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Iga Swiatek romped into a showdown with Emma Raducanu in early Australian Open second-round action Thursday ahead of Jannik Sinner stepping up the defence of his Melbourne Park title.
Behind The Gaza Deal: A US Odd Couple And Last-minute Snags
The Israel-Hamas deal was made possible by 18-hour days and a "remarkable" partnership between Joe Biden and Donald Trump's Mideast envoys -- but even then it seemed it might come apart at the last minute.
US Firms Concerned About Trump Tariff, Immigration Plans: Fed
US businesses across the country are concerned about the economic impact of President-elect Donald Trump's proposals to raise tariffs and sharply curtail immigration, the Federal Reserve said Wednesday.
Thousands Across Gaza Celebrate Ceasefire Deal
Crowds of Gazans chanted and embraced on Wednesday as news spread that a ceasefire and hostage release deal had been reached between Israel and Hamas aimed at ending more than 15 months of war in the Palestinian territory.
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Cuba Starts Freeing Prisoners After US Terror List Deal
Cuba on Wednesday began releasing prisoners under a deal with departing US President Joe Biden to remove the communist island from a list of terror sponsors, the detainees' relatives told AFP.
In his final days in office, Biden has rushed through a series of actions designed to cement his legacy, both on the domestic and foreign fronts, before handing back power next week to Donald Trump.
LIVE: Crowds Gather In Gaza As Hamas And Israel Reach Ceasefire-Hostage Deal
The warring parties reached a temporary cease-fire deal on Wednesday that will include the release of 33 Israeli hostages.
Society Centred Around Women In UK During Iron Age: Scientists
Scientists analysing 2,000-year-old DNA have revealed that a Celtic society in the southern UK during the Iron Age was centred around women, backing up accounts from Roman historians, a study said Wednesday.
Israel, Hamas Agree Deal For Gaza Truce, Hostage Release: Source Briefed On Talks
Israel and Hamas agreed on Wednesday to a deal for a ceasefire and the release of hostages being held in Gaza following separate meetings with Qatar's prime minister, a source briefed on the talks told AFP.
A US official confirmed the deal.
Vandals Cut Down 'AI' Traffic Cameras Hours After Being Installed: 'Extremely Concerning'
Police said the damaged cameras did not use 'AI software' and could not monitor emissions as some feared.
Upping Defence Spending 'Key Point' For NATO Summit: Ministers
A push for increased defence spending among NATO members will be a key point at an upcoming summit to be held later this year, Baltic states defence ministers said Wednesday.
Rubio Says China Cheated Its Way To Power, Rejects 'Liberal World Order'
Marco Rubio, Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of state, charged Wednesday that China cheated its way to superpower status and vowed to cast aside the "liberal world order" long promoted by the United States.
US Tightens Controls On Advanced Chips To Curb Flow To China
The United States unveiled further export controls Wednesday on advanced computing semiconductors, boosting due diligence requirements for businesses as it seeks to prevent diversion of tech to China despite existing restrictions.
UN Rights Chief Says Transitional Justice 'Crucial' In Syria
United Nations rights chief Volker Turk on Wednesday said transitional justice was "crucial" for Syria after the fall of Bashar al-Assad, during the first-ever visit by someone in his post to the country.
US Consumer Inflation Rises To 2.9 Percent In December
US consumer inflation rose for a third straight month in December as energy prices rose, according to government data published Wednesday, adding pressure on the Federal Reserve to pause rate cuts.
Ukraine Power Grid Down As Russia Launches Major Missile Attack
Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine, targeting critical energy and gas infrastructure, officials reported Wednesday.
Cocaine Use Nearly Doubles In France
Cocaine use in France has nearly doubled and consumption of hard drugs like heroin and ecstasy is also rising, a study said Wednesday, the increase taking place as drug-related violence spreads across the country.
