Marseille residents return to burnt out homes after wildfire
Residents returned to their devastated homes on Wednesday after a wildfire on the fringes of Marseille destroyed or severely damaged dozens of houses and turned cars into blackened shells.
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US sanctions UN rights expert for Palestinian territories
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday announced Washington was sanctioning the United Nations special expert on the Palestinian territories, following her criticism of Washington policy on Gaza.
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Brazil summons US envoy over criticism of Bolsonaro trial
Brazil said Wednesday it had summoned the US charge d'affaires in a diplomatic row following President Donald Trump's criticism of the coup trial of his right-wing ally, ex-leader Jair Bolsonaro.
Read moreUkraine says Russia launched largest drone attack of war
Russia pummelled Ukraine Wednesday with its largest missile and drone attack in more than three years of war, hours after US President Donald Trump launched an expletive-filled attack on Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
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Djokovic reaches record 14th Wimbledon semi-final
Novak Djokovic won a testing battle against Flavio Cobolli on Wednesday to reach a record 14th men's Wimbledon semi-final, which will be a blockbuster clash against world number one Jannik Sinner.
Read moreIsrael shifts tone in push for Hamas peace deal in Gaza
Israel struck an upbeat note about the prospects for a ceasefire and hostage-release deal in Gaza on Wednesday, falling in behind US President Donald Trump and his optimism for an end to 21 months of bitter fighting in the Palestinian territory.
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Three-time Tour de France winner LeMond receives Congressional Gold Medal
Greg LeMond, a three-time Tour de France winner, received the Congressional Gold Medal on Wednesday.
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Djokovic battles past Cobolli to reach record 14th Wimbledon semi-final
Novak Djokovic won a testing battle against Flavio Cobolli on Wednesday to reach a record 14th men's Wimbledon semi-final, which will be a blockbuster clash against world number one Jannik Sinner.
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Trump eyes African mineral wealth in trade-focused summit
US President Donald Trump hailed West Africa's rich natural resources as he hosted five of its leaders Wednesday for a White House summit aimed at fostering trade to counter the growing influence of Russia and China.
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Inspired James downs Dutch to kick-start England's Euros title defence
Lauren James made sure England avoided a major scare at Women's Euro 2025 with a brace in Wednesday's 4-0 thumping of the Netherlands which kick-started the Lionesses' title defence.
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