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Trump to get royal treatment on UK state visit

Trump to get royal treatment on UK state visit

Britain readied to roll out a supersized royal welcome for Donald Trump's unprecedented second state visit on Wednesday, with King Charles III set to greet the US president amid tight security and out of sight of noisy protesters.

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Benfica sack Lage after shock defeat, Mourinho next?

Benfica sack Lage after shock defeat, Mourinho next?

Benfica sacked coach Bruno Lage following Tuesday's Champions League defeat to minnows Qarabag, the club announced, with some media claiming that Jose Mourinho is in line to take over.

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Israel says to open new route for Gazans fleeing embattled city

Israel says to open new route for Gazans fleeing embattled city

The Israeli military said Wednesday it will open a temporary new route to allow people to flee Gaza City, as it pressed a major ground assault aimed at crushing Hamas.

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Nestle share price slips as chairman follows CEO out the door

Nestle share price slips as chairman follows CEO out the door

Nestle shares slipped on Wednesday after the Swiss food giant announced the earlier-than-expected departure of its chairman, just weeks after the sudden ouster of its chief executive over an office relationship.

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German suspect in Madeleine McCann case freed from prison

German suspect in Madeleine McCann case freed from prison

The top suspect in the 2007 disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann in Portugal was freed from a German prison on Wednesday, an AFP journalist at the scene reported.

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US tennis star Townsend apologises for 'crazy' Chinese food post

US tennis star Townsend apologises for 'crazy' Chinese food post

American tennis player Taylor Townsend apologised on Wednesday after calling turtle and bullfrog served at a dinner buffet "crazy" while at the Billie Jean King Cup in China.

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Peru evacuates 1,600 tourists from Machu Picchu amid protest

Peru evacuates 1,600 tourists from Machu Picchu amid protest

Peru has evacuated around 1,600 tourists from a train station that serves the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu after a local protest escalated into clashes with police.

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Nepal mourns its dead after anti-corruption protests

Nepal mourns its dead after anti-corruption protests

Nepal flew flags at half-mast during a national day of mourning Wednesday for the 73 people killed during youth-led anti-corruption protests that toppled the government.

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UK inflation stable ahead of central bank rate call

UK inflation stable ahead of central bank rate call

British inflation was unchanged in August, official data showed Wednesday, fuelling expectations that the Bank of England will not cut interest rates again at its meeting this week.

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India checks Maoist rebel offer of suspending armed struggle

India checks Maoist rebel offer of suspending armed struggle

Maoist rebels in India are suspending their armed struggle and are ready for talks, they said in a statement, though authorities said Wednesday they were still verifying its authenticity.

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