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Israel passes budget with controversial cash for ultra-Orthodox

Jerusalem (AFP) - Israeli lawmakers passed an annual budget Wednesday with controversial allocations for ultra-Orthodox Jews, in a concession to religious parties in the governing coalition that drew protests from the opposition.

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Miami zoo's meet-a-kiwi scheme ruffles feathers in New Zealand

Wellington (AFP) - New Zealand's prime minister on Wednesday joined a chorus of Kiwis complaining about the treatment of their national bird by a Miami zoo.

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South Korea to launch homegrown rocket for third test

Seoul (AFP) - South Korea was set to launch its homegrown Nuri rocket Wednesday and try to put a working satellite into orbit -- potentially a key development for the country's burgeoning space programme.

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China's premier hails close ties in talks with Russian PM

Beijing (AFP) - China's premier on Wednesday hailed the "strategic cooperative partnership" between Beijing and Moscow as he hosted the Russian prime minister, with the two sides expected to sign a number of economic and infrastructure deals.

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In Brazil, Vinicius's hometown shares his pain

Sao Gonçalo (Brazil) (AFP) - Taking a break from training beneath a giant poster of Vinicius Junior, on the same pitch where the Real Madrid star got his professional start, Pierry Amaro Ricardo has a word for the racism his idol endures.

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DeSantis set to enter 2024 race, teeing up bitter face-off with Trump

Washington (AFP) - Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is set to launch his 2024 presidential campaign Wednesday, signalling 18 months of acrimony ahead as he and Donald Trump lock horns in what is expected to be an attritional contest for the Republican nomination.

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Chinese diaspora bears brunt of Canada-Beijing tensions

Toronto (Canada) (AFP) - The Chinese diaspora has been caught in the crossfire of Ottawa's row with Beijing over its alleged meddling in Canada's affairs -- facing both intimidation from Chinese operatives and rising stigmatization.

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Tsitsipas splits with Philippoussis days before French Open

Sydney (AFP) - Mark Philippoussis is no longer helping to coach world number five Stefanos Tsitsipas, the Australian former tennis star said, calling it the end of "a great ride".

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India PM says 'separatists' must not harm Australia ties

Sydney (AFP) - Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned Wednesday that "separatist elements" should not be allowed to hurt India-Australia relations, after he was lavished with a rockstar welcome in Sydney.

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US, Micronesia sign new security deal

Wellington (AFP) - The United States said Wednesday it had reached a deal with Micronesia to extend decades-old political and security ties, forestalling Chinese efforts to build influence in the region.

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Typhoon Mawar set for direct hit on Guam

Los Angeles (AFP) - Typhoon Mawar was expected to pass directly over the US territory of Guam on Wednesday, bringing potentially catastrophic winds to the Pacific military outpost.

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Celtics stay alive with victory at Heat

Miami (AFP) - The Boston Celtics kept their Eastern Conference finals hopes alive with a 116-99 victory over the Miami Heat on Tuesday to reduce the series deficit to 3-1.

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German chip charge could short-circuit on myriad challenges

Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - Germany is seeking to lead a European charge to boost chip production with a series of mega-investments but the drive faces challenges ranging from high energy prices to subsidy rows and worker shortages.

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Inflation crashes the party as ECB marks 25 years

Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - The European Central Bank celebrates its 25th anniversary Wednesday but soaring inflation in the eurozone threatens to put a damper on festivities at the Frankfurt-based financial institution.

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Key US midfielder Macario latest to miss Women's World Cup

Miami (AFP) - United States midfielder Catarina Macario on Tuesday became the latest star to rule herself out of the Women's World Cup after a knee injury.

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South Carolina to become latest US state to restrict abortion

Washington (AFP) - The South Carolina Senate voted on Tuesday to ban abortion after six weeks of pregnancy, despite an attempt to block the bill by the legislative body's five female lawmakers, including three Republicans.

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Asian markets sink as US debt talks stall

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets tracked losses in Wall Street on Wednesday as investors grow increasingly concerned about stalled US debt ceiling talks to avert a painful default.

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Filmmakers at Cannes grapple with 'tectonic' AI shift

Cannes (France) (AFP) - At an AI talk on a Cannes beach, a presenter's voice is cloned and used to say a random phrase in three languages, while another's face is replaced live on screen as they speak.

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Japan name squad to begin Rugby World Cup countdown

Tokyo (AFP) - Japan head coach Jamie Joseph on Wednesday named a 36-man squad for upcoming Test matches as he looks to "reforge a strong connection" months before the Rugby World Cup.

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Apple to spend billions of dollars on US-made 5G tech

San Francisco (AFP) - Apple on Tuesday announced a multi-billion-dollar collaboration with US tech firm Broadcom to make "cutting edge" components for wirelessly connecting to high-speed 5G telecom networks.

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Climate scientists flee Twitter as hostility surges

Paris (AFP) - Scientists suffering insults and mass-spam are abandoning Twitter for alternative social networks as hostile climate-change denialism surges on the platform following Elon Musk's takeover.

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Wide open French Open: Three talking points in women's singles

Paris (AFP) - Iga Swiatek can become the first back-to-back women's champion at the French Open in 16 years if she can shake off a worrying injury.

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French Open enters new era: Three talking points in men's singles

Paris (AFP) - The 2023 French Open gets underway at Roland Garros in Paris on Sunday without defending champion Rafael Nadal and with two-time winner Novak Djokovic struggling with form and fitness.

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Pupil started deadly Guyana dorm fire over confiscated phone: source

Georgetown (Guyana) (AFP) - The weekend school dormitory blaze that killed 19 minors in central Guyana is believed to have been started by a disgruntled pupil angry at having her mobile phone confiscated, a government source told AFP on Tuesday.

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Le Mans - 100 years of man and machine, and midnight oil

Paris (AFP) - The Le Mans 24 Hours celebrates its centenary on Friday - the mythic race's history marked by triumph and tragedy, and a hefty sprinkling of Hollywood stardust.

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