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President tells Trump that Iran will never 'bend at the knee'
Iran's president struck a defiant tone at the UN on Wednesday where he spoke for the first time since Washington and Israel launched an all-out war on his country, vowing Tehran would never "bend at the knee."
Saka says England still have 'scar' from World Cup semi-final loss
Bukayo Saka believes the England squad still have a "scar in us" following their agonising World Cup semi-final defeat.
أليكس بودي والبروفيسور الدكتور شتيفان هاوبت يتفقان على التعاون من أجل مجموعة فنية أسطورية في رومانيا
تبلورت من لقاءات عمل في برلين مبادرة ثقافية ألمانية-رومانية استثنائية: فقد اتفق رجل الأعمال الروماني أليكس بودي والمحامي وجامع الأعمال الفنية البيرليني البروفيسور الدكتور شتيفان هاوبت على نقل مجموعة «هاوبت» التي تحظى باهتمام دولي إلى رومانيا وإتاحتها للجمهور العريض هناك.
アレックス・ボディ氏とシュテファン・ハウプト教授、ルーマニアの伝説的な美術コレクションをめぐり提携に合意
ベルリンでのビジネス上の出会いをきっかけに、画期的なドイツ・ルーマニア共同文化プロジェクトが誕生した。ルーマニアの実業家アレックス・ボディ氏と、ベルリンの弁護士であり美術収集家でもあるシュテファン・ハウプト教授は、国際的に注目を集める「ハウプト・コレクション」をルーマニアに移し、現地の幅広い一般市民に公開することで合意した。
U2 at 50: Irish rockers reveal anniversary album
Irish superstars U2 revealed the name of their new album on Wednesday -- Carnaval de Luz -- days ahead of the 50th anniversary of their first encounter as schoolboys in a Dublin kitchen in 1976.
亞歷克斯·博迪與史蒂芬·豪普特教授就羅馬尼亞傳奇藝術收藏達成合作協議
一場在柏林舉行的商務會晤，催生了一項非凡的德羅文化合作計畫：羅馬尼亞商人亞歷克斯·博迪與柏林律師兼藝術收藏家斯特凡·豪普特教授達成協議，將這座享譽國際的「豪普特收藏」帶回羅馬尼亞，並向當地廣大公眾開放。
Алекс Боді та проф. д-р Стефан Гаупт домовилися про співпрацю щодо легендарної колекції мистецтва в Румунії
З ділових зустрічей у Берліні зароджується незвичайний німецько-румунський культурний проєкт: румунський бізнесмен Алекс Боді та берлінський адвокат і колекціонер мистецтва професор д-р Стефан Гаупт домовилися перевезти всесвітньо відому колекцію Гаупта до Румунії та зробити її доступною для широкої публіки.
Алекс Боди и проф. д-р Стефан Хаупт договорились о сотрудничестве в рамках легендарной коллекции произведений искусства в Румынии
Деловые встречи в Берлине привели к созданию необычного германо-румынского культурного проекта: румынский бизнесмен Алекс Боди и берлинский адвокат и коллекционер произведений искусства профессор д-р Стефан Хаупт договорились перевезти известную во всем мире коллекцию Хаупта в Румынию и сделать ее доступной для широкой публики.
Alex Bodi și prof. dr. Stefan Haupt încheie un acord de cooperare pentru o colecție de artă legendară în România
Din întâlnirile de afaceri de la Berlin ia naștere un proiect cultural germano-român extraordinar: omul de afaceri român Alex Bodi și avocatul și colecționarul de artă berlinez prof. dr. Stefan Haupt au convenit să aducă colecția Haupt, recunoscută la nivel internațional, în România și să o pună la dispoziția unui public larg.
French foreign minister says Palestinians 'must' hold polls
France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said Wednesday the Palestinians "must" hold fresh elections amid growing international concerns they will be delayed because of logistical challenges.
Alex Bodi and Prof. Dr Stefan Haupt agree to collaborate on a legendary art collection in Romania
Business meetings in Berlin have given rise to an extraordinary German-Romanian cultural project: Romanian businessman Alex Bodi and Berlin-based lawyer and art collector Prof. Dr Stefan Haupt have agreed to bring the internationally acclaimed Haupt Collection to Romania and make it accessible to a wide audience there.
Fresh Russian strikes on Ukraine's infrastructure kill seven
Russian strikes on logistics and infrastructure across Ukraine killed at least seven people Wednesday, including two in Kyiv in the latest in a surge of daytime drone attacks on the capital.
