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France braced for extreme heat threat in World Cup clash with Paraguay

England's Rashford unfazed by high-altitude Mexico World Cup test

Iranians begin to gather for Khamenei funeral ceremonies

In Brazil, Bolsonaro family airs feud ahead of elections

England v Mexico World Cup kickoff could be moved earlier: source

Postecoglou links up with Ronaldo at Al Nassr

Frustrated families demand recovery of Venezuela's earthquake dead

Sabalenka sets up Wimbledon last-16 clash with Osaka

Williams sisters return, Swiatek faces Eala test at Wimbledon

Dangerous heatwave hits peak temps along US east coast

'Ecstatic' Hamilton rolls back the years with Silverstone pole

Unexpected economic twist

AI and the Future of Wealth

Beijing's new Taiwan playbook

Russia’s dollar pivot

Adobe down 40%: Kodak moment?

Boomers: Selfish or Scapegoats?

Fentanyl trade unravels

Israel riled by US-Iran pact

Alaves end champions Barca's bid for 100-point record

Newly-crowned Spanish champions Barcelona suffered a 1-0 defeat by Alaves on Wednesday, ending their bid to match the all-time La Liga record points total of 100.

US jury begins deliberations on 737 MAX victim suit against Boeing

A Chicago jury began deliberations Wednesday afternoon in a suit brought against Boeing by family members of a 24-year-old American who perished in a 2019 Boeing 737 MAX crash.

PSG clinch fifth straight Ligue 1 title

Paris Saint-Germain secured their fifth straight French Ligue 1 title on Wednesday as Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's strike set up a decisive 2-0 win away to nearest rivals Lens.

Inter Milan win Italian Cup to secure domestic double

Inter Milan won the Italian Cup on Wednesday after beating Lazio 2-0 and completing a domestic double alongside their 21st Serie A title.

Man City see off Palace to keep pressure on Arsenal

Manchester City's second string eased past Crystal Palace 3-0 on Wednesday to climb just two points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal with two games remaining of a captivating title race.

Trump and Xi set for high-stakes talks in Beijing

US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are set to tackle thorny issues dividing the two superpowers when they meet in Beijing on Thursday, with Iran, trade and Taiwan on the cards.

S&P 500, Nasdaq end at records as oil prices retreat

Major Wall Street stock indices shrugged off a surprisingly big jump in US inflation Wednesday and pushed to fresh records on artificial intelligence bullishness and hopes for ths US-China summit.

Iran holds World Cup send-off for national football team

Iran held a send-off ceremony Wednesday for the national football team as it prepared to play in the 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.

McIlroy's toe 'totally fine' after nine-hole PGA practice

Rory McIlroy said his nagging right pinky toe injury was "totally fine" after playing a nine-hole practice round on Wednesday at Aronimink ahead of the PGA Championship.