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An 'angel' in darkness after Venezuela's deadly quakes
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Smiling Antonelli proves all-round quality with pole at British GP
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US turns 250 with Trump center stage
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Vingegaard takes Tour de France lead with 'perfect start'
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South Africa beat 13-man England in Nations Championship
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Osaka eyes Sabalenka revenge in Wimbledon last 16
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Vingegaard takes Tour de France lead as Visma win opening stage
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Bethell upstages Sooryavanshi as England beat India in 2nd T20
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Swiatek doesn't care about results after Wimbledon exit
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Antonelli outpaces Ferraris to claim pole for British Grand Prix
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England bid to emulate Lionesses and Red Roses in T20 World Cup final
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Tens of thousands rally in France against sexual violence
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French Open champ Zverev into Wimbledon last 16
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Antonelli takes pole position for British Grand Prix
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Teenage star Sooryavanshi out for 14 on India debut
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'World Cup starts now' as Spain, Portugal clash in last 16
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Splish-splash! Parisians and tourists soak in the Seine
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A 'garden inside the Garden': More details of Swift-Kelce wedding emerge
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Swiatek dumped out of Wimbledon by Eala, Serena withdraws from doubles
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Serena Williams pulls out of Wimbledon doubles with knee injury
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Swiatek's Wimbledon title defence ended by Philippines' Eala
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Former champ Rybakina crashes out at Wimbledon
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US celebrates 250th birthday as Trump warns of enemy within
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Mass protests in Germany fail to stop far-right AfD congress
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Farrell hails Ireland character in Wallabies win but says work to do
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Ireland pip Australia 33-31 in Nations Championship nailbiter
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Ireland edge Australia 33-31 in Nations Championship nailbiter
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Antonelli edges Hamilton in sprint to extend title lead
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Mali hit by new wave of coordinated rebel attacks
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Rennie 'relief' as All Blacks tenure begins with narrow win over France
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Hosts Canada, Mexico and USA thrive in their World Cup
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Europe's baked rice bowl seeks escape from drought
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Japan beat Italy 27-10 in Nations Championship opener
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Ukraine says still fighting for eastern stronghold
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Struggling German auto supplier Continental to sell unit
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Mali hit by new wave of coordinated attacks
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Pope urges Europe to protect migrants in visit to island frontier
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New Zealand edge France 34-32 in thriller to open Nations Championship
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Mass protests in Germany as far-right AfD meets
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Pope defends migrants at Mediterranean island frontier
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France face Philly furnace as World Cup last 16 gets under way
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Pope to defend migrants at Mediterranean island frontier
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Australia goalkeepers were in dark about World Cup shootout switch
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US turns 250 as Trump warns of 'attack' on American identity
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Billboards, cologne and flowers: Turkish capital gets NATO makeover
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Feels like 'victory': Cape Verde celebrates heroic World Cup defeat
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Trump says American identity under 'renewed attack' as US turns 250
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Haaland's stetson, Cape Verde's pride: World Cup last-32 moments
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World Cup serves up Wimbledon dilemma: football or tennis?
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Colombia overcome Ghana to reach World Cup last-16
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Macron, Lula hail defense ties at submarine launch
President Emmanuel Macron and counterpart Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Wednesday celebrated the launch of Brazil's third French-designed submarine, which will help secure the country's immense coastline, dubbed the "Blue Amazon."
Uproar in France after school chief quits in hijab row
French politicians from across the spectrum Wednesday expressed dismay over the resignation of a Paris school principal who had received death threats after asking a student to remove her Muslim veil on the premises.
Climate change is messing with how we measure time: study
Struggle to wrap your head around daylight savings? Spare a thought for the world's timekeepers, who are trying to work out how climate change is affecting Earth's rotation -- and in turn, how we keep track of time.
Notre-Dame rebuild 'meeting deadline and budget': project head
Paris's Notre-Dame Cathedral, ravaged by fire in 2019, is on track to re-open on time on December 8, the head of the reconstruction said Wednesday.
Grim search for six bodies in Baltimore bridge-ship collision continues
Emergency services combed the cold waters of Baltimore harbor Wednesday in search of the bodies of six men -- all reported to be Latin American immigrants -- presumed killed when a giant cargo ship slammed into the bridge where they working the night shift fixing potholes.
Stock markets mostly rise, yen hits 34-year low
Wall Street and European stock markets mostly rose on Wednesday ahead of key US inflation data later this week while the yen recovered slightly from a 34-year low against the dollar.
Japan unveils next-generation passenger plane project
Japan announced plans on Wednesday to develop a next-generation passenger jet over the next decade after the last struggling attempt, led by a private company, was scrapped a year ago.
Yen hits 34-year low, equity markets mixed before key US data
The yen plunged Wednesday to a 34-year dollar low on fervent speculation that the Bank of Japan could step into markets to support the unit, having hiked interest rates last week for the first time since the global financial crisis.
German economy to nearly flatline this year, think-tanks say
The German economy is expected to barely grow this year, leading economic institutes said Wednesday, as weak demand at home and abroad slows the path to recovery.
