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Made with munitions from the Falklands War, a 'Chalice of Peace' for the pope

Made with munitions from the Falklands War, a 'Chalice of Peace' for the pope

Combining the remnants of shell casings and other items from the Falklands War, Argentine silversmith Juan Carlos Pallarols is crafting a "Chalice of Peace" to give to Pope Leo XIV when he visits Argentina next month.

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Rwanda cannot be blamed for what happens in DR Congo, FM says

Rwanda cannot be blamed for what happens in DR Congo, FM says

Rwanda should not be a "scapegoat" for events in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda's foreign minister said Wednesday, as the neighbours battle over responsibility for fighting in eastern DR Congo.

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Pioneering US labor leader Dolores Huerta dies at 96

Pioneering US labor leader Dolores Huerta dies at 96

Dolores Huerta, the US labor leader and civil rights icon whose union work changed the lives of migrant workers, has died, her family said Wednesday. She was 96.

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Inter leave it late again in Serie A as Bologna sink AC Milan

Inter leave it late again in Serie A as Bologna sink AC Milan

Inter Milan returned to the Serie A summit with a nervy 2-0 win at bottom side Venezia on Wednesday, while a Samuel Mbangula hat-trick sealed a 4-2 win for Bologna at San Siro to inflict a first league defeat of the season on AC Milan.

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Italian PM slams 'shameful' release of alleged protest organiser

Italian PM slams 'shameful' release of alleged protest organiser

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday slammed a "shameful" decision by a judge dismissing accusations against a campaigner arrested on terrorism charges for allegedly seeking to organise violent protests.

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Bolsonaro's escape to the US: How it happened

Bolsonaro's escape to the US: How it happened

Flavio Bolsonaro's clandestine escape to the United States bewildered Brazil and triggered a frantic search for his whereabouts.

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Hollywood producer Kennedy to head LA28 Olympic ceremony plans

Hollywood producer Kennedy to head LA28 Olympic ceremony plans

Oscar-nominated film producer Kathleen Kennedy was named on Wednesday to oversee preparations for the opening and closing ceremonies at the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles.

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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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