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Africa renewable energy investment at 11-year low: research

Africa renewable energy investment at 11-year low: research

Investment in renewable energy in Africa fell to its lowest level in more than decade last year despite the continent's huge potential, experts said Wednesday at the COP27 climate conference.

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Stocks slide on China, US midterms

Stocks slide on China, US midterms

Global stock markets fell Wednesday following weak Chinese data and as traders assessed results of US midterm elections.

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Son declares himself fit for World Cup after eye socket fracture

Son declares himself fit for World Cup after eye socket fracture

South Korean star Son Heung-min allayed fears he could miss the World Cup on Wednesday as he told fans he "can't wait to represent our beautiful country" in Qatar.

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Man held after eggs lobbed at King Charles

Man held after eggs lobbed at King Charles

King Charles III and his wife Queen Consort Camilla narrowly avoided being hit with eggs thrown at them during a visit to northern England on Wednesday, leading to one arrest.

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Newcastle fans group to protest as Saudi owners announce £70.4m cash boost

Newcastle fans group to protest as Saudi owners announce £70.4m cash boost

Newcastle fans opposed to the club's Saudi owners are to stage a protest highlighting human rights abuses in the Gulf state ahead of Saturday's match at home to Chelsea.

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Germany blocks sale of two chipmakers to China

Germany blocks sale of two chipmakers to China

Germany on Wednesday blocked the sale of two chipmakers to Chinese investors because of a potential threat to security.

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'Sky's the limit': Azam finds form to power Pakistan into T20 final

'Sky's the limit': Azam finds form to power Pakistan into T20 final

A resurgent Pakistan declared Wednesday "the sky's the limit" as captain Babar Azam rediscovered his form to help power them past New Zealand in Sydney and into a Twenty20 World Cup final against either India or England.

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At COP27 climate talks, US midterms make waves

At COP27 climate talks, US midterms make waves

The US midterms made waves Wednesday at a UN climate summit on the shores of Egypt, with activists urging President Joe Biden to take bolder action against global warming regardless of the result.

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'Devastated' James confirms his England World Cup dream is over

'Devastated' James confirms his England World Cup dream is over

Reece James confirmed Wednesday he had been ruled out of the World Cup, with the England right-back saying he was "devastated" at failing to overcome a knee injury.

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King Charles narrowly avoids being hit by eggs

King Charles narrowly avoids being hit by eggs

King Charles III and his wife Queen Consort Camilla narrowly avoided being hit with eggs thrown at them during a visit to northern England on Wednesday, British media footage showed.

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