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Trump announces 'massive' Japan trade deal
Donald Trump announced Tuesday a "massive" trade deal with Japan, marking a key breakthrough for major US trade partners as they scramble to strike agreements before the end of the month.
Politics
Japan PM plans to resign after election debacle: local media
Having done a trade deal with US President Donald Trump, Japan's prime minister will soon announce his resignation, reports said Wednesday, after his latest election debacle left his coalition without a majority now in both houses of parliament.
Sports
Russell's sparkling farewell in vain as Australia sprint to T20 win
Andre Russell struck a sparkling 36 off 15 balls in his final innings before retirement on Tuesday but could not save the West Indies from losing the second Twenty20 international against Australia in Kingston.
Sports
Canada swim star McIntosh primed to take worlds by storm
Three world records in five days put Summer McIntosh in rare company and now the 18-year-old Canadian swimming sensation is primed to take the world championships by storm.
Economy
Macron-Merz to hold talks on NATO and EU-US trade row
French President Emmanuel Macron is to meet German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin on Wednesday to discuss NATO security, the US-EU trade row and other key issues.
Nature
Trump a boon for deep-sea mining: industry boss
A leading deep-sea mining company in the paradisal Cook Islands is aiming to start commercial production by 2030, spurred on by Donald Trump's recent backing for the much-maligned industry.
Politics
Pacific nation ponders taking asylum seekers from US
The United States is looking to send asylum seekers to the sparsely populated volcanic isles of Palau, the small South Pacific nation said Wednesday.
Economy
Who makes laundry smell nice? Meet the professional 'noses'
In the laboratories of German fragrance and flavours giant Symrise, a citrus scent clings to the lab coats of trainees -- "noses" who are learning the art of making things smell good.
Sports
Wallabies wing Potter rubbishes 'ridiculous' losing mentality jibe
Wallabies winger Harry Potter rubbished suggestions Wednesday that Australia have a "losing mentality", but admitted they must be better in the second Test against the British and Irish Lions.
Weather
The Pacific island nation that wants to mine the ocean floor
A 1,000-tonne ship is exploring the far-flung South Pacific for riches buried beneath the waves, spearheading efforts to dredge the tropical waters for industrial deep-sea mining.
Boulevard
Vanuatu: ICJ ruling a 'game-changer' for climate justice
The island nation of Vanuatu has been the driving force behind efforts to get the International Court of Justice to deliver its first-ever legal opinion on climate change.
Sports
Farrell faces Lions selection dilemma for 'biggest game of our lives'
British and Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell was mulling his options Wednesday ahead of "the biggest game of our lives", with some selection conundrums for the second Test against Australia.
Politics
Tokyo's Nikkei leads Asian rally after Japan-US trade deal
Tokyo stocks rallied with the yen Wednesday after Japan and the United States finally hammered out a trade deal to slash Donald Trump's tariffs, including those on the crucial car sector.
Sports
Venus wins in return, Osaka to face Raducanu at DC Open
Venus Williams made a triumphant return to singles tennis on Tuesday after a 16-month hiatus, defeating fellow American Peyton Stearns 6-3, 6-4 to reach the second round of the WTA and ATP DC Open.
Politics
More than 100 NGOs warn 'mass starvation' spreading across Gaza
More than 100 aid organisations warned on Wednesday that "mass starvation" was spreading in Gaza ahead of the US top envoy's visit to Europe for talks on a possible ceasefire and an aid corridor.
Boulevard
ICJ climate ruling: five things to watch for
The International Court of Justice is preparing to hand down its first-ever opinion on climate change, seen by many as a historic moment in international law.
Boulevard
ICJ to hand down watershed climate opinion
The world's top court will Wednesday deliver a seminal ruling laying out what legal obligations countries have to prevent climate change and whether polluters should pay up for the consequences.
Nature
US court to decide if climate collapse is 'unconstitutional'
Is "drill, baby, drill" compatible with "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness"?
Culture
Versailles orchestra plays New York in 'Affair of the Poisons'
Acrobatics, fortune tellers, opulent gowns and palace intrigue: the New York debut of the Versailles Royal Opera Orchestra was a performance befitting the era it recalls.
Sports
Walters named Australia coach for rugby league Ashes in England
World champions Australia on Wednesday appointed Kevin Walters head coach for the first rugby league Ashes series against England since 2003.
Sports
US Olympic policy change bans transgender women in women's events
American transgender women will no longer be able to compete in women's events at the Olympics and Paralympics after a recent policy change by the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC).
Politics
Trump announces 'massive' Japan trade deal including 15% tariff
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the United States had agreed to a "massive" trade deal with Japan that would include a 15 percent tariff on its exports.
Sports
Beale says First Nations and Pasifika XV deserve more fixtures
Wallabies great Kurtley Beale says the First Nations and Pasifika XV deserve regular fixtures against touring sides after the inaugural team's stirring performance against the British and Irish Lions.
Politics
Hungry and exhausted, AFP journalists document Gaza war
AFP journalists in the Gaza Strip said Tuesday that chronic food shortages are affecting their ability to cover Israel's conflict with Hamas militants.
Technology
Denmark Buys Four MQ-9B SkyGuardians From GA-ASI
NSPA Supports Denmark and European Countries in MQ-9B Acquisition and Sustainment
Sports
U.S. Polo Assn. Celebrates Fifth Year as Official Apparel Partner for 2025 British Open Polo Championship for the Cowdray Gold Cup, Broadcast by the Sports Brand Globally on ESPN for the First Time
La Dolfina/Scone Captures the Title Over Kazak, 9-8, in Front of Record Crowd
Sports
'A bit surreal' - England coach Wiegman hails reaching Euro 2025 final
England coach Sarina Wiegman said she felt "many emotions" after her team produced another dramatic comeback to beat Italy in extra time on Tuesday and reach the final of the Women's Euro 2025.
Tears of joy as Venezuelan migrants return from Salvadoran prison 'hell'
Tears of joy and relief flowed freely Tuesday as Venezuelan Maikel Olivera returned home to his mother's embrace after four months of "hell" in a Salvadoran prison.
Sports
Kelly hits winner as late drama takes England into Women's Euro 2025 final
Chloe Kelly scored a dramatic late winner in extra-time as reigning champions England came from behind to beat Italy 2-1 on Tuesday and reach the Women's Euro 2025 final.
Sports
Britain's Norrie ousts Musetti to advance at DC Open
Britain's Cameron Norrie rallied to defeat world number seven Lorenzo Musetti 3-6, 6-2, 6-3 on Tuesday, reaching the third round at the ATP and WTA DC Open.
Boulevard
Ukraine curbs anti-corruption agencies, sparking rare protests
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a bill on Tuesday revoking the autonomy of two anti-corruption agencies, a proposal that has sparked rare street protests in Kyiv and alarm among the country's international backers.
Politics
Tears of joy as Venezuelan migrants return from El Salvador prison 'hell'
Tears of joy and relief flowed freely Tuesday as Venezuelan Maikel Olivera returned home to his mother's embrace after surviving four months of "real hell" in a Salvadoran prison.