Paris knife attacker charged with terror offences
A man suspected of stabbing a German tourist to death near the Eiffel Tower was charged on Wednesday with carrying out a terror attack, his lawyer told AFP.
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Man City's De Bruyne named in Club World Cup squad despite injury
Manchester City's injured midfielder Kevin De Bruyne was a surprise inclusion in the treble winners' squad for the FIFA Club World Cup on Wednesday.
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UNESCO names Peruvian ceviche to Intangible Heritage list
The United Nations cultural agency on Wednesday declared Peruvian ceviche -- an ancient marinated seafood dish -- part of humanity's intangible cultural heritage.
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Golf chiefs change rules to shorten hitting distances
Golf's biggest hitters are expected to lose up to 15 yards in driving distance under new rules relating to ball specifications announced by the game's governing bodies on Wednesday.
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AI and A-listers: Sundance festival line-up unveiled
Kristen Stewart is among several Hollywood stars heading to next month's Sundance festival. But artificial intelligence -- the subject of, and technology behind, several new films -- could steal the show.
Read moreUS Treasury targets network for fentanyl import
The United States is imposing sanctions on 15 Mexican individuals accused of involvement in importing fentanyl into the country, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Wednesday, as Washington seeks to further the fight against the deadly substance.
Read moreParis attacker faces judge on terror charges
A man suspected of stabbing a German tourist to death near the Eiffel Tower appeared before a French judge on Wednesday with a view to being charged with carrying out a terror attack, prosecutors said.
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UK slams three airlines over greenwashing ads
A UK watchdog on Wednesday banned three online adverts from airlines Air France, Etihad Airways and Lufthansa for "misleading" claims over their environmental impact.
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Putin visits Saudi Arabia, UAE on Middle East tour
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Saudi Arabia Wednesday after visiting the United Arab Emirates, making a rare trip abroad as Moscow seeks to reassert itself on the global stage.
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Hardline ex-minister warns UK PM of poll wipeout over immigration
Britain's hardline former interior minister Suella Braverman on Wednesday issued Conservative Prime Minister Rishi Sunak an ultimatum to get tougher on immigration or face certain wipeout at the polls.
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