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Extreme weather, jellyfish knock one-fifth of France's nuclear capacity offline

Former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji dies aged 97

Skywatchers gather in Europe to see total solar eclipse

Markets steady awaiting US inflation data

Zhu Rongji, trailblazing ex-premier who transformed China's economy

WHO says Trump vaccine shake-up goes against evidence

China tech giant Tencent's Q2 profit down as AI push builds

Eclipse chasers flock to Spain for 'breathtaking' experience

China's C919 jet makes first international commercial flight

'To make the civilians leave': Russia pummels Ukraine's petrol stations

Mideast war impact on travel bookings fading, TUI says

Japan brushes off Australian PM's melon drama

Bangladesh get Das fitness boost for daunting Australia task

India's island choke point

China’s lithography leap

China’s cartel lifeline

Australia limits migration

Australia's Hussey takes charge of Hundred strugglers Welsh Fire

Former Australia batsman Mike Hussey has been appointed men's head coach of the Welsh Fire, the ailing Hundred team announced on Wednesday.

What does hitting the debt ceiling mean for the US?

The United States hit its borrowing cap of $31.4 trillion in January, prompting the start of measures to avoid a default as Democrats and Republicans head towards another clash on raising or suspending the country's debt limit.

Myanmar junta extends state of emergency, effectively delaying polls

Myanmar's military authorities announced a six-month extension to a state of emergency on Wednesday, effectively delaying elections the junta had pledged to hold by August, as they battle anti-coup fighters across the country.

Second top Italian minister takes reporter Saviano to trial

Just weeks after going on trial in a case brought by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Italian investigative journalist Roberto Saviano was back in court on Wednesday facing allegations of defamation lodged by Meloni's deputy.

Ireland coach Farrell's 'winning culture' impresses Gatland

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has hailed Ireland counterpart Andy Farrell's ability to create a "winning culture" ahead of their Six Nations opener on Saturday.

Ukraine raids homes, offices in graft clampdown

Ukraine expanded a clampdown on corruption on Wednesday launching coordinated searches of residences linked to a divisive oligarch and former interior minister as well as tax offices in the capital.

Tom Brady: Incomparable NFL record breaker

Tom Brady forged a reputation as the greatest quarterback in NFL history in a career spanning 23 seasons that produced a host of records that may never be beaten.

US manufacturing activity contracts for third month: survey

Activity in the US manufacturing sector shrank for a third straight month in January, hovering at the lowest levels since May 2020 as new orders and production slumped, according to survey data released Wednesday.

Malan, Buttler slam centuries in final ODI against South Africa

Dawid Malan and captain Jos Buttler both hit centuries as England overcame a poor start in the third and final one-day international against South Africa at the Diamond Oval in Kimberley on Wednesday.