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French literary prize removes novel from longlist after AI claims

European stock markets climb as oil prices drop

China's Zhang wins record seventh Asian Games swimming gold

Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll finally has her damages

Verstappen edges Russell in final practice in Azerbaijan

Germany's Havertz, Musiala ruled out of Greece match with injury

English, Spanish, Italian, German football leagues call for FIFA reform

Ireland's Gaza stance spills from Eurovision into football

Pope arrives in France on first official visit in 18 years

Welcome aboard the Costa Serena, the Asian Games floating hotel

Pope arrives in France on first state visit in 18 years

Asian markets mixed after recent oil surge

Heavy fighting, internet disruption as Ethiopia conflict rages

Cash for nature protection: hotelier's offer to Principe islanders

Europe’s arms money maze

Houthis and al-Qaeda

Brazil tests Milei’s gamble

Germany under Weidel

EasyJet hikes profit forecast on demand boom

British airline EasyJet hiked Wednesday its annual profit guidance after record demand and falling quarterly losses, as customers prioritise holidays and shrug off the cost-of-living crisis.

Struggling Momota exits Indonesia Masters at first hurdle

Kento Momota crashed out in the first round of badminton's Indonesia Masters on Wednesday, just the latest early exit for the two-time world champion.

One dead as heavy snow and record cold hit Japan

Tourists revelled in wintry scenes across Japan on Wednesday, as much of the country was blanketed by snow in a cold snap that has killed at least one person and disrupted travel.

Retired NATO general faces ex-PM in Czech presidential run-off

A retired NATO general leads a billionaire ex-premier going into the Czech presidential run-off that starts Friday, following an election campaign that saw Russia's war in Ukraine take centre stage.

Paul ends Shelton fairytale to reach Australian Open semi-finals

Tommy Paul beat Ben Shelton to reach a maiden Grand Slam semi-final and end his fellow American's fairytale run at the Australian Open on Wednesday.

Tanzania opposition stalwart Lissu to return from exile

Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu was heading home from exile on Wednesday to "write a new chapter" following the president's lifting of a ban on political assembly.

Sabalenka battles 'tough moments' to reach Australian Open semis

Aryna Sabalenka said she had to overcome "a lot of really tough moments" on Wednesday against a dogged Donna Vekic to reach her maiden Australian Open semi-final.

Gold mines, trash and memories: Soweto's urban hikes

Soweto is full of gritty urban landscapes and alleys which evoke its history as one of apartheid's battlegrounds.

Coastal town of Half Moon Bay mourns mass slaying

A singing bowl held by a Buddhist monk was struck once for each of seven people shot dead in Half Moon Bay as residents gathered to grieve in a local church late Tuesday.