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Injured Serena's Wimbledon doubles bid with sister Venus in doubt
Serena Williams could be forced to pull out of the Wimbledon doubles event after the American legend suffered a knee injury in her first round singles defeat.
German FA headquarters searched in Euro 2024 graft probe
Investigators raided Germany's football association headquarters and other locations across the country Wednesday as part of a probe into corruption linked to the Euro 2024 tournament.
Village People singer Victor Willis dies at 74
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for US President Donald Trump, has died, his spouse said in a Facebook post on Wednesday. He was 74.
Genesio replaces Beye as Marseille boss
Marseille said on Wednesday Bruno Genesio has replaced Habib Beye as coach of the Ligue 1 club.
Thousands rush to get tickets for Bayeux Tapestry's UK show
Thousands rushed to get tickets Wednesday for the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition in London, with the 11th-century artwork depicting the 1066 Norman conquest of England set to be transported from France for its first showing in the UK.
Catholic society defies Vatican again by ordaining new bishops
The Society of Saint Pius X consecrated four new bishops on Wednesday in defiance of Pope Leo XIV, who pleaded with the ultra-traditionalist breakaway group to turn back from what he called a "schismatic act" with Rome.
Breakaway Catholic society defies Vatican again by ordaining bishops
Decades after triggering a rift with the Vatican by consecrating bishops in 1988, the Society of Saint Pius X was doing it again on Wednesday -- in defiance of Pope Leo XIV.
World's oceans break June heat record: EU monitor
The world's oceans just experienced their hottest June on record and could set fresh highs in the months ahead as El Nino and climate change drive temperatures even higher, scientists said Wednesday.
Venezuelans search, suffer one week after deadly quakes
Venezuelans, with help from around the world, were still searching Wednesday for survivors a week after massive earthquakes killed nearly 2,000 and left thousands unaccounted for.
Ronaldo and Modric struggle to defy Father Time at World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric will make history when two outfield players aged over 40 face off for the first time in a World Cup as Portugal take on Croatia in Friday's last-32 clash.
England face DR Congo hurdle, USA prepare for World Cup moment in spotlight
England take on the Democratic Republic of Congo at the World Cup on Wednesday looking for a place in the last 16 while co-hosts the USA prepare for the biggest match in their football history.
Duffy returns for New Zealand against West Indies
Seamer Jacob Duffy was named Wednesday to play the upcoming five-match ODI series against the West Indies after sitting out New Zealand's 2-1 Test series win against England for the birth of his first child.
Majestic Olise raises France to another level at World Cup
That France are more than living up to their status as favourites at this World Cup may be down to the goals of captain Kylian Mbappe, but also in a large part to the creative genius of Michael Olise.
Mbappe dazzles as France march on at World Cup; Norway, Mexico advance
Kylian Mbappe extended his red-hot scoring streak to fire France past Sweden and into the last 16 of the World Cup on Tuesday as Norway and Mexico both won their opening knockout round games.
Mexico see off Ecuador to break 40-year World Cup curse
Mexico turned on the style at their iconic Azteca Stadium on Tuesday, brushing Ecuador aside 2-0 to break their World Cup knockout curse dating back 40 years.
US govt lifts restrictions on powerful AI models, Anthropic says
Anthropic will soon begin restoring access globally to its most powerful AI models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5, after the US government lifted a restriction on where they could be released, the company said Tuesday.
After 250 years, the 'American dream' is tarnished but alive
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Madison Square Garden: from Nazis to Knicks, and now... Taylor's wedding?
New York's iconic Madison Square Garden, the apparent venue for pop sensation Taylor Swift's weekend wedding to NFL superstar Travis Kelce, is a storied arena that has hosted memorable basketball and hockey clashes, celebrity weddings and even a Nazi rally.
'I'm going to stay calm': 48 hours under the rubble in Venezuela
Andrea Canonico focused on her breathing to stay calm as she lay trapped under a building that had crumbled during the two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela last week.
Venezuela quake survivors cherish kindness of strangers
Queues to receive aid in Venezuela's La Guaira get longer every day, as people made homeless by two horrific earthquakes last week have nowhere else to go.
Mexico v Ecuador World Cup game delayed by one hour: FIFA
The World Cup last-32 game between Mexico and Ecuador at the Estadio Azteca on Tuesday has been delayed by one hour due to heavy rain and lightning, FIFA said.
Potter admits Sweden couldn't live with France in World Cup defeat
Sweden coach Graham Potter admitted his side could not compete with a brilliant France team as they went out of the World Cup with a 3-0 defeat in the last 32 on Tuesday.
Tuchel refuses to dampen England World Cup expectations
Thomas Tuchel said England should be expected to beat DR Congo in the World Cup last 32 on Wednesday, but is wary of facing a side that he believes has already overachieved to reach the knockout stages.
US coach dismisses European jinx ahead of Bosnia clash
Coach Mauricio Pochettino dismissed the United States' dismal recent record against European sides as a "coincidence" ahead of Wednesday's hugely anticipated World Cup knockout clash against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Mbappe hails unity as France rally around Deschamps at World Cup
Kylian Mbappe said France had united behind coach Didier Deschamps after the death of his mother, as a resounding 3-0 win over Sweden on Tuesday booked them a place in the World Cup last 16.
Mbappe fires France into World Cup last 16, Norway advance
Kylian Mbappe extended his red-hot scoring streak to fire France past Sweden and into the last 16 of the World Cup on Tuesday as Erling Haaland sealed Norway's first ever knockout round victory in a 2-1 defeat of Ivory Coast.
Mbappe scores twice as France breeze past Sweden into World Cup last 16
Kylian Mbappe scored twice and Michael Olise was in scintillating form as France beat Sweden 3-0 at the World Cup on Tuesday and set up a last-16 clash with Paraguay.
Belgium fully fit ahead of Senegal tie at World Cup, says Garcia
Belgium coach Rudi Garcia says his side head into their World Cup last-32 clash with Senegal in better physical condition, with a fully fit squad boosting confidence ahead of the knockout stage.
Haaland hailed as 'greatest' after more World Cup heroics
Erling Haaland was described as "devastating" and "the greatest goalscorer in the world" after pouncing for a dramatic late winner on Tuesday for Norway at the World Cup.
DR Congo have 'nothing to lose' in England World Cup clash
DR Congo coach Sebastien Desabre said all the pressure is on England for their World Cup last-32 meeting on Wednesday as his side have already achieved their targets.
Koeman steps down as Netherlands coach after World Cup exit
Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman said on Tuesday he was stepping down after his team were knocked out of the World Cup by Morocco in the last 32.
Valiant Serena beaten on Wimbledon return, Swiatek survives scare
Serena Williams suffered a dramatic first-round defeat on her return to singles tennis at Wimbledon on Tuesday as she succumbed to inspired Australian youngster Maya Joint, while Iga Swiatek started her title defence with a nervy win.