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US comedian Kimmel calls Trump threats 'anti-American'
TV host Jimmy Kimmel defended free speech when he returned to US screens on Tuesday, calling government pressure on his late-night talk show "anti-American" as critics decried his suspension as an attack on constitutional rights.
Sports
Australia win tense cycling mixed relay world title
Australia won the mixed relay at the cycling worlds in Kigali on Wednesday after edging France and Switzerland in a nail-biting finale.
Sports
Stokes will be battle-ready for Ashes, says England chief
England cricket supremo Rob Key says captain Ben Stokes will be ready for the heat of the Ashes battle in Australia despite a lack of action following a shoulder injury.
14 killed in Taiwan after barrier lake bursts
At least 14 people were killed when a decades-old barrier lake burst in Taiwan, government officials said Wednesday, after Super Typhoon Ragasa pounded the island with torrential rain.
UN demands probe, Italy deploys frigate after drone 'attack' on Gaza aid flotilla
The United Nations called Wednesday for an investigation into alleged drone attacks against a Gaza-bound aid flotilla, as Brussels slammed the strikes as unacceptable and Italy sent a navy frigate to assist.
Politics
Iran will never seek nuclear weapons, president tells UN
Iran's president repeated Wednesday that his country is not seeking nuclear weapons, after military strikes by Israel and the United States earlier this year, and impending sanctions triggered by European powers.
Politics
Zelensky says NATO membership not automatic protection, praises Trump after shift
President Volodymyr Zelensky cast doubt Wednesday on NATO's ability to guarantee Ukraine's security but praised Donald Trump after the US president unexpectedly flip-flopped to say he thinks Russia can be defeated.
Sports
Becker regrets winning Wimbledon as a teenager
Boris Becker says he regrets winning Wimbledon at the age of just 17 because he struggled to cope with the expectations that followed his first Grand Slam title.
Sports
'Mind-readers' Canada use headphones in Women's Rugby World Cup final prep
Canada have been training with headphones on to prepare for the raucous atmosphere in Saturday's Women's Rugby World Cup final against England at Twickenham.
Sports
Rose would welcome Trump on stage if Europe keeps Ryder Cup
Justin Rose said he would welcome US President Donald Trump on the stage if Europe win this week's Ryder Cup and he expects Trump's visit Friday to create an intense atmosphere.
Economy
AI optimism cheers up markets following Fed rate warning
Stock markets pushed higher on Wednesday as AI optimism boosted shares in technology giants, soothing worries following a warning from US Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell on interest rates.
Economy
France doubles down on threat to build future fighter jet alone
France is in a position to develop a next-generation combat aircraft alone should negotiations with Germany and Spain fail, a government official said Wednesday.
Sports
Delay warning issued to fans ahead of Trump's Ryder Cup visit
Ryder Cup organizers warned spectators on Wednesday about possible delays and enhanced security when US President Donald Trump attends the opening day of the biennial golf showdown at Bethpage Black.
Politics
EU chief backs calls to keep children off social media
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday threw her support behind growing calls to ban social media use for children, promising to weigh action at the European level in coming months.
Economy
US Treasury says in talks to support Argentina's central bank
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday that Washington is in talks with Argentina for a swap line allowing the country access to billions of dollars, as its right-wing leader Javier Milei seeks to calm markets ahead of midterm elections.
Weather
'Everything broken': Chinese residents in typhoon path assess damage
Residents in southern China's Yangjiang were grappling with damaged property and power outages Wednesday evening in the immediate aftermath of Typhoon Ragasa, hours after the destructive storm made landfall near the city.
Sports
Inside Barcelona's Camp Nou chaos: What is happening and why?
November 2024 was supposed to be the grand reopening of a rebuilt and resplendent Camp Nou for Barcelona's 125th anniversary, but 10 months later the stadium is still shuttered amid reconstruction chaos.
Economy
UK police arrest man after European airports cyberattack
UK police said Wednesday a man in his 40s had been arrested after a cyberattack disrupted major European airports including Brussels, Berlin and London's Heathrow.
Sports
Ballon d'Or disappointment will inspire Yamal: Barca coach Flick
Barcelona star Lamine Yamal will be driven to greater heights after being beaten to the Ballon d'Or by Ousmane Dembele, the club's coach Hansi Flick said Wednesday.
Nature
French-German duo wins mega offshore wind energy project
French energy multinational TotalEnergies and German energy group RWE have won a contract to built a large offshore wind energy project with a potential to supply the equivalent of one million households with electricity, the French government said Wednesday.
Politics
Italy deploys frigate after drone 'attack' on Gaza aid flotilla
Italy's Defence Minister Guido Crosetto sent a navy frigate Wednesday to assist a Gaza-bound aid flotilla, after organisers said several of their boats had been targeted by drones off Greece.
Typhoon Ragasa slams into south China after killing 17 in Taiwan
Fierce winds, pounding rain and rough seas battered southern China on Wednesday as powerful Typhoon Ragasa made landfall in Guangdong province after killing at least 17 in Taiwan.
Technology
NASA launches mission to study space weather
The United States launched three spacecraft on Wednesday in an effort to better monitor space weather such as solar storms, which can interfere with technology and power systems on Earth.
Economy
Stocks torn between Fed rate warning, AI optimism
Europe's main stock markets retreated Wednesday following gains in Asia and Wall Street losses, with focus on shares in technology giants and a warning from US Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell on interest rates.
Politics
Russia vows to press offensive, rejects idea Ukraine can retake land
The Kremlin said Wednesday it would press on with its military offensive in Ukraine and rejected US President Donald Trump's claim that Kyiv's army could retake territory it had seized.
Economy
French consumer group seeks Perrier sales ban
An influential consumer rights association on Wednesday urged a court to ban the sale of Perrier bottled water in France, saying the brand's claim that its product is "natural" was misleading.
17 killed in Taiwan after barrier lake bursts
At least 17 people were killed when a decades-old barrier lake burst in Taiwan, government officials said Wednesday, after Super Typhoon Ragasa pounded the island with torrential rain.
Economy
Photographer Arthus-Bertrand rejects image of 'fractured France'
"People always say we live in a fractured and cynical country. I can't bear it!" Famed French photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand pushes a different image of his homeland with his latest monumental project.
Politics
Gaza civil defence says dozens killed in Israeli strikes
Gaza's civil defence agency said Israeli forces killed dozens of people across the Palestinian territory on Wednesday, as the military pressed its assault on Gaza City from where hundreds of thousands have been forced to flee.
Sports
Pakistan's Shaheen sends Asia Cup warning as third India clash looms
Pakistan pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi has declared that his team will reach the Asia Cup final and can beat India if the arch-rivals clash again.
Economy
Amazon to shut checkout-free UK grocery shops
Amazon plans to shut all its grocery stores in Britain, after the shops without checkout registers failed to compete with online delivery demand.
Nature
Typhoon Ragasa hits south China after killing 15 in Taiwan
Fierce winds, pounding rain and rough seas battered southern China and Hong Kong on Wednesday as powerful Typhoon Ragasa churned toward millions of people in Guangdong Province after killing at least 15 in Taiwan.