Italian MPs back surrogacy ban on couples going abroad
Italian lawmakers on Wednesday backed a bill to extend the country's ban on surrogacy to couples who seek it abroad, sparking warnings the move was unconstitutional and would damage children's rights.
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Ex-intel officer says US hiding info on alien craft
We are not alone -- and American authorities are covering up the evidence, a former US intelligence officer told a congressional committee on Wednesday.
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Airbus and Boeing race to boost aircraft production
Airbus and Boeing both stepped up deliveries of commercial aircraft in the first half of this year, boosting revenue as they strive to ramp up production to meet demand from airlines.
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US Fed raises rates to highest level since 2001
The US Federal Reserve raised its benchmark lending rate on Wednesday to the highest level since 2001 to tackle above-target inflation, and signaled the possibility of further increases ahead.
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Henderson bids farewell to Liverpool fans ahead of looming Saudi move
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson said his goodbyes to the club's fans on Wednesday ahead of an impending move to Saudi Arabian club Al-Ettifaq.
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Biden's son pleads not guilty on tax charges as deal derails
US President Joe Biden's son Hunter pleaded not guilty to minor tax offenses Wednesday as a deal with federal prosecutors derailed in a Delaware court.
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Ankle injury forces Tom Kim out of Wyndham Championship title defence
South Korean Tom Kim won't defend his title at the US PGA Tour Wyndham Championship next week as he recovers from the ankle injury he played through on the way to a runner-up finish at the British Open.
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Stokes to have 'serious conversations' about knee surgery
England captain Ben Stokes is prepared to have "serious conversations" about an operation on his troublesome left knee as he eyes another tilt at the Ashes in 2025/26.
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'Coup attempt' in troubled Niger as president held by guards
An attempted coup was underway Wednesday in the fragile state of Niger, where members of the Presidential Guard detained President Mohamed Bazoum, triggering a standoff with the army, sources said.
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'Heartbroken' Ireland vow to end World Cup on a high
Captain Katie McCabe said she was "heartbroken" Wednesday after Ireland's World Cup dreams ended in tears with a 2-1 defeat to Canada, but vowed to end their gutsy campaign strongly.
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