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Kohli called out over shoulder bump with Konstas during fourth Test

Rural communities urged to flee east Australia bushfire

Sri Lanka train memorial honours tsunami tragedy

Australia's top order fires to take charge of 4th Test against India

S. Korea's opposition moves to impeach acting president

'We couldn't find their bodies': Indonesian tsunami survivors mourn the dead

Azerbaijan mourns 38 killed in plane crash in Kazakhstan

Konstas and Khawaja put Australia on top in 4th Test against India

Lakers pip Warriors after another LeBron-Curry classic

India readies for 400 million pilgrims at mammoth festival

Nepal hosts hot air balloon festival

Zouma faces growing backlash over cat abuse video

More than 110,000 people have signed an online petition calling for West Ham defender Kurt Zouma to be prosecuted as part of a growing backlash over his abuse of his pet cat.

Vietnam arrests green activist on tax charges

Vietnam on Wednesday arrested a high-profile environmentalist known for taking on the energy industry on suspicion of tax evasion, state media said.

No slip-ups as snowboarder wins first US gold of Beijing Games

Snowboard cross rider Lindsey Jacobellis said her infamous fall that cost her a title in 2006 had "kept her hungry" as she won the United States' first gold medal of the Beijing Olympics on Wednesday.

UK MPs' report finds Brexit burdening businesses

Britain's trade with the European Union has been dented by Brexit, with businesses facing greater costs, paperwork and border delays since the UK's full withdrawal, a watchdog panel of MPs said Wednesday.

Lando Norris extends contract with McLaren F1 team

British driver Lando Norris has extended his contract with McLaren until 2025, the Formula One team announced on Wednesday.

Japan offers gas to Europe over Ukraine fears

Japan is offering Europe part of its liquified natural gas imports over fears supplies will be disrupted by tensions surrounding a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine, Tokyo's trade minister said Wednesday.

Fresh hopes for landmark treaty to rescue ocean life

World leaders are under pressure to conclude years of talks on an agreement to protect open oceans that help sustain life on Earth, cover almost half the planet and currently fall under no country's laws.

Madagascar cyclone toll rises to 30

The death toll from Cyclone Batsirai, which left Madagascar on Monday morning, has risen to 30, according to an updated count from authorities, and could rise further as bodies continue to be found in the rubble of collapsed houses.

Vlhova wins Olympic slalom gold after Shiffrin misfires again

Slovakia's Petra Vlhova produced a stunning second leg to win Beijing Olympic slalom gold on Wednesday after Mikaela Shiffrin slid out of medal contention with a botched first run.