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Israeli settlement winemaker defiant after UK-led trade sanctions
Britain has said it will have nothing more from Israeli settlement businesses like Psagot winery in the occupied West Bank. But on Wednesday, as the clink of bottles mingled with chatter from customers, some armed with automatic weapons, the owners were defiant.
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Josh Kerr: I pick my races and never get 'greedy'
World mile record holder Josh Kerr says he "loves racing" and he aims to sign off a spectacular season with victory at the Ultimate Championship this weekend -- but he shrugged off criticism from his old foe Jakob Ingebrigtsen.
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PSG's Lee set to join Athletico
Paris Saint-Germain's South Korea attacker Lee Kang-In is set to join Athletico Madrid in a deal worth almost 40 million euros ($45.7 million), a source told AFP on Wednesday.
Rogers backs Kane to outshine Haaland in World Cup showdown
England's Morgan Rogers backed Harry Kane to come out on top when he faces Norway's Erling Haaland in an enticing battle between the World Cup sharpshooters on Saturday.
UN launches appeal for nearly $300 mn in Venezuela quake relief
The United Nations launched an urgent appeal Wednesday for nearly $300 million towards Venezuela earthquake relief operations after the death toll from the disaster rose to more than 3,600 people.
US to remove Syria from terror blacklist, in new boost to Sharaa
The United States said Wednesday it will delist Syria as a state sponsor of terrorism, a decades-old designation that severely impeded investment, in a new vote of confidence in leader Ahmed al-Sharaa.
Justin Bieber added to 11-minute World Cup final halftime show
Justin Bieber has been added to the star-packed lineup of the first-ever World Cup final halftime show as organizers confirmed Wednesday that the entire musical performance will last 11 minutes.
Court rejects Trump request to restore his name to Kennedy Center
A US appeals court on Wednesday rejected President Donald Trump's request to have his name restored to the facade of the Kennedy Center while he fights its removal.
Fery targets Wimbledon final birthday present after royal seal of approval
Arthur Fery is targeting a fairytale Wimbledon final on his birthday after the history-making British wildcard got a good luck message from the Queen.
MLB pitching great Verlander to retire after 2026 season
Three-time Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander, the oldest active player in Major League Baseball at 43, will retire after the 2026 season, he said on Wednesday.
Egypt file complaint against referee after World Cup exit
The Egyptian football federation said on Wednesday it had asked for the officiating team from the Pharaohs' 3-2 defeat to Argentina in the last 16 of the World Cup to be thrown out of the competition.
Women's semi-finalists in uncharted territory at Wimbledon
Coco Gauff, Karolina Muchova, Marta Kostyuk and Linda Noskova all have their sights set on reaching a first Wimbledon final as they make their last-four debuts at the All England Club.
Shocked and shaken, Venezuela quake survivors get psychological help
Daniela Lopez, 40, weeps as she speaks with the psychologist. She clutches her thighs, then her chair, crying and occasionally looking up at the sky, as if searching for answers.
US man jailed after swapping 17th century manuscript
A California man who swapped a library's 17th century Chinese manuscript for a fake was jailed for a year on Wednesday after admitting to stealing a major artwork.
France, Morocco kick off blockbuster World Cup quarter-finals
France begin their final push for a third World Cup crown on Thursday when they take on Morocco in a blockbuster showdown to kick off a star-studded quarter-final line-up.
Amorim hails 'ambitious' AC Milan, promises to learn Italian
Former Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim embraced the challenge ahead of him on taking on the AC Milan hot-seat when he held his first press conference on Wednesday.
Cancer survivor Traeen takes the long road to Tour yellow
Torstein Traeen has always taken the long route in his career but at the age of 30 he finally wore the coveted Tour de France yellow jersey on Wednesday, four years after he was diagnosed with cancer.
New York building that buckled now 'stable,' says mayor
The high-rise building under renovation that buckled in the heart of Manhattan, forcing the evacuation of thousands of local residents and workers, is now "stable," New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Wednesday.
'Unbelievable' Kooij wins Tour de France 5th stage in chaotic sprint finish
Dutch debutant Olav Kooij won the fifth stage of the Tour de France in a chaotic sprint finish sparked by a crash five kilometres from the line that scuppered several teams' hopes.
McIlroy hoping for 'home' comforts at Scottish, British Opens
Rory McIlroy said on Wednesday he hopes staying at "home" will stand him in good stead for the upcoming Scottish Open and next week's British Open.
Britain's Fery to face Zverev in Wimbledon semi-finals
British wildcard Arthur Fery extended his sensational Wimbledon run into a semi-final against French Open champion Alexander Zverev, after Marta Kostyuk set up a women's last-four clash against Linda Noskova on Wednesday.
Noskova aims to emulate Kvitova after reaching first Wimbledon semi
Linda Noskova wants to emulate childhood hero Petra Kvitova after the Czech ninth seed reached her first Wimbledon semi-final with a 6-3, 7-5 win against Belgium's Elise Mertens on Wednesday.
Zverev sees off Fritz to make first Wimbledon semi-final
French Open champion Alexander Zverev romped to a comprehensive victory over Taylor Fritz on Wednesday to reach his first Wimbledon semi-final, where he will face British wildcard Arthur Fery.
Britain's Fery becomes first wildcard to reach Wimbledon semis in 25 years
Arthur Fery became the first man to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals as a wildcard in 25 years after the Briton extended his fairytale run with a stunning victory against Flavio Cobolli on Wednesday.
Korda chases third major as Kim revisits Evian-winning chip
The Evian Championship tees off by the lake in Evian on Thursday with Nelly Korda chasing a third women's major of the season and Grace Kim returning to the scene of her dramatic win last year.
'The Pitt,' 'Hacks' lead Emmy nominations
Gritty medical drama "The Pitt" and inter-generational comedy "Hacks" on Wednesday topped the nominations for the Emmys, television's equivalent of the Oscars.
Kooij wins Tour de France 5th stage in chaotic sprint finish
Dutch debutant Olav Kooij won the fifth stage of the Tour de France in a chaotic sprint finish after a crash just over five kilometres from the line.
France lose appeal against Olise booking at World Cup
France coach Didier Deschamps revealed Wednesday that an appeal against a yellow card shown to Michael Olise in the World Cup last-16 win over Paraguay had been rejected by FIFA.
Putellas joins star cast at London City Lionesses
Two-time women's Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas has joined London City Lionesses in the latest coup for the Women's Super League (WSL) side owned by American billionaire Michele Kang.
Vast crowds mourn Khamenei in Iraq's holy cities
Massive crowds filled Iraq's holy cities and their shrines to mourn Iran's slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei during a funeral procession ahead of his burial back home.
Hong Kong's Robert Wun: the bold Millennial conquering Haute Couture
Five years ago, Hong Kong-born designer Robert Wun was working from his kitchen -- now he dresses some of the world's best-known entertainers.
Uber Eats, Deliveroo say will give France drivers break when too hot
Uber Eats and Deliveroo on Wednesday said they would impose afternoon breaks for food delivery cyclists in parts of France under severe heat warnings, in a measure not so far applicable despite high temperatures.
Kostyuk sets up Wimbledon semi-final against Noskova
Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk cruised past Jasmine Paolini on Wednesday to book a Wimbledon semi-final clash with Linda Noskova, before Alexander Zverev and Flavio Cobolli attempt to set up a rematch of their French Open final.
Noskova reaches first Wimbledon semi-final
Czech ninth seed Linda Noskova reached her first Wimbledon semi-final with a 6-3, 7-5 win against Belgium's Elise Mertens on Wednesday.