Kyiv's ex-defence chief makes risky bet by venturing into electoral grounds
Even supporters of Ukraine's former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov, gathered outside the parliament in Kyiv on Wednesday, felt uneasy about his risky bet: entering the political fray with a call for wartime elections.
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Lake Zurich sees water level hit record low amid drought
Lake Zurich's water level sank to its lowest level in 75 years on Wednesday, official measurements showed, as a drawn-out drought also took a toll on a range of other major Swiss lakes.
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Coventry have survival inspiration says Lampard
Frank Lampard has challenged Coventry to follow his survival blueprint as the Sky Blues prepare for their first Premier League game in 25 years against champions Arsenal on Friday.
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Merck and Moderna's tailored cancer drug curbs melanoma recurrence in trial
US drugmakers Merck and Moderna said Wednesday an experimental melanoma drug that delivers treatment tailored to a patient's specific tumor prevented the cancer from returning in a large clinical trial.
Read moreReijnders leaves Man City for Saudi's Al Qadsiah
Dutch midfielder Tijjani Reijnders completed a move from Manchester City to Saudi Pro League side Al Qadsiah on Wednesday in a deal reportedly worth 61 million euros ($71 million).
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Referees chief Webb wants clamp-down on Premier League set-piece grappling
Premier League clubs have been warned to expect a tougher stance from officials on grappling and holding at set-pieces in the new season.
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Trump says will meet North Korea's Kim later this year
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he would meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un later this year, in what would be their first encounter of Trump's second term.
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Robinson makes history as Pakistan collapse against England
Ollie Robinson became the first man to take a wicket with the first ball of a Test series in England as the recalled seamer gave the hosts the advantage on the first day against Pakistan at Headingley on Wednesday.
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Stocks waver, dollar drops as US Treasury moves to lower bond yields
Stock markets rose on Wednesday and the dollar fell sharply after the US Treasury signalled action to push down government bond yields, easing fears that higher borrowing costs would weigh on economic growth worldwide.
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Alvarez can win back Atletico fans in two games: club chief
Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo said Wednesday wantaway striker Julian Alvarez can win over the club's fans in just two matches.
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