympic gold medal to add to his record-breaking collection of titles on Wednesday as fellow superstars Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz aimed for a place in the doubles semi-finals.

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Djokovic beats heat to reach Olympics quarter-finals

Djokovic beats heat to reach Olympics quarter-finals

Novak Djokovic found his rhythm in the punishing heat to beat Germany's Dominik Koepfer and reach the quarter-finals of the Paris Olympics on Wednesday, staying on track for an elusive gold.

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Yen rallies after Japan hikes rates, stocks rise before Fed

Yen rallies after Japan hikes rates, stocks rise before Fed

The yen rallied against the dollar Wednesday after the Bank of Japan hiked interest rates for just the second time in 17 years, while European and Asian stock markets rose on hopes for a cut in US borrowing costs.

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France, Britain win triathlon golds as LeBron's USA eye Olympic quarters

France, Britain win triathlon golds as LeBron's USA eye Olympic quarters

France's Cassandre Beaugrand and Britain's Alex Yee won gold as the Paris Olympics triathlon went ahead Wednesday in a huge relief for organisers, and the star-studded USA chased a spot in the men's basketball quarter-finals.

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Five talking points before Olympic women's gymnastics all-around final

Five talking points before Olympic women's gymnastics all-around final

Simone Biles returns to the spotlight with a sixth Olympic title in her sights in the women's gymnastics all-around final on Thursday after helping the United States to team gold.

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Britain's Yee wins thrilling delayed men's Olympic triathlon

Britain's Yee wins thrilling delayed men's Olympic triathlon

Britain's Alex Yee won the men's triathlon at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday, passing New Zealand's Hayden Wilde in the final stretch in a dramatic finish to the delayed event.

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