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Two months from World Cup, Qatar emerge from training lockdown
Qatar's World Cup team will emerge from four months in near-lockdown on Friday to take on Canada with most of their fans nervously watching from afar.
Cristiano Ronaldo wants to play till Euro 2024
Cristiano Ronaldo has set his sights on reaching Euro 2024 and the Portugal and Manchester United forward says he has no plans to retire any time soon.
Court delays trial of Istanbul mayor who upstaged Erdogan
A Turkish court on Wednesday delayed until November a highly controversial trial that could see Istanbul's popular mayor banned from politics over a remark he made after beating President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's ally in 2019 polls.
Pilot in crash that killed footballer Sala said plane was 'dodgy': BBC
The pilot flying the plane that came down in the English Channel, killing Argentinian footballer Emiliano Sala, previously complained that the aircraft was "dodgy", according to audio obtained by the BBC.
French left under pressure over violence against women
Two key parties in France's left-wing alliance were Wednesday facing crises after senior figures were accused of violence against women, with a Greens party chief stepping back from his role days after a colleague from hard-left France Unbowed.
Raducanu survives wobble to reach Korea Open last 16
Former US Open champion Emma Raducanu overcame a late wobble before defeating Japan's 126th-ranked Moyuka Uchijima in her opening match at the Korea Open on Wednesday.
Strengthening Hurricane Fiona heads north toward Bermuda
Hurricane Fiona continued its slow and devastating march northward after slamming the Turks and Caicos Islands on Tuesday and leaving a trail of destruction in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.
230 pilot whales stranded in Australia, 'about half' feared dead
A pod of 230 pilot whales was found stranded on the rugged west coast of Tasmania Wednesday, with Australian officials saying only half appeared to be alive.
US Open semi-finalist Garcia makes early exit in Tokyo
US Open semi-finalist Caroline Garcia crashed out in her opening match at the Pan Pacific Open on Wednesday, squandering a match point to be ousted 4-6, 7-6 (7/5), 7-6 (7/5) by China's Zhang Shuai.
Swiss win world time-trial mixed relay as Van Vleuten crashes
The Swiss team powered by European champions Stefan Bissegger and Marlen Reusser won the time-trial mixed relay at cycling's road world championships in Australia on Wednesday in a race marred by Dutch star Annemiek van Vleuten crashing heavily.
Putin calls up reservists, warns Russia will use 'all means' for defence
President Vladimir Putin ordered a partial military mobilisation and vowed on Wednesday to use "all available means" to protect Russian territory, after Moscow-held regions of Ukraine suddenly announced annexation referendums.
Markets drop as Fed hike looms, Putin move lifts dollar and oil
Stocks fell Wednesday ahead of what many expect to be a third successive jumbo interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve, while the dollar hit fresh multi-decade highs against the pound and euro after Moscow stepped up its war in Ukraine.
Philippine activists vow to 'never forget' Marcos era abuses
Philippine activists vowed Wednesday to "never forget" the human rights abuses under former dictator Ferdinand Marcos as they marked 50 years since his imposition of martial law.
Federer admits he 'stopped believing' he could come back
Roger Federer said Wednesday that he decided to retire because he "stopped believing" he could continue playing after a series of injuries.
Germany reaches deal to nationalise troubled gas giant Uniper
Germany has reached a deal to nationalise troubled gas giant Uniper, the government said Wednesday, as the energy sector reels from the fallout of Russia's war in Ukraine.
Muguruza eager to see back of 'tough, roller-coaster' season
Former world number one Garbine Muguruza wants to end a "roller-coaster" season with "a different feeling" after winning her opening match at the Pan Pacific Open on Wednesday.
Conte: Lawyer of the people who helped fell Italian PM Draghi
Parachuted into office four years ago, Italy's former premier Giuseppe Conte helped take down his successor and is now trying to revive the fortunes of his populist Five Star Movement.
Letta: Intellectual ex-premier battling Italy's far-right
Bookish and fervently pro-European, former premier Enrico Letta returned from self-imposed exile to take the fight to Italy's far-right as leader of the centre-left Democratic Party.
Berlusconi: Italian ex-PM refusing to let go
Silvio Berlusconi will turn 86 next week but the scandal-plagued former Italian premier and billionaire media mogul has refused to retire and is leading his Forza Italia party into Sunday's general election.
Bookish Balkans hamlet a 'village of enlightenment'
Most people packed up and left the remote North Macedonia village of Babino years ago.
Australian Rules club hit by 'heartbreaking' Indigenous mistreatment claims
Australian Rules' chief executive said Wednesday it was "hard to find more serious allegations" after a top club was accused of separating Indigenous players from their families and pressuring one couple to have an abortion.
Plentiful water offers relief in Vienna
As Europe suffered its worst drought in centuries, residents in Austria's capital were feeling fortunate for their plentiful water supply that courses from streams in the green forests of the Alps.
Streaming giant shines new light on Thai boys cave rescue
It is the rescue retold around the world: 12 boys, their coach, and impossible odds.
US Fed set to raise interest rates as recession fears mount
The Federal Reserve is poised to roll out another big increase in interest rates Wednesday as it tries to cool the economy to tamp down the highest inflation in 40 years, but recession fears are rising.
Global Fund seeks $18 billion to end HIV, TB and malaria
The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria will hold a donor conference Wednesday in New York, where it aims to raise at least $18 billion during an event hosted by US President Joe Biden.
Storm clouds gather over France team ahead of World Cup defence
Just two months before France begin their defence of the World Cup, the mood around the team is in stark contrast to the celebrations that followed their win over Croatia in the 2018 final.
American, Russians to blast off for ISS as war rages in Ukraine
A US astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts are set to blast off to the International Space Station Wednesday on a Russian-operated flight despite soaring tensions between Moscow and Washington over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Zero-Covid harming 75% of European firms in China: business group
China's "inflexible" and "inconsistent" zero-Covid policy is crippling European business operations in the country, a major business lobby said Wednesday, warning that the presence of the companies "can no longer be taken for granted".
Rising obesity projected to hamper developing economies: report
Rising levels of obesity are set to cost the world economy 3.3 percent of GDP by 2060, slowing development in lower-income countries and making it hard for people to lead healthy lives, according to a new study published Wednesday.
Theatre project aims to ease isolation of Japan's social recluses
Disillusioned by work and tired of life, Seiji Yoshida withdrew from the world for seven years, but now he's taking part in a play about the experiences of Japan's "hikikomori", or social recluses.
Salvini: Italian nationalist leader eclipsed by rival
Matteo Salvini turned his once regional League party into a national force in government, but the far-right leader has seen his star eclipsed by the more polished Giorgia Meloni.
US and Canadian warships sail through Taiwan Strait
A US destroyer and a Canadian frigate sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Tuesday in the latest joint operation aimed at reinforcing the route's status as an international waterway.