Top French school head resigns accused of domestic violence
The head of one of France's leading universities said Wednesday he was stepping down after being ordered to stand trial in a domestic violence case.
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Australian wine industry toasts expected end to China tariffs
The Australian wine industry welcomed news on Wednesday that China could begin lifting punitive tariffs within weeks, raising hopes that the country's red wine glut will soon ease.
Read moreChina warns proposed TikTok ban will 'come back to bite' US
Beijing warned on Wednesday that a proposed ban on Chinese-owned video-sharing app TikTok would "inevitably come back to bite the United States".
Read moreMarkets mixed as traders struggle to keep up with Wall St rally
Asian markets were mixed Wednesday as investors struggled to keep up with Wall Street, though forecast-beating US inflation data did little to dent expectations that the Federal Reserve will begin cutting interest rates this year.
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Former England boss Jones says 'best to come' from Marcus Smith
Marcus Smith's "best time is to come", former England head coach Eddie Jones said on Wednesday, following the fly-half's Twickenham heroics.
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Volkswagen's 2023 profits rise, outlook for this year cautious
German auto giant Volkswagen on Wednesday reported a forecast-beating rise in profits for 2023, boosted by higher vehicle deliveries, but gave a cautious outlook for this year.
Read moreCathay Pacific 'is back' with first annual profit since 2019
Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific on Wednesday reported its first annual net profit in four years, citing a surge in demand as it emerges from the impact of the financial hub's Covid isolation.
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'Katespiracy' explodes after UK royal photo gaffe
The picture was meant to douse speculation about the whereabouts and health of Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales, but instead her manipulated image unleashed a torrent of internet-breaking rumors and conspiracy theories.
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Moldova battles for soul of pro-Russian Gagauzia
Language teacher Sorina Stoianova has found herself at the forefront of Moldova's efforts to counter Russian influence in its rebel Gagauzia region, which borders Ukraine.
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'Tied to the bed': Horrors of giving birth in Serbia
Biljana Cicic-Stanic still bristles when she remembers the pain, violence, and humiliation she endured while giving birth to her son in Serbia, an experience many women say is normal in the Balkan country's hospitals.
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