Morgan to captain Wales against England in Rugby World Cup warm-up
Ospreys flanker Jac Morgan will captain Wales in Saturday's World Cup warm-up clash against England while Leigh Halfpenny wins his 100th cap.
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Rins replaces Morbidelli at Yamaha for 2024 MotoGP season
Spanish rider Alex Rins will partner 2021 MotoGP world champion Fabio Quartararo at Yamaha next season, the team announced on Wednesday.
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Russia hits Ukraine grain export route near Romania
Russian drones on Wednesday damaged infrastructure at a Ukrainian port on the Danube, as Moscow targeted facilities vital for grain shipments from Ukraine following the collapse of a key export arrangement.
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West Africa army chiefs to grapple with Niger crisis as Europeans leave
West African military chiefs were to meet Wednesday to frame a response to the crisis in Niger, a week after the fragile country was shaken by a coup that alarmed its neighbours and prompted France, the former colonial power, to evacuate its citizens.
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Floods for miles: swathes of China underwater after historic rain
Swathes of northern China were submerged in filthy floodwater on Wednesday after days of historic rainfall battered the capital city of Beijing and surrounding areas.
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Russell to lead Scotland against France in Rugby World Cup warm-up
Finn Russell will captain Scotland in Saturday's World Cup warm-up match against France -- less than 10 months after Gregor Townsend left the fly-half out of his initial squad for the autumn series.
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Stock markets slide after US downgrade
Asian and European stock markets slumped Wednesday after the United States had its top credit rating downgraded by Fitch.
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'We can beat them': Sweden set up USA showdown at World Cup
Sweden coach Peter Gerhardsson said his in-form side are "convinced" they can knock the United States out of the Women's World Cup after setting up a last-16 tie with the holders this weekend.
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US face Sweden World Cup test as South Africa make history
Sweden and holders the United States will meet in the Women's World Cup last 16 while South Africa stunned Italy for a first win ever at the tournament on Wednesday and a place in the knockout stage.
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West Africa envoys to fly to coup-hit Niger as Europeans leave
Envoys from the West African bloc ECOWAS were expected in Niger on Wednesday, a week after a coup that triggered alarm among neighbours and allies, as France evacuated more citizens from the capital Niamey.
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