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Delhi gold loses Rs 800 while silver falls Rs 5,000
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Supervisor Alan Wong Introduces Legislation to Restore Veterans’ Commission Name and Remove Sunset Date
San Francisco District 4 Supervisor Alan Wong introduced legislation on Tuesday to restore the name of the city’s Veterans’ Affairs Commission and eliminate a provision that would dissolve the body in 2029. The move follows a citywide restructuring that renamed the group and imposed a sunset date, drawing opposition from veterans who argue the change diminishes their authority and public recognition.
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Woman barred from every Greggs outlet after series of offences
She has been banned from all branches of the popular chain A serial shoplifter who stole more than £2,000 worth of goods has been barred from every branch of a popular bakery chain nationwide.
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Trump's 25% steel, aluminum tariffs add on to Canada and Mexico duties: W.House
US President Donald Trump's planned 25-percent tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports will stack on the hefty duties earlier announced on Canada and Mexico, a White House official told AFP Wednesday.
New accuser sues US actor Spacey in UK over sexual abuse claim
A new civil claim alleging sexual abuse against Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey was filed on Wednesday at London's High Court, the legal team representing the accuser confirmed to AFP.
Jordan king faces quagmire over Trump's Gaza proposal
Jordan's King Abdullah II was visibly uncomfortable as he sat across from US President Donald Trump and discussed the fate of over two million Palestinians in Gaza.
World heavyweight champion Usyk plans two more fights before retiring
World heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk said Wednesday he intends to take on two more fights before heading into retirement.
Canadian steel firms face turmoil after US 'stab in the back'
When Shale Tobe heard President Donald Trump planned to impose tariffs on Canadian steel, a product that has supported his family for decades, he was in New York on holiday, "spending money down in the US."
Trump speaks to Putin, says Ukraine talks to start 'immediately'
US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone Wednesday and agreed to immediately start talks to end the Ukraine war, in an extraordinary thaw in relations that could leave Kyiv out in the cold.
Bumrah absence a chance for 'world-class' Shami: India coach
Jasprit Bumrah's absence from India's Champions Trophy team will be an opportunity for "world-class" Mohammed Shami and other fast bowlers, coach Gautam Gambhir said Wednesday.
Rizwan and Salman smash tons as Pakistan defeat South Africa in record chase
Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha cracked centuries to guide Pakistan into the tri-series final with a thumping six-wicket win over South Africa in Karachi on Wednesday.
Israel threatens displacement from Gaza if hostages not released Saturday
Israel on Wednesday threatened to launch a new war on Hamas that would lead to the implementation of US President Donald Trump's plan to displace all Palestinians from the territory if the militants do not release hostages this weekend.
Fire at Rio de Janeiro carnival costume factory injures 21
A fire broke out Wednesday at a factory making costumes for Rio de Janeiro's carnival, injuring 21 people in a blow to the famed extravaganza starting this month in the Brazilian city.
England can be 'dangerous' in Champions Trophy despite India loss: Buttler
Captain Jos Buttler on Wednesday said England can be a "dangerous team" in the upcoming Champions Trophy despite their 3-0 ODI whitewash in India.
US releasing Russian crypto kingpin Vinnik in exchange for Fogel: official
The United States is releasing Russian cryptocurrency kingpin Alexander Vinnik as part of an exchange deal that saw Moscow free US teacher Marc Fogel a day earlier, a White House official said Wednesday.
Battling Swiatek lines up Doha quarter-final against Rybakina
Three-time defending Qatar Open champion Iga Swiatek scrapped her way past Czech youngster Linda Noskova on Wednesday to set up a quarter-final with last year's runner-up Elena Rybakina.
Van der Poel skips Rwanda road worlds for mountain bike title tilt
Mathieu van der Poel said on Wednesday he will skip this year's world road race championships in favour of a tilt at the mountain bike world crown.
