Spurs owner Lewis arrested ahead of US court appearance
The British billionaire owner of Premier League side Tottenham, Joe Lewis, was arrested on Wednesday ahead of a court appearance in New York on insider trading charges, US prosecutors said.
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Kenya's Odinga rules out talks over protests without mediator
Opposition leader Raila Odinga told AFP Wednesday that he would not hold talks with President William Ruto without a third-party mediator after months of anti-government protests.
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One in three people still using dirty cooking methods: study
Nearly a third of the world's population, some 2.3 billion people, still cook using open fires or basic stoves that damage their health and the environment, a study said Wednesday.
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US actor Kevin Spacey cleared of UK sex offences
Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey was found not guilty in Britain Wednesday of nine alleged sex offences against men, which follows the Oscar winner's being cleared in a US case.
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Automakers form N.America EV charging network alliance
Seven major global automakers said on Wednesday they were creating a joint venture for an extensive North American charging network in a bid to boost demand for electric vehicles.
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Erdogan meets Palestinian president, Hamas leader in Ankara
Turkey's leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday spoke in Ankara with the Palestinian president and the head of Hamas in the run-up to a crucial meeting of Palestinian factions set for the weekend.
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Richarlison hat-trick seals Tottenham win in Singapore
Brazilian striker Richarlison scored three second-half goals as Tottenham Hotspur came from behind to beat local side Lion City Sailors 5-1 in a pre-season friendly at Singapore's National Stadium on Wednesday.
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'Attempted coup' in troubled Niger as president held
An attempted coup was underway Wednesday in the Sahel state of Niger as President Mohamed Bazoum was being held by members of his guard, who in turn were given an ultimatum by the army, sources said.
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US actor Kevin Spacey found not guilty of UK sex offences
A jury in the UK on Wednesday found Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey not guilty of nine sex offences against four men alleged to have occurred between 2001 and 2013.
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Canada fight back to end Ireland's World Cup dreams
Manchester United forward Adriana Leon ignited Canada's Women's World Cup campaign Wednesday with the winner in a 2-1 victory to end Ireland's hopes.
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