Erasmus keeps faith with Springbok squad after record All Blacks win
South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus said on Wednesday he was keeping faith with the squad of players who inflicted a record defeat on New Zealand ahead of the Springboks' Rugby Championship double-header with Argentina.
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Hong Kong leader unveils plan to boost growth with border mega-project, AI push
Hong Kong's leader outlined plans Wednesday to diversify the city's economy and accelerate growth, including fast-tracking an ambitious border development project and establishing the artificial intelligence sector as a "core industry".
Read moreIsrael says opening new route for Gazans fleeing embattled city
The Israeli military said it was opening a temporary new route Wednesday to allow people to flee Gaza City, as it pressed a major ground assault aimed at crushing Hamas.
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New Zealand's historic athletics worlds a decade in the making
New Zealand basked in "amazing" athletics glory on Wednesday after winning two gold medals in as many days at the world championships in Tokyo.
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Trump to get royal treatment on UK state visit
Britain readied to roll out a supersized royal welcome for Donald Trump's unprecedented second state visit on Wednesday, with King Charles III set to greet the US president amid tight security and out of sight of noisy protesters.
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Benfica sack Lage after shock defeat, Mourinho next?
Benfica sacked coach Bruno Lage following Tuesday's Champions League defeat to minnows Qarabag, the club announced, with some media claiming that Jose Mourinho is in line to take over.
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Israel says to open new route for Gazans fleeing embattled city
The Israeli military said Wednesday it will open a temporary new route to allow people to flee Gaza City, as it pressed a major ground assault aimed at crushing Hamas.
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Nestle share price slips as chairman follows CEO out the door
Nestle shares slipped on Wednesday after the Swiss food giant announced the earlier-than-expected departure of its chairman, just weeks after the sudden ouster of its chief executive over an office relationship.
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German suspect in Madeleine McCann case freed from prison
The top suspect in the 2007 disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann in Portugal was freed from a German prison on Wednesday, an AFP journalist at the scene reported.
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US tennis star Townsend apologises for 'crazy' Chinese food post
American tennis player Taylor Townsend apologised on Wednesday after calling turtle and bullfrog served at a dinner buffet "crazy" while at the Billie Jean King Cup in China.
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