Zelensky seeks 150 Swedish fighter jets as Russia pummels Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday signed a letter of intent with Sweden to acquire 150 Gripen fighter jets, hours after fatal Russian attacks battered Ukraine's energy grid and spurred nationwide outages.
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Grandchildren of last woman executed in UK seek her pardon
The grandchildren of the last woman to be executed in Britain have called for Ruth Ellis to be pardoned, 70 years after she was sent to the gallows for murdering her "abusive" lover, their lawyers said Wednesday.
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Top UN court: Israel must ease aid into Gaza, provide 'basic needs'
The International Court of Justice said Wednesday that Israel was obliged to ease the passage of aid into Gaza, stressing it had to provide Palestinians with "basic needs" essential to survival.
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Scrapped by Trump, revived US climate-disaster database reveals record losses
A flagship US climate-disaster database killed by President Donald Trump's administration has been brought back to life by its former lead scientist -- revealing that extreme weather inflicted a record $101 billion in damages in just the first half of 2025.
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Overshooting 1.5C climate target 'inevitable': UN chief
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Wednesday it was now clear that efforts to cap global warming at 1.5 Celsius above pre-industrial levels would fail in the short term.
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South Africa sniff series-levelling win after Pakistan slump in 2nd Test
Simon Harmer grabbed three early wickets to boost South Africa's chances of securing a series-levelling victory over a faltering Pakistan in the second Test in Rawalpindi on Wednesday.
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Gold, stocks slide on economic jitters
Gold prices sank further Wednesday and major stock markets mostly fell on fresh economic jitters caused by China-US trade uncertainty and a batch of weak company earnings.
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SpaceX cuts off 2,500 Starlink devices at Myanmar scam centres
SpaceX has cut service to more than 2,500 Starlink internet devices at Myanmar scam centres, a company executive said Wednesday, after AFP revealed that their use had exploded in the illicit industry.
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Lithuanian defence minister resigns in military spending dispute
Lithuania's Defence Minister Dovile Sakaliene resigned Wednesday following a dispute with the prime minister over military spending in the key NATO member.
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South Africa sniff series-levelling win after Pakistan slump in second Test
Simon Harmer grabbed three early wickets to push South Africa closer to a series-levelling victory over a faltering Pakistan in the second Test in Rawalpindi on Wednesday.
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