US woman who survived botched execution is awake and speaking
A convicted killer was awake in a US hospital on Wednesday following a botched execution last week, with her lawyers in court after demanding prison authorities preserve evidence about the case.
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Russia's plague scare: What we know
The death of a plague laboratory worker in Siberia last week has made global headlines, with Russian media suggesting hundreds were under quarantine and US President Donald Trump expressing concern.
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From 1800s to modern pharma: a Nobel-winning chemistry quest
Wednesday's Nobel chemistry prize crowned a series of advances that started in the 19th century and led to breakthroughs for modern pharmaceutical manufacturing.
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French luxury giant to fund redevelopment of two Paris streets: city hall
French luxury giant Louis Vuitton, part of the LVMH conglomerate of France's richest person Bernard Arnault, is to fund the redevelopment of two streets in central Paris around its future Champs-Elysees superstore, the Paris city hall announced Wednesday.
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Southampton boss Eckert given suspended ban over 'Spygate'
Southampton boss Tonda Eckert on Wednesday escaped major punishment for his role in the so-called "Spygate" scandal after the Football Association announced a suspended ban.
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Trump wants to turn Florida golf course into presidential retreat
Donald Trump wants to turn his luxury Florida golf course into retreat for future US presidents modeled on the historic Camp David getaway, the White House said Wednesday.
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Russia warns of 'false' information as second plague case reported
Russia warned Wednesday against "false" information as reports emerged of a second suspected case of plague in Siberia, with Washington and Brussels calling for transparency and neighbouring Mongolia tightening health surveillance.
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Mayor of Turkish opposition stronghold defects to Erdogan party
The mayor of Izmir, Turkey's third city and an opposition stronghold,defected to the ruling AKP Wednesday, in a huge symbolic victory for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
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IEA ready to release more oil reserves if necessary
The International Energy Agency's member countries stand ready to release additional oil from their strategic reserves if necessary and will prioritise diesel due to tight supplies of the fuel, the head of the IEA said Wednesday.
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Children among heavy casualties in Ukraine after Russian strikes
At least 24 people were killed in Russian strikes across Ukraine on Wednesday, including four young children who died when a missile slammed into an apartment block in the north of the country as they slept.
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