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Eight million displaced by Sudan war: UN
The number of people uprooted by the war between rival generals in Sudan is around eight million, the United Nations said on Wednesday.
Russia and Ukraine exchange hundreds of POWs
Russia and Ukraine traded hundreds of prisoners of war on Wednesday, just a week after Moscow said Kyiv had shot down a plane carrying captured Ukrainian soldiers to an exchange.
French handball star detained in rape probe hours after Euro triumph
French police detained a player on the country's national handball team on suspicion of attempted rape hours after the side won the 2024 European men's handball championship, sources said on Wednesday.
Tech CEOs face US Senate grilling over youth content
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and the chief executives of X, TikTok, Discord and Snap face a grilling by US lawmakers on Wednesday over the dangers that social media platforms bring to children and teens.
Waiting out Bukele's 'Bitcoin City' on a Salvadoran beach
When President Nayib Bukele announced plans to create the world's first "Bitcoin City," a futuristic metropolis financed by cryptocurrency bonds, American Corbin Keegan packed up his life in Chicago and headed for El Salvador.
EU to shield farmers threatened by Ukraine farm imports
With farmers venting their anger across Europe, Brussels moved Wednesday to address two of their core grievances: creating "safeguards" to stop cheaper Ukrainian imports from flooding the market, and easing highly contested rules on leaving land unused.
Macron calls for a less regulated Europe
French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday that Europe needs "smarter" and less regulated industrial and energy policies.
US private sector job gains slow in January as labor market cools
Private sector hiring in the United States slowed more than anticipated this month, according to data Wednesday from payroll firm ADP, following efforts to cool the world's biggest economy and tame inflation.
Scotland's ex-leader Sturgeon defends pandemic response
Scotland's former first minister Nicola Sturgeon fought back tears on Wednesday as she defended her leadership style and record during the Covid pandemic at a highly anticipated public inquiry appearance.
Arsenal's Jesus promises new 'mindset' in search of more goals
Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus plans to adopt a new 'mindset' in his quest for more goals after starring in the Gunners' 2-1 win at Nottingham Forest.
Mitoma returns as Japan beat Bahrain to reach Asian Cup quarter-finals
Kaoru Mitoma returned as Japan survived a second-half wobble to set up an Asian Cup quarter-final with Iran or Syria after a 3-1 win over Bahrain on Wednesday.
Netherlands fines Uber over data protection
Dutch regulators said Wednesday they are imposing a 10 million euro ($10.8 million) fine on ride-hailing app Uber for lack of transparency in how it treats personal data of its drivers.
Boeing results top estimates as it commits to improve quality control
Boeing reported a smaller than expected loss Wednesday, while pledging to take "comprehensive" actions to bolster quality control after a near-catastrophic 737 MAX flight earlier this month.
US private sector job gains slow more than expected in January
Private sector hiring in the United States fell more than anticipated in January, according to data Wednesday from payroll firm ADP, following efforts to cool the world's biggest economy and tame inflation.
'Confident kid' Crowley backed to steer Irish in post-Sexton era
Jack Crowley has been entrusted with the daunting challenge of replacing retired Irish legend Johnny Sexton as first choice fly-half starting with the toughest Six Nations clash of all away to France on Friday.
Man Utd boss Ten Hag adamant Rashford 'case closed'
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag insisted Wednesday he had dealt with Marcus Rashford's absence from the FA Cup tie against Newport and it was now a matter of "case closed".
Macron calls in Sweden for a less regulated Europe
French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday that Europe needed a "smarter" and less regulated industrial and energy policies.
Pakistan vote body calls security meeting after campaign violence
Pakistan's election commission on Wednesday announced an urgent meeting of security officials after a candidate was shot dead and several others wounded in separate attacks a week before the country goes to the polls.
Arrests as French farmers close in on Paris
French police arrested some protesting farmers on Wednesday as convoys of tractors edged closer to Paris, Lyon and other key locations, with many ignoring police warnings over the scope of their action.
France reduces crowd numbers for Paris Olympics opening ceremony
The French government announced Wednesday that it had slashed the crowd size for the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics this July amid security and other organisational worries.
Global stocks swing before Fed rate call
World stock markets diverged Wednesday after a tepid performance on Wall Street, with all eyes on the US Federal Reserve's latest interest rate decision.
Holocaust survivor hails 'wonderful' German anti-right protests
Holocaust survivor Eva Szepesi on Wednesday welcomed mass German protests against the resurgent far right but said stronger action was crucial to stand up to rising anti-Semitism.
Lucu replaces Dupont for France's Six Nations opener
Scrum-half Maxime Lucu will start France's Six Nations opener against Ireland this week beginning a campaign without talismanic captain Antoine Dupont, head coach Fabien Galthie said on Wednesday.
England's Itoje staying at Saracens in new 'long-term' deal
England forward Maro Itoje has signed a new "long-term" deal with Saracens in a boost for English club rugby union following several high-profile exits from the Premiership.
Nearly eight million displaced by Sudan war: UN
The number of people uprooted by the war between rival generals in Sudan is almost eight million, the United Nations said Wednesday.
Weight-loss drug maker Novo Nordisk's profit surges as sales boom
Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk posted bumper profits for 2023 on Wednesday, driven by blockbuster sales of diabetes and obesity treatments that helped it become Europe's most valuable company.
French police make arrests as farmers close in on key locations
French police arrested some protesting farmers on Wednesday as convoys of tractors edged closer to Paris, Lyon and other strategic locations in France, with many ignoring warnings of police intervention if they cross red lines laid down by ministers.
African heavyweights tumble like dominoes at Cup of Nations
From Ivory Coast's remarkable resurrection to heavyweight exits and underdog successes, there may never have been a more unpredictable major international football tournament than the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations.
UN warns Gaza faces humanitarian 'collapse' as battles rage
Artillery fire pounded southern Gaza early Wednesday as Israel said it has begun flooding Hamas tunnels and mediators sought a halt to the nearly four-month war.
France crops crowd numbers for Olympics opening ceremony
The French government announced Wednesday that it had slashed the number of spectators attending the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics amid security and other organisational challenges.
Tajikistan wrestles with football fever after Asian Cup exploits
Tajikistan's national sport is traditional wrestling but the poorest country in the former Soviet Union is now just two wins away from football's Asian Cup final.
Kosovo ban on Serbian dinar risks new crisis
Kosovo may be on the verge of a fresh crisis after the government threatened to ban the use of Serbian money this week, with a chorus of Western countries warning it could ignite a firestorm.