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Euros call-up 'surreal' for England's rising star Wharton
England midfielder Adam Wharton said he is living the dream after securing a shock selection for Gareth Southgate's Euro 2024 squad.
Stock markets jump as US inflation cools, with eyes on Fed
Stock markets surged Wednesday after data showed US inflation slowed in May, raising hopes the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates later this year.
France's SNCF to offer high-speed passenger links in Italy
French national rail operator SNCF said Wednesday it planned to offer high-speed passenger services in neighbouring Italy from 2026, competing with rival Trenitalia on its home turf.
Russell rested for Scotland rugby tour of the Americas
Finn Russell was one of several senior Scotland internationals left out of an experimental squad announced Wednesday for an upcoming tour of the Americas.
'Connected' Musiala and Wirtz 'need each other' to lift Euros title
Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz, Germany's two 21-year-old midfield creators, said Wednesday their connection on and off the pitch could carry the tournament hosts to a fourth Euros title.
Russian nuclear-powered submarine arrives in Cuba
A Russian nuclear-powered submarine and other naval vessels arrived in Cuba Wednesday for a five-day visit to the communist island off Florida's coast in a show of force amid spiraling US-Russian tensions.
EU to hit Chinese electric cars with tariffs of up to 38%
The European Union threatened on Wednesday to hit Chinese electric car imports with tariffs of up to 38 percent from next month following an anti-subsidy probe, a move that risks triggering a trade war.
Alcaraz, Nadal named in Spanish Olympic tennis team
French Open champions Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal have been named in the Spain team for the 2024 Olympic Games, the Spanish tennis federation (RFET) announced Wednesday.
Trio jailed for up to 28 years for Dutch journalist murder
A Dutch court on Wednesday handed down lengthy jail sentences to three men for the murder of high-profile crime journalist Peter R. de Vries, a killing that shocked the country.
UN chief says global tensions threaten international trade
The international trading system is on the brink of fragmenting amid rising geopolitical tensions, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Wednesday, as he cautioned the world against splitting into rival blocs.
US consumer inflation falls ahead of Fed interest rate decision
Fresh US consumer inflation data published Wednesday is unlikely to sway the Federal Reserve's plans to leave its key lending rate unchanged, but could alter how many rate cuts policymakers pencil in for this year.
US consumer inflation falls before Fed interest rate decision
US consumer inflation continued to cool last month, according to US government data published Wednesday, giving the US Federal Reserve some positive news shortly before it publishes its latest interest rate decision.
Slimmed-down Sleightholme says weight loss key to England call-up
Northampton wing Ollie Sleightholme says rejecting the bulking-up programme that helped transform his club team-mates into Premiership champions paved the way for a call-up into the England rugby squad.
Olympic anti-racism icon Tommie Smith sees no successors
Famed Olympics protestor Tommie Smith believes modern athletes are less political than before despite the need to continue fighting racism, including in the United States where it "could not get any worse".
Germany call on Can to replace sick Pavlovic for Euros
Euro 2024 hosts Germany have called up Emre Can to replace Aleksandar Pavlovic for the tournament, who misses out through tonsillitis, the DFB confirmed on Wednesday.
Macron urges anti-extremist alliance ahead of French polls
French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday said he was seeking an alliance against political extremes in snap elections, adding he aims to keep the far right from succeeding him in 2027 when he steps down.
EU to slap extra tariffs of up to 38% on Chinese electric cars
The European Union threatened on Wednesday to hit Chinese electric car imports with additional tariffs of up to 38 percent from next month following an anti-subsidy probe, a move that risks triggering a trade war.
European stock markets rebound as focus switches to US
European stock markets rebounded slightly and leading Asian indices closed mixed Wednesday, as attention turned to upcoming US inflation data and the Federal Reserve's interest-rate decision.
Gaza war rages as mediators study Hamas reply to truce plan
Deadly fighting rocked Gaza on Wednesday as US top diplomat Antony Blinken on a Middle East tour pushed for an elusive truce and hostage release deal to end the war raging since October 7.
Does street art belong in a museum?
Invaders in the Petit Palais: some 60 of the world's most renowned street artists have been invited into the rarefied confines of a Paris institution, even if some admit it raises questions about whether they belong.
Athens Acropolis closes as Greece bakes in heatwave
The Athens Acropolis, Greece's most visited tourist site, was closed to the public during the hottest hours of Wednesday because of a heatwave sweeping the country.
Titmus shatters 200m freestyle world record weeks before Olympics
Ariarne Titmus shattered fellow Australian Mollie O'Callaghan's 200m freestyle world record Wednesday, touching in 1min 52.23secs just weeks before defending her Olympic title in Paris.
'In our best interest' to see England suffer early exit, says Hazlewood
Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood believes "it's in our best interest" to see defending champions and bitter rivals England suffer an early exit at the T20 World Cup, refusing to rule out manipulating the system to achieve their aim.
NATO, Hungary agree Orban 'will not block' greater Ukraine support
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban agreed on Wednesday that Budapest would "not block" the defence alliance from contributing more to Ukraine's fight against Russia's invasion.
'Joke' basketball kit won't be same for Olympics: Australia
NBA star Josh Giddey branded Australia's Olympic basketball kit "an absolute joke" Wednesday, but officials said images online showed a replica range and not exactly what will be worn in Paris.
World will amass 'major' oil surplus by 2030: IEA
The world is likely to have a major surplus of oil by 2030 as production is ramped up while the clean energy transition tempers demand, the International Energy Agency said Wednesday.
France mourns loss of 1960s icon Francoise Hardy
France mourned the loss of a singular voice and a legend of French song on Wednesday, as the death of Francoise Hardy took one of the last icons of its 1960s heyday.
Asian markets stutter ahead of US releases, Europe bounces
Worries about upcoming US inflation data and the Federal Reserve's outlook for interest rates permeated Asian trading floors Wednesday.
Japan enacts law ensuring access to third-party apps
Japan on Wednesday enacted legislation to ensure tech giants like Google and Apple give access to third-party smartphone apps and payment systems on their platforms or risk major fines.
Underwater gardeners plant eelgrass to save 'dead' Danish fjord
Under a white tent on the shores of a polluted Danish fjord, volunteers and researchers prepare slender green shoots of eelgrass to be planted on the seabed to help restore the site's damaged ecosystem.
Pope Francis to weigh in on 'ethical' AI at G7 summit
Pope Francis will address G7 leaders on Friday on artificial intelligence, an unprecedented appearance that reflects the Vatican's growing interest in the new technology, its risks and rewards.
US Library of Congress spotlights its American 'treasures'
The US Library of Congress houses more than just books, with a new exhibit opening this week highlighting some of the institution's most diverse and symbolic treasures from the nation's history.