Baltimore bridge response shifts to recovery of six missing
Authorities in Baltimore were set to focus on expanding recovery efforts Wednesday after a cargo ship slammed into a major bridge, causing it to collapse and leaving six people presumed dead.
Yen hits 34-year low, equity markets mixed ahead of key US data
The yen plunged Wednesday to a 34-year low against the dollar after a top Bank of Japan official indicated it would press ahead with a loose monetary policy, even after this month hiking interest rates for the first time since the global financial crisis.
Thai parliament passes same-sex marriage bill
Thailand's parliament passed a same-sex marriage bill Wednesday, paving the way for the kingdom to become the first Southeast Asian nation to recognise LGBTQ marriage equality.
In Uzbekistan, economic reforms spark modern-day gold rush
Sifting through a greyish mixture of sand and pebble in the steppe of Uzbekistan, Khislat Ochilov was searching for gold.
Yen hits 34-year low against dollar
The yen hit a 34-year low against the dollar on Wednesday, just over a week after the Bank of Japan announced a much-anticipated interest rate hike in a shift away from years of ultra-loose monetary policy.
Yen hits 34-year low, Asian markets mixed ahead of key US data
The yen sank to a 34-year low against the dollar Thursday after a top Bank of Japan official indicated it would press ahead with a loose monetary policy, even after this month hiking interest rates for the first time since the global financial crisis.
Hyundai to invest more than $50 bn in South Korea in major EV push
Hyundai on Wednesday revealed plans to invest more than $50 billion in South Korea by 2026, with a huge chunk dedicated to boosting the development and production of electric vehicles.
Vast Vienna wastewater heat pumps showcase EU climate drive
In a large hall on the outskirts of Vienna, shiny pipes carry treated wastewater through three giant heat pumps, part of Austria's drive to reduce carbon emissions and its dependence on Russian gas, with more and more European cities eyeing this alternative.
Asian markets mixed as traders assess latest rally, eye data and earnings
Markets were mixed in Asia on Wednesday following a negative day on Wall Street as observers warn the latest equities rally may have run out of steam, with investors looking for fresh catalysts to kickstart buying.
Beyonce album highlights the Black women changing country music
"Twenty-three in Music City / With dreams and high-heeled boots / Singin' for a crowd of blue eyes / Will they want me too?" croons Julie Williams at the Blue Room venue in Nashville.
From Wu-Tang to Nashville, a mother-daughter country act
Prana Supreme is the daughter of Wu-Tang Clan impresario RZA and longtime vocalist Tekitha, a child of hip-hop royalty whose foray into music was only natural.
Panama opens new cruise ship terminal at mouth of canal
Panama on Tuesday inaugurated a new cruise ship terminal at the mouth of the drought-hit Panama Canal, hoping to attract more tourists to the Central American nation.
Canadian farmers 'not satisfied' with EU trade deal
Canadian farmers say they are bewildered by the French Senate's rejection last week of the free trade agreement between the EU and Canada -- as agricultural producers and trade experts suggest that the accord mainly benefits Europeans over their North American counterparts.
Police radio captures calm, then panic, as bridge collapses
With a huge, runaway cargo ship bearing down on one of Baltimore harbor's busiest bridges, local police had just moments to react to a last-ditch Mayday call from its crew.
Abortion pill at the center of US Supreme Court case
A widely used pill is at the center of the latest legal battle in America's ongoing debate over abortion.
Strippers get bill of rights in US state
Strippers in the US state of Washington have won workplace protections after the governor signed a bill of rights putting them on the same leal footing as people in any other job.
Napoli 'stunned' after Acerbi racist probe dropped due to lack of evidence
Italian club Napoli said they were "stunned" after Italy's football federation (FIGC) on Tuesday dropped a probe into alleged racist comments made by Inter Milan's Francesco Acerbi to Napoli's Juan Jesus due to lack of evidence.
Vietnam appeals to US for 'market economy' status
Vietnam called Tuesday on the United States to recognize it as a market economy, saying stronger trade ties would benefit Washington in key areas as it seeks to diversify from China.
France's Macron heads to Amazon on three-day Brazil trip
French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday kicks off a visit to Brazil in the Amazon city of Belem, the host of 2025 UN climate talks, where he and Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will seek to reset frayed ties.
Stock markets mostly rise as US data comforts rate outlook
Global stock markets mostly rose Tuesday as US data comforted expectations that the Federal Reserve will be able to cut interest rates in the world's top economy.
Acerbi racist probe dropped due to lack of evidence
Italy's football federation (FIGC) on Tuesday dropped a probe into alleged racist comments made by Inter Milan's Italian international Francesco Acerbi to Napoli's Brazilian defender Juan Jesus due to lack of evidence.
Chinese EV giant BYD announces record annual profit for 2023
Chinese battery and automotive giant BYD achieved a record profit in 2023, annual results showed Tuesday, despite fierce competition in the country as demand for electric vehicles grows.
Baltimore bridge collapse sparks baseless attack theories
Conspiracy theorists said Tuesday that the Baltimore bridge collapse resulted from an intentional attack -- despite officials quickly saying there was no evidence of foul play.