US targets Moldovans for Russian election interference
The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on two Moldovan oligarchs and others for corruption or allegedly working with Russia to undermine the frontline country's democracy.
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Cameroon World Cup kit clash leaves traders in despair
With the World Cup due to kick off in Qatar just weeks from now, Cameroon's famously raucous fans are gearing up to give the Indomitable Lions every show of support.
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US new home sales fall in September on rising mortgage rates
New home sales in the US dipped in September, official data showed Wednesday, as worsening affordability nudges ownership further out of reach for many.
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Putin oversees nuclear response drills
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday surveyed drills carried out by his nuclear-capable forces as Moscow pressed unfounded claims to India and China that Ukraine was developing a "dirty bomb."
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Burkina establishes 'government on war footing': PM
Burkina Faso's new government on Wednesday declared its top priority would be to secure the nation's territory, after the latest coup to rock the jihadist-torn Sahel state.
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Would-be crypto investors in Singapore could face risk awareness tests
People looking to trade cryptocurrency in Singapore may soon have to take a test to prove they understand what they are getting into, the central bank said Wednesday, as it looks to prevent clueless investors from bankrupting themselves.
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Climate crisis: Transition of global economy way off track
Across virtually every sector, the greening of the global economy is unfolding far too slowly to stave off climate catastrophe, according to a sobering report Wednesday from a consortium of research organisations.
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Bellingham shoots down transfer speculations
Borussia Dortmund's teenage midfielder Jude Bellingham said he has not turned his mind to an off-season move, despite persistent rumours linking him to some of Europe's top clubs.
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Ireland shock England as New Zealand suffer T20 World Cup washout
Ireland and rain had a major impact on the T20 World Cup Wednesday as England suffered a shock defeat and New Zealand were denied the chance to take advantage when their match with Afghanistan was washed out.
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UN warns Somalia humanitarian crisis remains 'dire'
The United Nations said on Wednesday that the humanitarian response to the crisis in Somalia where a historic drought is threatening famine has gathered pace but warned the situation remained "dire".
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