Israelis march on Jerusalem to protest judicial overhaul
Hundreds of Israeli activists marched from Tel Aviv towards Jerusalem on Wednesday to protest against the hard-right government's planned judicial overhaul, which they fear threatens liberal democracy.
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Vingegaard closer to Tour title after crushing Pogacar again
Jonas Vingegaard climbed into a rock-solid lead in the Tour de France on Wednesday as his main rival Tadej Pogacar lost almost six minutes on the toughest climb on the 21 stages.
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Russia puts Black Sea cargoes on alert after grain deal exit
Russia said Wednesday it would consider cargo ships headed for Ukraine via the Black Sea as potential military targets, following Moscow's decision to exit a landmark deal for the export of grain from Ukraine.
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Vingegaard climbs closer to Tour title by crushing Pogacar again
Jonas Vingegaard climbed into a rock-solid lead in the Tour de France on Wednesday as his main rival Tadej Pogacar lost almost six minutes on the toughest climb on the 21 stages.
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Israel's Herzog warns US lawmakers against anti-Semitism
President Isaac Herzog marked 75 years of Israeli independence Wednesday in an address to the US Congress celebrating the country's friendship with Washington but warning against criticism of the government seeping into anti-Semitism.
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Namibian MPs back anti-gay law despite Supreme Court ruling
Namibian lawmakers on Wednesday approved legislation to ban same-sex marriage and punish its supporters, in what critics said was an unconstitutional attack on the LGBTQ community.
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Vingegaard on track for Tour title after crushing Pogacar
Jonas Vingegaard climbed into a rock-solid lead in the Tour de France on Wednesday as his main rival Tadej Pogacar lost almost six minutes on the toughest climb on the 21 stages.
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Egypt's Sisi pardons researcher a day after jailing sparked outcry
Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi granted a pardon Wednesday to researcher Patrick Zaki, state media said, a day after Zaki's three-year jail term sparked an outcry from local rights groups and Western governments.
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After dismal Q2, Goldman Sachs hopeful for rebound in merger activity
Goldman Sachs reported a dive in profits Wednesday on weak merger and acquisition activity, but shares rallied as executives said an improvement could be near.
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Extreme heat straining health systems: WHO
The extreme heat in the northern hemisphere is putting an increasing strain on healthcare systems, hitting those least able to cope the hardest, the World Health Organization said Wednesday.
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