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Bayer beats forecasts but weedkiller woes still weigh
Bayer beats forecasts but weedkiller woes still weigh

Germany's Bayer said Wednesday it had set aside more money to deal with long-running legal woes related to weedkillers, even as investors cheered better-than-expected quarterly earnings.

November 12, 2025

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42 feared dead in migrant shipwreck off Libya: UN
42 feared dead in migrant shipwreck off Libya: UN

The United Nations said Wednesday that 42 migrants were missing presumed dead after a rubber boat capsized off the Libyan coast last week.

November 12, 2025

Cambodia, Thailand trade accusations of fresh border clashes
Cambodia, Thailand trade accusations of fresh border clashes

Cambodia and Thailand traded accusations of fresh clashes along their border on Wednesday, after Bangkok said it was pausing the implementation of a US-backed peace deal.

November 12, 2025

Pakistan tightens Islamabad security after suicide blast
Pakistan tightens Islamabad security after suicide blast

Residents in the Pakistani capital Islamabad were facing tightened security checks on Wednesday in the wake of a suicide bombing that left top officials vowing to halt the rise in deadly attacks.

November 12, 2025

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Five things to know about the first G20 held in Africa
Five things to know about the first G20 held in Africa

Leaders of the world's largest economies meet in Johannesburg on November 22 and 23 for the G20 summit, being held for the first time in Africa.

November 12, 2025

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Osimhen, Mbeumo potential key figures in African World Cup play-offs
Osimhen, Mbeumo potential key figures in African World Cup play-offs

Star African strikers Victor Osimhen of Nigeria and Bryan Mbeumo of Cameroon want to grace the 2026 World Cup tournament, but only one of them can succeed.

November 12, 2025