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US to let Israelis enter visa-free, citing less discrimination
The United States said Wednesday it will start letting Israelis visit without visas after concluding its ally reduced discrimination against Arab Americans, an assessment rejected by some lawmakers and activists.
Shortlisted entries for UK's Turner Prize go on display
An exhibition of the shortlisted Turner Prize nominees opened on England's south coast on Wednesday, with four artists vying for the most prestigious -- and often controversial -- award in British art.
Djokovic, Bale star in Ryder Cup celebrity match
Novak Djokovic and Gareth Bale played seven holes on the Ryder Cup course during a celebrity match on Wednesday, with the tennis star enjoying the "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity".
Zhang fires Olympic warning as China narrowly miss world record
Zhang Yufei blasted the fastest time of the year Wednesday to win Asian Games 100m butterfly gold and bolster her status as a favourite for the Paris Olympics.
Stocks edge higher but caution abounds over US rate fears
US and European stock markets staged small rebounds on Wednesday after heavy selling on expectations that inflation will keep US interest rates high, which also drove investors to seek safety in the dollar.
UK's first drug consumption room approved
The UK's first official drug consumption room for illegal drugs will open in Scotland after receiving approval Wednesday, after years of arguments over the controversial harm-reduction policy for addicts.
Amrabat backs Man Utd to do 'something big' after troubled start
Sofyan Amrabat believes Manchester United can still do "something big" this season after the Morocco midfielder helped his troubled side get back on track.
German maestro to take baton from Barenboim at Berlin opera
Berlin said Wednesday German maestro Christian Thielemann would succeed world-renowned conductor and pianist Daniel Barenboim as general musical director of its State Opera following his resignation due to ill health.
Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania named joint hosts of 2027 AFCON
The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, while Morocco will stage the 2025 edition, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced on Wednesday.
Nearly half of Karabakh population flees Azerbaijan's control
Armenia said Wednesday that nearly half of Nagorno-Karabakh's population has fled the enclave since Azerbaijan crushed the rebels' decades-long fight for an independent state last week.
Soaring Trump snubs second Republican debate to meet auto workers
Republican hopefuls will hold their second presidential debate Wednesday in California but the party's runaway frontrunner, scandal-plagued former president Donald Trump, will reduce them to a sideshow by snubbing the event.
Aragon, Kazakhstan on 2024 calendar as MotoGP slates record 22 races
The Aragon Grand Prix returns to the MotoGP circuit and Kazakhstan will finally host its first race in a record 22-race calendar for 2024, which was published on Wednesday.
Ajax misery deepens with 4-0 loss in rescheduled 'Klassieker'
The crisis at Dutch giants Ajax went from bad to worse Wednesday as arch-rivals Feyenoord piled on the misery, completing a 4-0 win in a game rescheduled after crowd violence.
Ukraine, Poland to boycott UEFA competitions featuring Russian teams
Ukrainian football teams will boycott all competitions featuring Russian sides while Poland will refuse to play against teams from the country, their national federations said on Wednesday following a decision by UEFA to lift a ban on Russia's youth sides.
Beatboxers battle in Britain as global community grows
Beatboxers from Britain and beyond have been showcasing their skills at a nightclub in Birmingham, central England, with an influx of newcomers meeting each other for the first time since the pandemic.
Tanzania kills millions of birds to save rice fields
Tanzania has culled millions of quelea birds to prevent them from destroying rice fields, using drones and planes to monitor commercial farms, the country's plants and pesticides watchdog said Wednesday.
France hopes for 'ambitious' growth in budget plan
The French government on Wednesday presented a budget plan based on a buoyant growth prediction that raised eyebrows at France's public finance watchdog.
Gattuso tipped to take over at crisis club Marseille
Gennaro Gattuso is expected to be named as the new coach of French giants Marseille following the resignation of Marcelino Garcia Toral last week, sources close to the discussions said on Wednesday.
56,000 Pakistan schools shut over eye virus outbreak
More than 56,000 Pakistan schools will shut for the rest of the week in a bid to curb a mass outbreak of a contagious eye virus, officials said Wednesday.
Swiatek, Pegula into Pan Pacific Open quarter-finals
Four-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek and world number four Jessica Pegula surged into the quarter-finals of the WTA Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo on Wednesday with straight-sets victories.
UK approves new North Sea oil production, angering green groups
Britain on Wednesday authorised oil and gas production in its largest undeveloped field to bolster its energy security, one week after the government diluted its net zero targets, triggering further condemnation by environmentalists.
Marsh hits 96 as Australia make 352-7 against India
Mitchell Marsh made 96 in an Australian batting onslaught of 352-7 against India that raised hopes of a consolation win in Wednesday's third and final one-day international.
Decarbonising shipping to cost over $100 bn per year: UN
The UN called for rapid decarbonisation of the shipping industry on Wednesday, warning that the price tag could top $100 billion a year as the sector's emissions continue to swell.
Indonesia bans goods transactions on social media platforms
Indonesia has banned goods transactions on social media platforms in a new regulation, its trade minister said Wednesday, as Jakarta aims to rein in direct sales on major platforms it says are harming millions of small businesses.
Asian Games card players bridge yawning generation gap
With some players in their 70s and opponents young enough to be their grandchildren, age is just a number for bridge competitors engaged in a battle of wits at the Asian Games.
Stock markets diverge as uncertain outlook buoys dollar
World stocks markets were mixed Wednesday as the dollar hit multi-month peaks on expectations of more hikes to US interest rates to combat persistently high inflation.
Last stop in Ukraine: Russian POWs' long wait to get home
Rising from their tables after the meal, the Russian prisoners of war shouted in Ukrainian "Thank you for lunch!"
Spain find fragile peace and progress after Rubiales scandal
Spain's women's national team took one step towards the Olympic Games and several more towards equality, over a tense fortnight out of which a fragile peace emerged.
Spain's Feijoo loses parliamentary vote to become PM
Alberto Nunez-Feijoo saw his bid to become Spain's next prime minister rejected by parliament on Wednesday, with the right-wing opposition leader lacking the support to pass a key vote.
Poland says open to Ukraine grain proposals ahead of talks
Poland's agriculture minister said on Wednesday that his country remained open to a Ukrainian proposal for a grain import licensing system, adding that the thorny issue would be discussed in the coming weeks.
Sweet 13! China's Cui queen of the skateboard teens at Asian Games
Thirteen-year-old Cui Chenxi became China's youngest gold medallist at the Asian Games in Hangzhou when she won the women's street skateboarding event on Wednesday.
At least 100 killed as fire engulfs Iraq wedding hall
At least 100 people were killed when a fire ripped through a crowded Iraqi wedding hall, officials said Wednesday, pointing to indoor fireworks as the likely cause for the blaze that sparked a panicked stampede for the exits.