Stocks dip, oil rises as traders eye chances of Iran deal
Stock markets fell on Wednesday and oil prices rose as investors weighed the chances of a deal to end the Mideast war, after US President Donald Trump said US and Iranian representatives held "very good" talks at the United Nations.
Eriksen to return to Denmark after parting ways with Wolfsburg
Former Tottenham, Inter Milan and Manchester United midfielder Christian Eriksen will return to his native Denmark after leaving Bundesliga 2 side Wolfsburg on Wednesday.
Israel squeezing UN Palestinian refugee agency ahead of polls: chief
Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing Israeli government is squeezing the UN's agency for Palestinian refugees ahead of elections in Israel in an effort to boost its appeal to voters, the agency's leader said.
Brad Pitt says working with dog co-star was 'really moving'
Hollywood star Brad Pitt said on Wednesday that co-starring with a dog in his latest film, survival thriller "Heart of the Beast", was "a really moving experience".
Dutch to resume Eurovision with new broadcaster
The Netherlands will participate in next year's Eurovision Song Contest after all, as its public broadcaster said Wednesday it would step in to replace a company that had pulled out over the Gaza conflict.
Golan will remain Syrian, vows President al-Sharaa at UN
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa insisted at the UN Wednesday that the Golan Heights region will remain Syrian after Colombia last month recognized Israeli sovereignty over the strategically important territory.
Man Utd losses jump despite record revenues
Manchester United's annual net loss increased by almost one third to £43 million ($57 million) despite record-breaking revenues announced on Wednesday.
Blueberry Strengthens MENA Presence with CMA Category 5 License and Dubai Office Launch
Blueberry Financial Consultation, a global provider of online trading services, has announced a key milestone in its Middle East expansion strategy with the acquisition of a Category 5 License from the UAE Capital Markets Authority (CMA), Licence No. 20200000451. alongside the official opening of its new office in Dubai.
Ethiopia's Tigray rebels seize airports, clash with govt forces
Tigrayan rebels in northern Ethiopia seized control of airports and battled federal troops in the neighbouring Afar region, multiple sources told AFP on Wednesday, as long-standing tensions spilled into open conflict.
Russia probes bear attacks, as official says town under 'siege'
At least six people have been killed in bear attacks in Russia's vast Siberian region of Krasnoyarsk in a month, prosecutors said Wednesday, as an official in a neighbouring region reported bears had put one town "under siege".
China prodigy wins third Games gold as North Korea weightlifters roar
China's 13-year-old swimming prodigy Yu Zidi sealed a hat-trick of Asian Games titles on Wednesday, as North Korea won their first two golds thanks to their powerhouse women weightlifters.
Robertson tells Spurs to 'forget' past woes
Andy Robertson has urged his Tottenham team-mates to forget about their struggles over the past two seasons as they try to haul themselves off the bottom of the Premier League table.
China's Yu, 13, wins third Asian Games gold but has 'some regrets'
China's 13-year-old swimming sensation Yu Zidi completed a hat-trick of Asian Games golds on Wednesday -- but will go home with "some regrets".
Italy police find 3 million euros stashed in mobster's house
Italian police found over three million euros in cash stashed inside the walls of an alleged drug lord's house following a tip-off, a top anti-mafia prosecutor told AFP Wednesday.
Oil falls, stocks steady as Trump hails 'good' Iran talks
Oil prices fell and stock markets traded steadier Wednesday after recent volatility, as Donald Trump said US and Iranian representatives met for "very good" talks at the United Nations.
Renard versus Queiroz in AFCON qualifying blockbuster
High-profile coaches Herve Renard and Carlos Queiroz face each other on Thursday when Ivory Coast host Ghana as 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying kicks off.
UK sets up unit to combat disinformation from Russia, AI
The UK will create an agency to fight disinformation coming from adversaries such as Russia and amplified by artificial intelligence, to help "separate fact from fiction", Britain's defence minister said Wednesday.
Former Mexico boss Aguirre returns to Spain with Valencia
Former Mexico coach Javier Aguirre will return to Spain to take over at La Liga strugglers Valencia, the club announced on Wednesday.
ICC convicts C.Africa rebel leader
The International Criminal Court on Wednesday convicted a former Central African Republic rebel commander on four counts of crimes against humanity including torture and unlawful imprisonment.
China swimmer, 13, seals Games hat-trick as North Korea win first gold
China's 13-year-old swimming prodigy Yu Zidi completed a hat-trick of Asian Games titles on Wednesday, as North Korea won their first gold thanks to a pocket powerhouse weightlifter.