Unfinished deepsea observatory spots highest-energy neutrino ever
A neutrino with 30 times more energy than any previously seen on Earth was detected by an unfinished observatory at the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea after travelling from beyond this galaxy, scientists said Wednesday.
US trade deficits at core of Trump tariff moves
Imposing punitive tariffs on countries with high trade surpluses with the United States has been at the heart of US President Donald Trump's economic policy.
Nuno says Forest FA Cup run can boost Premier League campaign
Nuno Espirito Santo believes an FA Cup run for Nottingham Forest could boost their efforts to finish in the top four of the Premier League after they squeaked through to the fifth round on penalties.
Hamas rejects US, Israeli 'threats' as mediators push to salvage Gaza deal
Hamas said Wednesday it would not bow down to threats from Israel and the United States, which demanded the militant group release hostages this weekend or face a return to war in Gaza.
Trump's defence chief lays down demands on Ukraine, NATO
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth laid out President Donald Trump's red lines and demands on Ukraine and NATO to Washington's allies on Wednesday, telling Europe it must step up on supporting Kyiv and its own defence.
Gill ton helps India sweep England in ODI series
Top-order batter Shubman Gill kept up his good form with a sparkling century to help India hammer England by 142 runs and sweep the ODI series 3-0 on Wednesday.
Hit by Trump, Canada and EU seek comfort in numbers
Buffeted by tariffs and threats from Washington, the European Union and Canada hailed their "friendship" and discussed drawing closer together Wednesday, in the latest sign of a Brussels push to diversify trade away from the United States.
Scammers using AI to dupe the lonely looking for love
Meta on Wednesday warned internet users to be wary of online acquaintances promising romance but seeking cash as scammers use deep fakes to prey on those looking for love.
US consumer inflation unexpectedly up, Trump blames Biden
US consumer inflation unexpectedly accelerated last month, data showed Wednesday, in a moment of potential political peril for President Donald Trump, who quickly blamed the uptick on his predecessor Joe Biden.
US stocks fall as inflation unexpectedly heats up
US stock markets tumbled on Wednesday as an inflation reading came in hotter than expected, fanning fears that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates higher for longer.
Shakira kicks off first world tour in seven years
Shakira launched her first worldwide tour in seven years from Rio de Janeiro this week for her latest Grammy-winning album "Las mujeres ya no lloran" (Women Don't Cry Anymore).
Bankrupt ex-Turkey operator of KFC, Pizza Hut says wages to be paid
The former operator of the KFC and Pizza Hut franchises in Turkey on Wednesday promised to pay the outstanding salaries of its 7,000 staff just days after filing for bankruptcy.
Arsenal's Havertz out for season with torn hamstring - reports
Arsenal's bid to win the Premier League could suffer a major setback following reports Kai Havertz is set to be ruled out for the remainder of the season.
Von Allmen claims second world gold as Swiss sweep team combined
Newly-crowned downhill champion Franjo von Allmen and Loic Meillard claimed gold to lead an impressive Swiss cleansweep of the podium in the men's team combined at the World Ski Championships in Saalbach on Wednesday.
Trump's new defence chief pressures allies on first NATO visit
New US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth held his first meeting with NATO allies on Wednesday, looking to push European nations to ramp up military spending and support for Ukraine.
Record-setting Breetzke lifts South Africa to 352-5 in tri series
Mathew Breetzke became the first batter to score a hundred and a half-century in his opening two one-day internationals as South Africa made 352-5 against Pakistan in Karachi on Wednesday.
Motor racing's Jordan leads buy out of cash-strapped London Irish
London Irish rugby club have been bought out of administration by a consortium led by former Formula One team boss Eddie Jordan, it was announced Wednesday.
Southgate's ex-assistant wins first game as Yokohama boss
Former England assistant Steve Holland won his first game in charge of Japan's Yokohama F-Marinos, beating China's Shanghai Shenhua 1-0 on Wednesday to top the Asian Champions League East table.