Thousands To Be Evacuated After Mount Ibu Eruption
Mount Ibu, located on the remote island of Halmahera, erupted for a fifth time this year on Wednesday, sending a column of smoke four kilometers (2.5 miles) into the sky.
BP Nears Deals For Oil Fields, Curbs On Gas Flaring In Iraq
Iraq and British oil giant BP are set to finalise a deal by early February to develop four oil fields in Kirkuk and curb gas flaring, Iraqi authorities announced Wednesday.
Holy Dips At India's Giant Hindu Festival Come With Challenge
For pilgrims at the largest gathering of humanity, ritual bathing in India's holy rivers includes a key challenge -- finding your family and clothes after the chilly dip.
Beijing 'Firmly Opposes' US Ban On Smart Cars With Chinese Tech
Beijing on Wednesday said it "firmly opposes" a US move to effectively bar Chinese technology from smart cars in the American market, saying alleged risks to national security were "without any factual basis".
UK Inflation Dips, Easing Some Pressure On Government
Britain's annual inflation rate unexpectedly fell to 2.5 percent last month, official data showed Wednesday, easing some pressure on the Labour government faced with economic unrest.
India's Triple Naval Launch Shows 'Self-reliance': Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Wednesday the launch of two Indian-made warships and a submarine was key to its "quest towards self-reliance" as New Delhi bolsters defence against regional rivals.
Djokovic Makes Slice Of History As Zheng Stunned In Melbourne
Novak Djokovic made a slice of Grand Slam history on his way into the Australian Open third round on Wednesday but last year's women's finalist Zheng Qinwen was knocked out in the biggest shock so far.
S. Korea's Yoon: From Rising Star To Historic Arrest
South Korea's Yoon Suk Yeol rose from star prosecutor to the presidency in just a few years, but after a series of scandals and a bungled martial law decree, he's become the country's first-ever sitting president to be arrested.
South Korean President Yoon Arrested Over Failed Martial Law Bid
Yoon, who faces charges of insurrection over his short-lived effort to impose martial law last month, said he would comply with investigators to avoid "bloodshed".
Zheng Dumped Out In Huge Shock As Shaky Sabalenka Battles Through
Last year's runner-up Zheng Qinwen was knocked out of the Australian Open on Wednesday in the biggest shock so far while defending champion Aryna Sabalenka had to battle serve jitters to make the third round.
South Korea's Six Weeks Of Political Chaos
South Korea has endured six weeks of political turmoil since President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law and sent soldiers and helicopters to parliament.
Mediators Make Final Push For Gaza Truce Deal
Mediators were making a final push Wednesday to seal a Gaza truce and hostage release deal, after a Qatari official involved in the talks expressed hope an agreement could be reached "very soon".
'We May Look Easy-going, But...' Canadians Veto Trump's Merger Plan
Different values, different spelling -- different country. I love this country.
Liverpool Frustrated By Forest, Man City Blow Late Lead At Brentford
Liverpool's charge towards the Premier League title was halted by stubborn Nottingham Forest in a 1-1 draw between the top two on Tuesday as Manchester City's resurgence came undone in a 2-2 draw at Brentford.
Djokovic, Sabalenka Chase History As Australian Open Hits Round Two
Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka will step up their bids for tennis history at the Australian Open on Wednesday, where Carlos Alcaraz, Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka will also be in second-round action.
US Removes Cuba From State Sponsors Of Terror List
President Joe Biden is removing the US designation of Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism, the White House said Tuesday, in a deal that will see imprisoned protesters released in the communist country.
S. Korea Investigators Arrive In New Attempt To Arrest President Yoon
Two vehicles belonging to South Korean investigators probing impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol arrived outside his official residence early Wednesday as they prepared to execute a new arrest warrant, Yonhap News TV reported.
Venezuela Restricts Diplomats From France, Italy, Netherlands
Venezuela said Tuesday it would limit the number of accredited diplomats at the French, Italian and Dutch embassies, citing their governments' "hostile" response to Nicolas Maduro's inauguration for a third presidential term.
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