Missiles kill 7 in Ukraine as deadly drone strike hits Russia
Missiles hit two regions in Ukraine on Wednesday killing seven people, local authorities said, while a governor in Russia said a drone strike killed three people in a village close to the border.
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Biden, Japan PM hail defense boost with eye on China
President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida unveiled the biggest ever upgrade in US-Japan defense ties Wednesday during a lavish White House state visit aimed at countering a rising China.
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Eagles to face Packers in NFL regular-season game in Brazil
The Green Bay Packers will play the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL's first regular-season game in Brazil on September 6, the league announced on Wednesday.
Read moreDefending champion Rublev out of Monte Carlo Masters, Sinner progresses
Andrey Rublev's Monte Carlo Masters title defence ended at the first hurdle on Wednesday with a straight-sets defeat by Australian Alexei Popyrin, while Jannik Sinner eased through.
Read moreUS inflation accelerates, dampening rate cut hopes
US consumer inflation continued to accelerate last month, according to government data published Wednesday, reducing the chances of an early interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve in a tense election year.
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EU parliament adopts sweeping asylum reform
The EU parliament on Wednesday adopted a sweeping reform of Europe's asylum policies that will both harden border procedures and force all the bloc's 27 nations to share responsibility.
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Top French court upholds 'veggie burger' label
France's top administrative court Wednesday waded back into a battle over the labelling of veggie burgers, suspending a decree banning plant-based products from being described as meat.
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Augusta chief strikes conciliatory tone over LIV tour
Augusta National Golf Club chairman Fred Ridley has said the Masters won't be afraid to use special invitations to ensure that top LIV golfers remain part of the tournament.
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Bayern's Gnabry sidelined with hamstring strain
Bayern Munich forward Serge Gnabry is a doubt for next week's Champions League quarter-final second leg against Arsenal with a strained hamstring, the club announced on Wednesday.
Read moreEU parliament adopts contentious asylum law reform
The EU parliament on Wednesday adopted a contentious reform of Europe's asylum policies that will harden border procedures and force all the bloc's 27 nations to share responsibility.
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