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Bayern boss Kompany out of hospital after meningeal irritation
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Hollywood producer Kennedy to head LA28 Olympic ceremony plans
Oscar-nominated film producer Kathleen Kennedy was named on Wednesday to oversee preparations for the opening and closing ceremonies at the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles.
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Russell calls on Scotland to 'kick on' and beat big teams
Finn Russell is desperate to help Scotland produce the consistency needed to win a major tournament as he eyes his 100th cap heading into a year of major events culminating in the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
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Kane watches as Bayern cruise into German Cup last 16
Newly-crowned Ballon d'Or winner Harry Kane was left on the bench as Bayern Munich sailed to a 6-1 win over second-tier Magdeburg in the German Cup last 32 on Wednesday.
Djokovic wins Basel opener to boost ATP Finals bid
Novak Djokovic dug deep to overcome Ugo Humbert in three sets in his opening match in Basel on Wednesday, keeping his bid to qualify for the season-ending ATP Finals on course.
Chiefs sign ex-Ravens kicker suspended over sex allegations
Former Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs on Wednesday after serving a 10-game NFL suspension for allegations of sexual misconduct made by multiple women.
Inglis and Carey put Australia in command of South Africa decider
Josh Inglis and Alex Carey added an unbeaten 145 for the fifth wicket as Australia took a first innings lead on the second day of the third Test against South Africa at Newlands on Wednesday.
Perez extends Cadillac deal to 2029
Sergio Perez has extended his contract with Cadillac until 2029 with the Mexican and his team announcing the news on Wednesday, ahead of his home grand prix taking place this weekend.
Inglis, Carey put Australia in command of South Africa decider
Josh Inglis and Alex Carey added an unbeaten 145 for the fifth wicket as Australia took a first innings lead on the second day of the third Test against South Africa at Newlands on Wednesday.
A throne on wheels, popemobiles star in new Vatican show
Popemobiles past and present from German automaker Mercedes-Benz are the stars of a new show at the Vatican Museums, emblematic vehicles that serve to bring the pope closer to his flock.
Spain high-speed train crash kills 68, injures over 100
A high-speed train collision south of Madrid killed 68 people and injured scores more on Wednesday, with the toll likely to rise, authorities said, in one of Europe's deadliest such disasters this century.
UK woman drugged by husband tells rape trial she woke up bound
A woman who was raped and drugged by her then-husband for years told a UK court Wednesday how she woke to find herself blindfolded and restrained with a stranger in her bedroom.
Spain high-speed train collision kills 64, injures over 100
A high-speed train collision south of Madrid killed 64 people and injured scores more on Wednesday, with the toll likely to rise, authorities said in one of Europe's deadliest such disasters this century.
Eala recovers to move into Tokyo quarter-finals
Philippine sensation Alexandra Eala came from behind to beat Talia Gibson 4-6, 6-2, 6-0 in Tokyo on Wednesday and said "it took a lot to turn that match around".
COPs 'bunch of baloney' says Panama as it vies to host nature summit
Despite campaigning to host the next COP nature summit, Panama's Environment Minister Juan Carlos Navarro has a blunt view of the UN-led negotiations he says are little more than "hypocrisy contests".
Denmark mulls banning turbo chickens
Denmark's animal welfare minister said Wednesday that he wants to introduce a ban on the farming of fast-growing "turbo chickens," first nationally but ultimately, across Europe.
Odegaard urges Arsenal to move on after Fleetwood upset
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has insisted "we can't feel sorry for ourselves" and must move on quickly following their stunning loss away to fourth-tier Fleetwood in the League Cup.
Spain high-speed train collision kills 31, injures 80
A high-speed train collision south of Madrid killed 31 people and injured 80 on Wednesday, with the toll likely to rise, regional authorities said, in Spain's second such disaster this year.
UK comedian Brand tells rape trial 'consent is fundamental'
British comedian and actor Russell Brand told his rape trial on Wednesday he believed consent was "fundamental" to sexual relations, as he gave evidence for the first time.
Shadman guides Bangladesh to 213-3 in West Indies Test
Opener Shadman Islam hit an unbeaten 99 to steer Bangladesh to 213-3 on the opening day of the first Test against West Indies on Wednesday.
Spain high-speed train collision kills 30
A collision between two high-speed trains south of Madrid killed 30 people on Wednesday and the toll could rise, regional authorities said in Spain's second such disaster this year.
No penalty practice for Fleetwood hero Haughey before he downs Arsenal
Fleetwood shootout star Conor Haughey did not even practise penalties before his decisive spot-kick saw the fourth-tier side knock Premier League champions Arsenal out of the League Cup in one of the all-time great upsets.
Springboks pick six uncapped players for Nations Championship
South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus named six uncapped players on Wednesday for the northern hemisphere leg of the Nations Championship.
Cross-border abductions threaten Kenya's status as dissident refuge
Tanzanian opposition figure Apolinary Boniface Margwe narrowly escaped a kidnapping attempt in Kenya this week. One of his colleagues was not so lucky -- highlighting the threat of cross-border abductions in east Africa.
Cyclone eases after lashing India coast, no deaths reported
Ferocious winds and torrential rain lashed India's southeastern coast after a cyclone made landfall on Wednesday, but officials said there were no initial reports of deaths and the storm later began to ease.
India vows action after first cheetah shot dead
India has vowed "swift action" after a cheetah was shot dead, the first such killing since the country began reintroducing the animals in 2022, the government said Wednesday.
Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren on the joys of filming 'MobLand'
Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren have found they quite enjoy mob life, as they embody the dangerous and volatile criminal boss couple Conrad and Maeve Harrigan in "MobLand."
Mbappe furore rages on in China, but Mao comments censored
Kylian Mbappe struggled to dissipate anger on Chinese social media on Wednesday despite apologising for his comments on Mao Zedong that cost him several commercial deals in the huge market.
Judges set to rule on Australian mushroom killer's appeal
Australian mushroom murderer Erin Patterson will learn Friday if she has succeeded in overturning her conviction for killing three people with a poisoned beef Wellington lunch.
Syria reopens Jordan border crossing after mending ties
Syria reopened its main border crossing with Jordan on Wednesday as the two countries reaffirmed ties that were strained by a deadly retaliatory strike by Jordanian forces.
Rays win thriller to thwart Brewers in World Series
The Tampa Bay Rays staged a dramatic extra-innings rally to keep their World Series dream alive on Tuesday, walking off a 4-3 victory against the Milwaukee Brewers to avoid a clean sweep.
Cyclone Arnab lashes India coast, no deaths reported
Ferocious winds and torrential rain lashed India's southeastern coast after a cyclone made landfall on Wednesday, but there were no initial reports of deaths, a top official said.
Reigning champ Knicks earn first win against Pistons
The NBA reigning champion New York Knicks finally got their first win of the season, beating the Detroit Pistons 111-97 Tuesday with 27 points from Karl-Anthony Towns and 23 from Jalen Brunson.
US to grant Flavio Bolsonaro visa as he flees Brazil after election loss
Defeated right-wing presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro will be granted entry into the United States, Washington said Tuesday, amid media reports that he has left Brazil for the country despite a court order banning his exit.
Runners swap streets for shopping malls as haze chokes Singapore
The pounding of running shoes echoes through a Singapore shopping mall as fitness enthusiasts desperate to exercise take refuge from choking haze.