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Liverpool defender Quansah signs for Bayer Leverkusen
Centre-half Jarell Quansah has joined Bayer Leverkusen from Premier League champions Liverpool for a reported club record fee, the Bundesliga side announced on Wednesday.
Sports
Alcaraz aims to avoid giant-killing after Wimbledon seeds tumble
Carlos Alcaraz will aim to avoid one of Wimbledon's greatest upsets against British amateur Oliver Tarvet on Wednesday after a record-breaking number of seeds crashed out at the All England Club.
Sports
Freeman at the double as Lions sweep past Queensland Reds 52-12
English wing Tommy Freeman scored two tries as a slick British and Irish Lions crushed the Queensland Reds 52-12 on Wednesday to make it two wins from two on their Australia tour.
Politics
Iran ends cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog after Israel, US strikes
Iran on Wednesday officially suspended its cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog, a move triggered by the unprecedented Israeli and US strikes on its nuclear facilities.
Sports
Matildas' defender Carpenter leaves Lyon for Chelsea
Australia's right-back Ellie Carpenter has left Lyon to join Chelsea, the English champions announced on Wednesday.
Nature
Public or private? Funding debate splits reeling aid sector
As cuts by rich donors decimate aid budgets for the world's most vulnerable, private financing has been touted as the sector's saviour -- but not everyone is convinced.
Stocks diverge as tariffs deadline looms
Stock markets diverged and the dollar rose Wednesday as US President Donald Trump ruled out a fresh delay to reciprocal tariffs.
Weather
EU unveils long-delayed 2040 climate target -- with wiggle room
The EU on Wednesday unveiled its long-delayed target for cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, but with contested new flexibilities built in to win over the most sceptical member states.
Weather
Central Europe swelters as heatwave moves east
A punishing heatwave loosened its gripped on western Europe Wednesday and rolled eastwards, with Germany expected to record some of its hottest temperatures of the year so far.
Economy
Hong Kong to regain IPO crown this year, say PwC and Deloitte
Hong Kong is expected to lead the world in IPO financing this year despite uncertainty from geopolitical tensions and trade tariffs, accountancy giant PwC said on Wednesday.
Politics
Iran suspends cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog
Iran on Wednesday formally suspended its cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog, a measure drawn up in the wake of unprecedented Israeli and US strikes on the Islamic republic's nuclear sites.
Israel's top diplomat urges seizing chance after Trump ceasefire push
Israel's top diplomat on Wednesday said any chance to free hostages held in Gaza "must not be missed", after US President Donald Trump urged Palestinian group Hamas to agree to a 60-day ceasefire that he said had Israel's backing.
Economy
Australia cancels Kanye West visa over 'Heil Hitler' song
Australia has cancelled US rapper Kanye West's visa over his song glorifying Nazi leader Adolf Hitler, the government said Wednesday.
Politics
Israel FM calls to seize opportunity as Trump pushes for Gaza ceasefire
Israel's top diplomat called on Wednesday not to miss any chance to free hostages held in Gaza, after US President Donald Trump urged Palestinian group Hamas to agree to a 60-day ceasefire that he said had Israel's backing.
Economy
Fire that closed Heathrow traced to unrepaired transformer
A fire at an electrical substation that forced a shutdown at London's Heathrow Airport in March was likely caused by moisture entering electrical components, a problem first flagged in 2018, a report said Wednesday.
Politics
Gaza rescuers say Israeli strikes kill 14 as Trump teases ceasefire push
Gaza's civil defence agency said that Israeli strikes killed at least 14 people on Wednesday, as US President Donald Trump urged Palestinian group Hamas to agree to a 60-day ceasefire.
Economy
Asian markets mixed as trade deal cut-off looms
Asian markets swung Wednesday amid trade war worries after Donald Trump said he would not push back next week's tariff deadline, with Tokyo taking a hit from threats to ramp up Japanese levies.
Boulevard
Dalai Lama says he will have successor after his death
The exiled spiritual leader of Tibet confirmed Wednesday that he will have a successor when he dies, reassuring Buddhist followers around the globe that the 600-year-old institution of the Dalai Lama will continue.
Politics
Demining Ukraine: from drones to risking it with a rake
There were so many mines on Larisa Sysenko's small farm in Kamyanka in eastern Ukraine after the Russians were pushed out that she and her husband Viktor started demining it themselves -- with rakes.
Economy
Eggs en Provence: France's unique dinosaur egg trove
At the foot of Sainte Victoire, the mountain in Provence immortalised by Impressionist painter Paul Cezanne, a palaeontologist brushes meticulously through a mound of red clay looking for fossils.
Economy
'I lost my battle': warming sea killing Albania fishing
As dawn broke, fisherman Viktor Kocaj hauled his net on board his battered skiff, but after a whole night in the Adriatic, the catch was too small to even feed his family.
Culture
Combs Trial: Day three of jury debate after partial verdict reached
Jurors in the trial of music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs head back into deliberations Wednesday, aiming to reach a unanimous decision on the case's most serious charge of leading a criminal organization.
Economy
Giant Trump tax bill faces make-or-break vote in Congress
Donald Trump is seeking final approval Wednesday in the US Congress for his marquee tax and spending bill, with Republicans pinning their hopes on a narrow victory that will help seal the president's legacy.
Culture
Oasis: five favourite hits
Five best-loved classics from the bad boys of 1990s Britpop Oasis, who make their long-awaited comeback with a reunion tour kicking off in Cardiff on Friday.
Culture
'Finally': Oasis fans, young and old, gear up for reunion
Fans of all ages from around the world are gearing up for the Oasis reunion tour that many doubted would ever happen, with just two days to go until the opening concert in Cardiff.
EU to unveil long-delayed 2040 climate target
The EU will present its delayed 2040 emissions-reduction target Wednesday, sticking to its climate goals but with new flexibility to answer the concerns of member states that must greenlight the plans.
Politics
North Korea opens massive beach resort: state media
North Korea opened a massive resort area on its east coast, state media said Wednesday, with the tourism pet project of leader Kim Jong Un reportedly set to welcome Russian guests later this month.
Sports
'No roof' to Savea ability for ex-All Black Kaino before France Tests
Former New Zealand back-rower Jerome Kaino said there is "no roof" to abrasive No 8 Ardie Savea's ability before Saturday's first Test against a depleted France in Dunedin.
Sports
Alcaraz faces amateur hour against young Brit at Wimbledon
Unheralded British amateur Oliver Tarvet is targeting arguably the biggest upset in Wimbledon history when he pits his wits against champion Carlos Alcaraz on Wednesday.
Economy
'Writing is thinking': do students who use ChatGPT learn less?
When Jocelyn Leitzinger had her university students write about times in their lives they had witnessed discrimination, she noticed that a woman named Sally was the victim in many of the stories.
Boulevard
Australian airline Qantas says hit by 'significant' cyberattack
Australian airline Qantas said Wednesday it was investigating a "significant" cyberattack, after hackers infiltrated a system containing sensitive data on six million customers.
Politics
India exporters cautiously optimistic as US tariff deadline looms
Indian exporters are anxiously eyeing the possible reintroduction of Donald Trump's punishing tariffs next week, though many hold out hope for a last-minute reprieve.