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Serbian leader Vucic defies EU with Russia visit

Serbian leader Vucic defies EU with Russia visit

Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic arrived in Moscow Wednesday for the week's celebrations marking 80 years since the victory over Nazi Germany, risking anger in Brussels as he tries to balance Russian ties and European aspirations.

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EU trade chief says accelerating free trade talks with Asia

EU trade chief says accelerating free trade talks with Asia

The European Union is accelerating free trade talks with Asia following hefty tariffs by US President Donald Trump, the bloc's trade chief said Wednesday.

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Conference League glory would prove Chelsea are back: Maresca

Conference League glory would prove Chelsea are back: Maresca

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca claims winning the UEFA Conference League would prove that his side must be taken seriously as trophy contenders.

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Sheinbaum says Mexico will defend free trade deal with US, Canada

Sheinbaum says Mexico will defend free trade deal with US, Canada

Mexico will fight to keep its free trade agreement with the United States and Canada in the face of President Donald Trump's trade war, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Wednesday.

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UN experts warn of 'annihilation' in Gaza amid Israeli strikes

UN experts warn of 'annihilation' in Gaza amid Israeli strikes

UN experts demanded action on Wednesday to avert the "annihilation" of Palestinians in Gaza, as rescuers said Israeli strikes across the territory killed dozens of people.

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China's Xi lands in Moscow to beef up 'no limits' Putin partnership

China's Xi lands in Moscow to beef up 'no limits' Putin partnership

Chinese President Xi Jinping landed in Moscow on Wednesday for a key three-day visit including a grand Victory Day parade and a show of support for Vladimir Putin.

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Finnish fighter jet crashes in Arctic town, pilot ejected

Finnish fighter jet crashes in Arctic town, pilot ejected

A Finnish F/A-18 Hornet fighter jet crashed Wednesday near the Rovaniemi airport in Finland's Arctic north, but the pilot was rescued after ejecting, the armed forces said.

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India captain Rohit Sharma announces retirement from Test cricket

India captain Rohit Sharma announces retirement from Test cricket

India captain Rohit Sharma on Wednesday announced his retirement from Test cricket ahead of the team's tour of England starting next month, but will continue to play the shorter 50-over format.

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South African sprinter Simbine shrugs off 'nearly man' tag

South African sprinter Simbine shrugs off 'nearly man' tag

In-form South African sprinter Akani Simbine insists he is no "nearly man" despite missing a podium finish in the men's 100m at the last three Olympics by a combined total of just eight-hundredths of second.

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Cardinals pray as conclave rituals begin

Cardinals pray as conclave rituals begin

Red-robed cardinals assembled in the Vatican on Wednesday to pray, shortly before being locked in to elect a new pope to lead the world's 1.4 billion Catholics.

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