Last news
Mexico coach Martino rues 'huge failure' at World Cup
Mexico coach Gerardo Martino said his team's group-stage exit at the World Cup was a "huge failure" as they missed out on a place in the last 16 on goal difference.
US stocks rally, dollar retreats as Powell shifts tone on rate hikes
Wall Street stocks soared and the dollar fell Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled a shift from the central bank's aggressive policy to counter inflation.
LIV Golf announces Spain, Singapore, Mexico events
The Saudi-backed LIV Golf series has announced three new venues for their 14 event tour for 2023 with tournaments in Mexico, Singapore and Spain.
Messi misses penalty but still trumps Lewandowski
It was billed as a clash between two of the greatest strikers in the world: Lionel Messi v Robert Lewandowski.
Argentina, Australia advance to World Cup last 16 as France upset
Lionel Messi's Argentina booked their place in the last 16 of the World Cup on Wednesday with a 2-0 victory over Poland as Australia reached the knockout rounds for just the second time in their history.
Mexico exit World Cup on goal difference despite beating Saudi Arabia
Mexico suffered an agonising exit from the World Cup on goal difference on Wednesday despite beating Saudi Arabia 2-1 in a dramatic finale to Group C.
Messi misses penalty but Argentina advance at World Cup
Lionel Messi had a penalty saved but Argentina still advanced to the last 16 of the World Cup as Group C winners after a 2-0 victory over Poland on Wednesday.
Prince William, Kate, arrive in US for visit overshadowed by new racism row
Prince William and wife Kate began their first visit to America in eight years Wednesday under the cloud of a fresh racism row after his godmother quit the royal household for repeatedly asking a Black British woman where she was "really" from.
Two dead, dozens missing as landslide wipes out Brazil highway
At least two people were killed and dozens more are missing after a landslide ravaged a section of highway in southern Brazil, sweeping some 20 cars and trucks along with it, authorities said Wednesday.
Ukraine embassy guard in Madrid 'lightly' injured by letter bomb
A security guard at Ukraine's embassy in Madrid was lightly injured Wednesday while opening a letter bomb addressed to the Ukrainian ambassador, prompting Kyiv to boost security at its embassies.
Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac dead at 79
Christine McVie, the English hitmaker and keyboardist who found fame in the 1970s as a member of Fleetwood Mac, died Wednesday, the band and her family said. She was 79 years old.
Eriksen flops for dismal Denmark on major tournament return
Christian Eriksen's Denmark came to the World Cup tipped as dark horses after reaching the semi-finals of last year's European Championship but have exited with barely a whimper after a 1-0 defeat to Australia.
At NASA, France's Macron and US vow strong space cooperation
Paris and Washington pledged Wednesday to reenforce their cooperation in space, particularly on exploration and climate, during a visit by France's Emmanuel Macron to NASA headquarters alongside US Vice President Kamala Harris.
S.Africa's Ramaphosa under pressure over 'cash and cushions' scandal
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa is facing renewed pressure after a panel probing a burglary scandal at his farm said Wednesday it found enough evidence to warrant a parliamentary debate on whether he should be impeached.
Macron blasts Biden subsidies at start of US state visit
France's President Emmanuel Macron fired an undiplomatic volley at his American hosts on the first day of a rare state visit to Washington, telling lawmakers Wednesday that US industrial subsidies are "super aggressive" against French competitors.
Former cycling star Rebellin killed in 'hit-and-run' collision
Former Italian cycling champion and one-time Olympic silver medallist Davide Rebellin has died after a hit-and-run collision involving him and a truck near his home in the Venice region, local media reported on Wednesday.
US rate hikes could slow 'as soon as' December: Fed chair
The Federal Reserve could ease its pace of interest rate hikes "as soon as" December, chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday, as the US central bank's campaign to cool prices trickles through the world's largest economy.
Deschamps defends decision to make nine changes in Tunisia defeat
France coach Didier Deschamps defended his decision to change almost his entire line-up for Wednesday's final World Cup group game against Tunisia as he admitted his mind was on keeping players fresh for the knockout phase.
US House approves bill to avert freight rail strike
Lawmakers in the US House of Representatives voted Wednesday to prevent a potentially catastrophic freight rail strike, stepping in to break an impasse between workers and executives during a critical pre-holiday period.
Tunisia out of World Cup despite shock win against France
French-born Wahbi Khazri scored the only goal of the game as Tunisia claimed a famous 1-0 win over holders France at the World Cup on Wednesday, but it was not enough for them to reach the last 16.
Three weddings and a win as Sri Lanka level ODI series
Newly-wed Charith Asalanka battled cramps in his unbeaten 83 to lead Sri Lanka's thrilling four-wicket win over Afghanistan in the third one-day international and end the series level at 1-1 on Wednesday.
Crabs and tea cups: UK show lifts the lid on Covid vaccine race
From a scientist's laptop to the syringe used to inject the UK's first Covid vaccine dose, an exhibition that opened Wednesday in London recounts the quest to produce a coronavirus jab through objects.
Tunisia go out with heads held high says matchwinner Khazri
Tunisia captain Wahbi Khazri said his side would go out of the World Cup with heads held high after completing their campaign with a shock 1-0 win over holders France on Wednesday.
Macron welcomed as 'vital ally' as US state visit ramps up
France's President Emmanuel Macron underlined US-French cooperation with a tour of NASA headquarters Wednesday, but tough talks on trade and China are expected when he meets Joe Biden for the main part of a rare state visit.
Brazilian Amazon deforestation falls, but up 60% under Bolsonaro
Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon destroyed an area bigger than Qatar in the 12 months through July, according to official figures released Wednesday, which showed a decline from the year before -- but a sharp increase overall under outgoing President Jair Bolsonaro.
Germany, Norway seek NATO-led hub for key undersea structures
Germany and Norway want to start a NATO-led alliance to protect critical underwater infrastructure, their leaders said on Wednesday, weeks after explosions hit two key gas pipelines in the fallout from the war in Ukraine.
Kenya escapes ban as World Athletics hails government's financial pledge
Kenya avoided becoming a sporting pariah as World Athletics president Sebastian Coe welcomed its government's pledge of a financial package to combat doping in what he called "a long journey" to build trust.
Australia reach World Cup last 16, France suffer upset
Australia beat Denmark 1-0 on Wednesday to reach the last 16 of the World Cup for just the second time in their history while holders France won the group despite an upset defeat to Tunisia.
Airbus pays 15.9 mn euros to close French corruption probe
A French judge on Wednesday allowed European aerospace firm Airbus to pay 15.9 million euros ($16.4 million) to avoid a corruption probe into aircraft deals in Libya and Kazakhstan between 2006 and 2011.
Asalanka stars as Sri Lanka clinch thriller to level ODI series
Charith Asalanka smashed an unbeaten 83 as Sri Lanka pulled off a record chase of 314 to edge out Afghanistan by four wickets in the third one-day international and end the series level at 1-1 on Wednesday.
Islamic State group announces death of leader
The Islamic State jihadist group said Wednesday that its leader Abu Hasan al-Hashimi al-Qurashi has been killed in battle and announced a replacement.
Three migrants spend 11 days on ship rudder to reach Spain
Three migrants who arrived in the Canary Islands after enduring an 11-day journey from Nigeria on the rudder of a fuel tanker have asked for asylum in Spain, officials said Wednesday.