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Giant redwoods thriving in the UK: experts
Endangered giant redwood trees are thriving in the UK but could also be significantly contributing to capturing carbon emissions, according to research published on Wednesday.
Adidas reports 2023 loss on Kanye fallout
Adidas on Wednesday reported a loss in 2023 due to the fallout from the end of its tie-up with Kanye West, but the company insisted it was starting to turn its fortunes around.
What's included in the new EU law on AI
The European Parliament on Wednesday gave the final nod to far-reaching rules on artificial intelligence that the EU hopes will both harness innovation and defend against harms.
EU parliament adopts 'historic' rules on AI
The European Parliament gave final approval on Wednesday to wide-ranging EU rules to govern artificial intelligence, including powerful systems like OpenAI's ChatGPT.
Musk visits Tesla's sabotage-hit German factory
Elon Musk travelled Wednesday to Tesla's factory near Berlin to lend his workers "support" after the plant was forced to halt production by a suspected arson attack on nearby power lines.
Anglican head warns UK's new extremism definition risks division
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, head of the global Anglican communion, warned on Wednesday that a new definition of extremism set to be unveiled by the UK government risks stoking division.
Ramsey in Wales Euro 2024 play-off squad despite lack of game time
Aaron Ramsey was on Wednesday named in Wales' Euro 2024 play-off squad to face Finland, despite not starting a match for six months.
Raya's penalty heroics end debate over Arsenal No.1 spot
David Raya's penalty heroics against Porto sent Arsenal through to the Champions League quarter-finals -- but also settled the debate over who is the club's first-choice goalkeeper.
Race to rush aid to Gaza as EU warns hunger 'a weapon of war'
Donor nations, aid agencies and charities pushed on with efforts Wednesday to rush food to war-torn Gaza by land, air and sea after the EU top diplomat said starvation had become "a weapon of war".
What is ByteDance, the TikTok parent in US crosshairs?
From its birth in a Beijing apartment 12 years ago, ByteDance grew into one of the world's biggest tech firms -- best known in most countries as the creator of TikTok.
Water cuts add to frustrations ahead of S.Africa vote
Anger is mounting in some Johannesburg districts left without water for more than a week, fewer than three months before general elections marked by voter discontent with South Africa's failing infrastructure.
Famine stalks Sudan in second Ramadan plagued by war
Sudan this week entered its second straight Ramadan in the throes of a deadly war that has left much of the country gripped by the spectre of famine.
Putin says Russian nuclear weapons 'more advanced' than in US
President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday lauded Moscow's nuclear arsenal and warned that he was ready to deploy the weapons if Russia's sovereignty was threatened.
Al Hilal coach warns no celebrating yet despite world record
Al Hilal coach Jorge Jesus called their record of 28 consecutive wins "momentous" but warned it will mean nothing if they finish the season without silverware.
Top French school head resigns accused of domestic violence
The head of one of France's leading universities said Wednesday he was stepping down after being ordered to stand trial in a domestic violence case.
Australian wine industry toasts expected end to China tariffs
The Australian wine industry welcomed news on Wednesday that China could begin lifting punitive tariffs within weeks, raising hopes that the country's red wine glut will soon ease.
China warns proposed TikTok ban will 'come back to bite' US
Beijing warned on Wednesday that a proposed ban on Chinese-owned video-sharing app TikTok would "inevitably come back to bite the United States".
Markets mixed as traders struggle to keep up with Wall St rally
Asian markets were mixed Wednesday as investors struggled to keep up with Wall Street, though forecast-beating US inflation data did little to dent expectations that the Federal Reserve will begin cutting interest rates this year.
Former England boss Jones says 'best to come' from Marcus Smith
Marcus Smith's "best time is to come", former England head coach Eddie Jones said on Wednesday, following the fly-half's Twickenham heroics.
Volkswagen's 2023 profits rise, outlook for this year cautious
German auto giant Volkswagen on Wednesday reported a forecast-beating rise in profits for 2023, boosted by higher vehicle deliveries, but gave a cautious outlook for this year.
Cathay Pacific 'is back' with first annual profit since 2019
Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific on Wednesday reported its first annual net profit in four years, citing a surge in demand as it emerges from the impact of the financial hub's Covid isolation.
'Katespiracy' explodes after UK royal photo gaffe
The picture was meant to douse speculation about the whereabouts and health of Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales, but instead her manipulated image unleashed a torrent of internet-breaking rumors and conspiracy theories.
Moldova battles for soul of pro-Russian Gagauzia
Language teacher Sorina Stoianova has found herself at the forefront of Moldova's efforts to counter Russian influence in its rebel Gagauzia region, which borders Ukraine.
'Tied to the bed': Horrors of giving birth in Serbia
Biljana Cicic-Stanic still bristles when she remembers the pain, violence, and humiliation she endured while giving birth to her son in Serbia, an experience many women say is normal in the Balkan country's hospitals.
India's Pant says doctors considered leg amputation after car crash
Star Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant says that doctors raised the prospect of amputating his leg after the serious car crash that threatened to end his cricket career.
Asian Tour to add event to help players qualify for Paris Olympics
The Asian Tour wants to add a lucrative event before June to help its players qualify for this summer's Paris Olympics, the head of the tour's International Series told AFP on Wednesday.
Honduran ex-first lady seeks presidency after husband's conviction
A former Honduran first lady said she will contest the 2025 presidential elections, an announcement that follows days after her husband's conviction for trafficking hundreds of tons of cocaine into the United States.
Spanish ship en route to Gaza with desperately needed aid
A Spanish aid boat was en route to Gaza on Wednesday, opening a new maritime corridor intended to allow deliveries of desperately needed food to the Palestinian territory ravaged by months of war between Israel and Hamas.
Huge blast kills two, injures 26 in northern China
A huge suspected gas explosion at a restaurant in northern China killed two people and injured 26 more during Wednesday rush hour, state media reported, causing severe damage to buildings.
Smog and sick kids: Thai pupils endure air pollution
Hundreds of Thai children strain to sing the national anthem, reedy voices and fragile lungs competing against eight lanes of belching traffic next to their school's open atrium in central Bangkok.
Norah Jones: 'People have sex and give birth to my music'
For more than 20 years, Norah Jones has been the soundtrack to millions of people's lives, including some of their most intimate moments.
Japan space rocket explodes seconds after launch
A rocket made by a Japanese company exploded seconds after launch on Wednesday, in a spectacular failure for the start-up's bid to put a satellite into orbit.