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Websites go dark worldwide as AI exposes critical security flaws
Government agencies and companies around the world shut down websites Wednesday after two critical flaws came to light involving PHP, a programming language that is the basis for a large share of the internet.
Canadian publisher says novelist Orelien used AI to write novel
The publisher of acclaimed Haitian-Canadian writer Thelyson Orelien said on Wednesday it had confirmed that he used artificial intelligence to help write his novel "It Was Either That or Die."
Defense in Maradona death trial seeks acquittal of doctor
A lawyer for Leopoldo Luque, a doctor charged in the 2020 death of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona, declared in closing arguments Wednesday that his client was innocent and had been made a "scapegoat."
Trump faces fresh questions over ties to 'humanitarian' Putin
US President Donald Trump's pivot away from Ukraine has triggered fresh questions about his attachment to Russian leader Vladimir Putin, the man a top American envoy flattered on Wednesday as a "humanitarian."
Jansen, Rabada put South Africa in sight of win over Australia
Marco Jansen and Kagiso Rabada bowled South Africa to within sight of a series-levelling victory on the fourth day of the second Test at St George's Park on Wednesday.
Hansen back in Ireland squad for Nations Championship
Mack Hansen has been recalled to Ireland's squad for next month's Nations Championship fixtures after almost a year of injury-enforced exile from international rugby union.
Low Rhine weighed on German growth: central bank
The German economy likely contracted in the third quarter as record low levels on the Rhine river caused by heatwaves and drought hampered goods shipments, the central bank said Wednesday.
Kremlin sees little 'substance' in Ukraine peace ideas
Russia is open to resuming trilateral talks with Washington and Kyiv towards ending the Ukraine war, the Kremlin said after Vladimir Putin met US special envoy Steve Witkoff Wednesday, but decried little "substance" in new Ukrainian and European approaches.
OpenAI says its AI agents disabled their own safety monitors
OpenAI has revealed that two of its artificial intelligence agents disabled or weakened systems built to catch them misbehaving, with one later denying it had done so.
Top Arab-Israeli election candidate tells AFP Netanyahu win would be 'catastrophe'
A leading Arab candidate who could emerge as a kingmaker in next week's Israeli elections warned on Wednesday of disaster if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu won again, voicing hope for high Arab turnout.
Alldritt returns as France call up seven newcomers for Nations Championship
Flanker Gregory Alldritt returns to the France squad after a year away as coach Fabien Galthie also named seven newcomers on Wednesday to prepare for next month's Nations Championship matches.
South African rugby player's death due to 'aortic dissection'
South African lock Hyron Andrews, who was found dead in his team's hotel ahead of a Champions Cup match in France, died due to a "tear in the aorta", his franchise Lions announced on Wednesday.
UN issues call to arms to combat off-the-charts El Nino
The El Nino weather phenomenon gripping the planet is heading off the charts, the United Nations warned Wednesday, saying countries should take urgent action to prepare for the worst.
France's Macron lands in Riyadh on surprise 'solidarity' visit
French President Emmanuel Macron landed in Riyadh in a surprise "solidarity" visit, making him the first Western leader to touch down in the kingdom since Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis intensified their attacks this month.
Nigeria Ebola case matches DR Congo strain
The Ebola case detected in Nigeria is the Bundibugyo strain behind a major DR Congo outbreak, officials said Wednesday, marking the spread of the deadly disease to points across Africa.
Around the world, far right blames immigrants for French protests
Right-wing politicians around the world have seized on France's riots, casting immigration as the culprit ahead of tense elections testing their own populist credentials.
Musk's SpaceX helps launch stock market gains
Stock markets mostly rose Wednesday, with sentiment boosted by news that Elon Musk's SpaceX reported its first quarterly profit as a publicly traded company.
South Africa eases fuel pain as growth slows
South Africa announced fresh fuel-relief measures on Wednesday to cushion motorists and commuters battered by record pump prices as uncertainty roils global energy markets.
Rose salutes Bournemouth's past heroes ahead of AC Milan clash
Bournemouth manager Marco Rose paid tribute Wednesday to the team that helped preserve the club's English Football League status as they prepare to face Italian giants AC Milan in a landmark European fixture.
Woody Allen shoots new movie in Madrid
Veteran Hollywood director Woody Allen is shooting his latest film on the streets of Madrid as the Spanish capital seeks to burnish its status as a global cinema hub.
Argentina's Milei calls Spain PM Sanchez a 'dictator' in Madrid visit
Argentina's far-right President Javier Milei called Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez a "dictator" in a visit to Madrid on Wednesday, urging voters to oust the Socialist leader in upcoming elections.
Nvidia's Huang urges Europe to go all in on AI
European companies from automakers to drug firms to banks need to embrace artificial intelligence, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said Wednesday, as the continent looks to capitalise on the technology even as the United States and China drive its development.
Barca's Olmo injured for a month, misses Clasico
Barcelona midfielder Dani Olmo will miss Sunday's Clasico in La Liga against Real Madrid after being ruled out for around a month through injury on Wednesday.
Five things to know as French bond yield tops 5%
A sell-off in French government bonds amid a budget standoff and after violent protests pushed the yield on the benchmark 10-year note past five percent Wednesday, the highest level since 2002.
Impacts of UK's new North Sea gas drilling
With wars in the Middle East and Ukraine putting pressure on global energy markets, Britain has approved drilling at a controversial North Sea gas field in a bid to strengthen its energy security.
'Complete threat' Ngumoha excites Liverpool captain Van Dijk
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said there was "much more to come" from Rio Ngumoha following the teenage winger's central role in a thrilling Champions League win over Villarreal.
Jansen takes five for South Africa as Australia forced to follow on
Marco Jansen took five wickets as Australia crashed to 99 all out in reply to South Africa's first innings of 425-9 declared on the fourth day of the second Test at St George's Park on Wednesday.
'The fishing's terrible': Deforestation devastates C.Africa river
Sitting in his narrow dugout canoe, Jean-Romeo Senguemboli frowned at the meagre catch in his nets on the Central African Republic's Mbali River, where experts say deforestation is devastating the fish population.
Toulouse v Troyes Ligue 1 game postponed as France gripped by unrest
The Ligue 1 match between Toulouse and Troyes this weekend has has pushed back a day at the request of local authorities struggling to contain unrest in France, the French league (LFP) announced on Wednesday.
France's tourism sector worried about impact of riots
The images of France's riots posted and broadcast around the world have cast a pall on the country's important tourism sector, with many fearing worse consequences if violence returns.
PSG winger Kvaratskhelia's season in doubt after torn ACL
Paris Saint-Germain could be without star winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia for the rest of the season after he tore his ACL in the Champions League win against Barcelona while Ousmane Dembele also faces weeks out of action, the European champions said on Wednesday.
Macron takes aim at Trump for using France riots for election gain
President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday took an apparent swipe at counterpart Donald Trump of exploiting France's riots for advantage in the US midterm election battle, as Paris prepared for more protests this weekend.