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Taiwan's Quanta Computer confirms new investment in Mexico
Taiwan's Quanta Computer confirmed it had "investment plans" in Mexico on Wednesday after the governor of Nuevo Leon announced the company would pump an additional $1 billion into his state.
Guardiola wants Premier League charges dealt with 'as soon as possible'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he wants more than 100 Premier League charges levelled against the club for alleged financial irregularities to be dealt with "as soon as possible".
China's Xi offers Russia 'firm support' in 'core interests'
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday offered Beijing's support on Moscow's "core interests", at a meeting with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.
Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan acquitted in Swiss rape trial
A Swiss court on Wednesday acquitted Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan on charges of rape and sexual coercion, finding no evidence against the former Oxford University professor.
Typhoon Mawar pounds Guam with destructive winds
Typhoon Mawar roared over the US territory of Guam on Wednesday, bringing destructive winds to the Pacific military outpost.
UK inflation slides to 13-month low, stays elevated
Britain's annual inflation rate struck a 13-month low in April, official data showed Wednesday, but remains elevated at 8.7 percent as soaring food prices offset weaker energy costs, prolonging a cost-of-living crisis.
UK interior minister in the clear over speeding claims: Sunak
UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman will not face a potentially career-ending ethics investigation into her handling of a speeding ticket received last summer, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced Wednesday.
French defender Le Normand obtains Spanish nationality
French defender Robin Le Normand has obtained Spanish nationality according to an Official State Bulletin (BOE) published on Wednesday.
Running for mayor to fight Spain's rural exodus
Ignacio Martinez never imagined becoming mayor, but when he saw the struggles of his mountain village in northeastern Spain, he and his friends decided to run for office in the 2015 elections.
France to try 19 men over 2019 migrant lorry deaths: source close to case
France is to try 19 men over a people-smuggling plot that led to the 2019 deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants in the back of a lorry, a source familiar with the matter said Wednesday.
In Venice, an architectural toolbox to adapt to climate change
From dry toilets to recovered water captured by air conditioners, the Venice Architecture Biennale is full of ideas for how to tackle climate change.
Sudanese still await relief on day two of tense ceasefire
Fighting had eased but not stopped in Sudan on Wednesday, the second full day of a US and Saudi-brokered ceasefire that has raised cautious hopes among its beleaguered civilians that aid corridors and escape routes will open soon.
Russian PM hails China ties in face of 'pressure' from West
Russia's prime minister on Wednesday hailed "unprecedented" relations with China despite sanctions pressure from the West, as he met with his counterpart in Beijing.
Olympian says 'toxic' culture in Malaysian swimming
A former Olympian says there is a "toxic and negative" team culture in Malaysian swimming, following a poor showing at the Southeast Asian Games.
Tennis player Tsurenko urges Ukrainians to beat Russians 'on any field'
Ukrainian tennis player Lesia Tsurenko says she and her compatriots' only resort is to beat their Russian and Belarusian rivals "on any field" as she is resigned to sports organisations not taking tougher action.
Ex-British PM Johnson condemns handling of fresh Covid breach claims
Former British prime minister Boris Johnson has condemned the handling of fresh allegations of Covid lockdown rule-breaking as "bizarre and unacceptable", as he faces a further possible probe into the "Partygate" scandal that helped push him from office.
German police in nationwide raids against climate activists
German police on Wednesday carried out raids across seven states targeting climate activists of the "Letzte Generation" (Last Generation) group, which has sparked controversy with protesters glueing themselves to roads to block traffic.
Australia coach backs Warner to play 'significant part' in Ashes
Australia's head coach Andrew McDonald on Wednesday backed under-pressure David Warner to play "a really significant part" in the Ashes starting next month in England.
UK annual inflation slides to 13-month low
Britain's annual inflation rate fell sharply to a 13-month low of 8.7 percent in April but prices remain elevated as the country faces a cost-of-living crisis, official data showed Wednesday.
Markets sink as US debt talks stall, fuelling default fears
Stock markets tracked losses in Wall Street on Wednesday as investors grow increasingly concerned about stalled US debt ceiling talks aimed at averting a painful default.
Russian PM hails China ties in face of 'sensational pressure' from West
Russia's prime minister hailed "unprecedented" relations with China despite "sensational pressure" from the West on Wednesday, as he met with his counterpart in Beijing.
Miami zoo's meet-a-kiwi scheme ruffles feathers in New Zealand
New Zealand's prime minister on Wednesday joined a chorus of Kiwis complaining about the treatment of their national bird by a Miami zoo.
China's premier hails close ties in talks with Russian PM
China's premier on Wednesday hailed the "strategic cooperative partnership" between Beijing and Moscow as he hosted the Russian prime minister, with the two sides expected to sign a number of economic and infrastructure deals.
In Brazil, Vinicius's hometown shares his pain
Taking a break from training beneath a giant poster of Vinicius Junior, on the same pitch where the Real Madrid star got his professional start, Pierry Amaro Ricardo has a word for the racism his idol endures.
DeSantis set to enter 2024 race, teeing up bitter face-off with Trump
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is set to launch his 2024 presidential campaign Wednesday, signalling 18 months of acrimony ahead as he and Donald Trump lock horns in what is expected to be an attritional contest for the Republican nomination.
Turkey's opposition woos Erdogan's vast housewife vote
A feminist voice rings out from behind the mounds of strawberries and olives in an Istanbul bazaar: "Let's get rid of Erdogan!"
Tsitsipas splits with Philippoussis days before French Open
Mark Philippoussis is no longer helping to coach world number five Stefanos Tsitsipas, the Australian former tennis star said, calling it the end of "a great ride".
India PM says 'separatists' must not harm Australia ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned Wednesday that "separatist elements" should not be allowed to hurt India-Australia relations, after he was lavished with a rockstar welcome in Sydney.
US, Micronesia sign new security deal
The United States said Wednesday it had reached a deal with Micronesia to extend decades-old political and security ties, forestalling Chinese efforts to build influence in the region.
Typhoon Mawar set for direct hit on Guam
Typhoon Mawar, packing potentially catastrophic winds, was on Wednesday heading for a direct hit on Guam, a US territory in the Pacific that is home to a crucial military outpost.
Celtics stay alive with victory at Heat
The Boston Celtics kept their Eastern Conference finals hopes alive with a 116-99 victory over the Miami Heat on Tuesday to reduce the series deficit to 3-1.
German chip charge could short-circuit on myriad challenges
Germany is seeking to lead a European charge to boost chip production with a series of mega-investments but the drive faces challenges ranging from high energy prices to subsidy rows and worker shortages.