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Kewell's Yokohama beat Ulsan to reach Asian Champions League final

Kewell's Yokohama beat Ulsan to reach Asian Champions League final

Harry Kewell's Yokohama F-Marinos set up an Asian Champions League final showdown with Al Ain after beating Ulsan Hyundai 5-4 on penalties to win a pulsating semi-final on Wednesday.

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Germany nudges up growth forecast, ailing economy at 'turning point'

Germany nudges up growth forecast, ailing economy at 'turning point'

The German government slightly increased its 2024 growth forecast Wednesday, saying there were signs Europe's beleaguered top economy was at a "turning point" after battling through a period of weakness.

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Spain PM under pressure as wife faces graft probe

Spain PM under pressure as wife faces graft probe

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez was under pressure to give answers Wednesday after a court said it had opened an investigation into his wife Begona Gomez on suspicion of graft.

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France records growing number of supercentenarians

France records growing number of supercentenarians

The number of people in France living beyond 110 years is growing fast, the national demographic studies institute said Wednesday, with women dominating the supercentenarian contest.

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Extreme heat scorches Southeast Asia, bringing school closures and warnings

Extreme heat scorches Southeast Asia, bringing school closures and warnings

Extreme heat scorched parts of South and Southeast Asia Wednesday, prompting schools across the Philippines to suspend classes, heat warnings in the Thai capital and worshippers in Bangladesh to pray for rain.

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Haaland ruled out of Man City's crucial trip to Brighton

Haaland ruled out of Man City's crucial trip to Brighton

Manchester City's Premier League title bid has suffered a blow after Norway striker Erling Haaland was ruled out of Thursday's crucial clash at Brighton.

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EU lawmakers agree to exit energy treaty over climate fears

EU lawmakers agree to exit energy treaty over climate fears

The European Parliament on Wednesday backed the EU's withdrawal from an international energy treaty over concerns it offers too much protection to fossil fuel companies.

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Israel pummels Gaza after US Congress approves military aid

Israel pummels Gaza after US Congress approves military aid

Israel pounded Gaza with air strikes and artillery fire in its war against Hamas on Wednesday after the US Congress approved $13 billion in military aid.

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Russian deputy defence minister held over bribery accusations

Russian deputy defence minister held over bribery accusations

A Russian deputy defence minister exposed in an investigation by late opposition leader Alexei Navalny's team was remanded in custody Wednesday on suspicion of taking large bribes.

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Saudi king enters hospital for 'routine' tests: statement

Saudi king enters hospital for 'routine' tests: statement

Saudi Arabia's ageing King Salman entered hospital for "routine examinations" on Wednesday, the Royal Court said, in a rare public statement about his health.

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