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Shares in Google owner Alphabet plummet on profit miss, ad slowdown

Shares in Google owner Alphabet plummet on profit miss, ad slowdown

Shares in Google parent Alphabet fell more than 10 percent in after-hours trading Wednesday as the company reported lower-than-expected profit and a slowdown in its advertising business while it maintained big spending on AI.

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Russell calls on Scotland to 'kick on' and beat big teams

Russell calls on Scotland to 'kick on' and beat big teams

Finn Russell is desperate to help Scotland produce the consistency needed to win a major tournament as he eyes his 100th cap heading into a year of major events culminating in the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.

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Djokovic wins Basel opener to boost ATP Finals bid

Djokovic wins Basel opener to boost ATP Finals bid

Novak Djokovic dug deep to overcome Ugo Humbert in three sets in his opening match in Basel on Wednesday, keeping his bid to qualify for the season-ending ATP Finals on course.

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Airbus aims for record deliveries despite disappointing quarter

Airbus aims for record deliveries despite disappointing quarter

European aircraft manufacturer Airbus said Wednesday its third quarter revenues dipped as it finished fewer planes, but insisted it would still deliver a record number this year.

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US Fed holds interest rates steady despite surging inflation

US Fed holds interest rates steady despite surging inflation

The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday held interest rates steady, in line with market expectations, days ahead of crucial midterm elections where surging inflation has been a key issue.

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Cuba wins UN vote against US embargo with weakest backing in 30 years

Cuba wins UN vote against US embargo with weakest backing in 30 years

The UN General Assembly on Wednesday adopted a new resolution calling for an end to the US embargo against Cuba, although support for the communist-ruled island fell to its lowest level in three decades.

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Chiefs sign ex-Ravens kicker suspended over sex allegations

Chiefs sign ex-Ravens kicker suspended over sex allegations

Former Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs on Wednesday after serving a 10-game NFL suspension for allegations of sexual misconduct made by multiple women.

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Real Madrid, La Liga apology over Mbappe shows power of Chinese market

Real Madrid, La Liga apology over Mbappe shows power of Chinese market

Faced with a widespread boycott in China following the controversy sparked by Kylian Mbappe's comments about Mao Zedong, Real Madrid added its own apology on Tuesday.

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Inglis and Carey put Australia in command of South Africa decider

Inglis and Carey put Australia in command of South Africa decider

Josh Inglis and Alex Carey added an unbeaten 145 for the fifth wicket as Australia took a first innings lead on the second day of the third Test against South Africa at Newlands on Wednesday.

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From Gaza to Ramallah, Palestinians see little hope in Israeli vote

From Gaza to Ramallah, Palestinians see little hope in Israeli vote

In war-ravaged Gaza and the occupied West Bank, many Palestinians were less focused on who would win Israel's election than on whether anything would really change.

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