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Alcaraz falls to Shelton in epic latest-ever US Open finish
Carlos Alcaraz tumbled out of the US Open quarter-finals at 3:34 am Wednesday, falling to Ben Shelton in an epic five-set thriller that broke the record for latest finish ever at Flushing Meadows.
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Cape Verde lost 2-0 to Ghana in Morocco on Wednesday as they failed to match the feat of fellow Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) debutants Malawi.
FIFA proposal 'an opportunity but not an obligation', says Infantino
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that the proposed launch of a private subsidiary to expoit the commercial benefits of the World Cup was "an opportunity but not an obligation".
US actor Jared Leto denies latest accusations of sexual assault
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Mancini wants Italy back to trophy-winning ways
Newly-appointed Italy coach Roberto Mancini said Wednesday he was dreaming of bagging a major trophy, the Azzurri having missed out on the last three World Cups.
Torrey Pines added to new PGA Tour top-level series from 2028
The US PGA Tour's annual tournament at Torrey Pines in California will be added to the top-tier Championship Series starting in 2028, organizers announced Wednesday.
Eala beats defending champ Fernandez in Washington
Filipina rising star Alexandra Eala dumped out defending champion Leylah Fernandez to reach the quarter-finals of the Washington Open on Wednesday.
US man accused of destroying evidence by wiping phone at airport
A US citizen is facing charges for allegedly supplying US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents with a passcode that erased the contents of his phone during an airport interrogation.
Korda seeks 'control' as she chases history at women's British Open
Nelly Korda said Wednesday that her attitude was to "control what you can control" as she seeks a historic third major of the season at the women's British Open.
BTS pulls out of Grammys after Asian pop category introduction
Global K-pop sensation BTS said on Wednesday they will not submit their music for next year's Grammy Awards, following the Recording Academy's introduction of new categories that include the Best Asian Pop Music Performance.
Judge orders Amy Winehouse's father to pay nearly £1mn to her friends
The father of British music sensation Amy Winehouse was Wednesday ordered to pay £950,000 ($1.26 million) to his late daughter's friends, who he unsuccessfully sued for auctioning the singer's clothes and other items.
Brazil court scrutinizes Jair Bolsonaro deepfake endorsing son
Brazil's Supreme Court has demanded an explanation from former president Jair Bolsonaro, after an AI-generated version of him appeared in a video urging supporters to back his son Flavio Bolsonaro in October elections.
'I started crying': Battle to tame fresh blaze near French seaside
To one side, blue sky, to the other, ashen smog, as erratic winds fanned the flames from the forest fire threatening to raze even more of the French coast.
Irish singer, musician Glen Hansard killed in motorbike crash at 56
Oscar-winning Irish musician and actor Glen Hansard, who starred in the 1991 cult film "The Commitments", died on Wednesday, his agent said, with reports suggesting he was killed in a motorcycle crash.
Former top US Covid expert Fauci declines to answer hostile Senate questioning
The former top US infectious disease official on Wednesday faced adversarial questioning from Republican senators about the origins of Covid-19, and on the advice of lawyers invoked his constitutional right not to answer, casting the hearing as a character assassination.
Neymar says his time playing for Brazil 'is over'
Neymar has confirmed his international retirement, tearfully declaring he was done playing for the Brazil national team following their World Cup defeat by Norway.
French DJ Kavinsky, famed for 'Nightcall', found dead in Paris
French DJ and musician Kavinsky, known for his electronic classic "Nightcall", has been found dead at his home in Paris, prosecutors said on Wednesday.
More than half of England 'officially in drought': UK govt
Just over half of England has been declared in drought after "record-low rain and exceptionally high temperatures", the UK government said Wednesday.
Tel on target as Tottenham held to 1-1 draw by Sydney FC
Tottenham striker Mathys Tel scored a stunning freekick as the London club were held to a 1-1 draw by Sydney FC on Wednesday in a setback to their pre-season momentum.
Spain's three worst wildfires since 1961 happened in last two years
The wildfire that engulfed Spain's Avila region, northwest of the capital Madrid, is now considered the largest in the country's modern history, with around 50,000 hectares burned, the government said this week.
'No home': Spanish pensioner returns to charred ruins after wildfire
As far as the eye can see, Jose Fernandez spied only burnt furniture, half-collapsed walls and mountains of ash on what used to be his house and land.
FIFA proposal 'an outright attack on football', says DFB vice-president
The vice-president of the German FA (DFB) on Wednesday slammed FIFA's controversial plans to sell stakes in its competitions, including the World Cup, as "an outright attack on football".
Nepal's tiger numbers climb 20 percent to estimated 429: survey
Nepal's tiger population has risen by roughly 20 percent in the past four years to an estimated 429, officials said on Wednesday, a conservation milestone despite challenges from human-wildlife conflict.
Principal reaction to FIFA's private investor plan
FIFA's plans to sell a stake in the business operations of the World Cup and its other competitions through the creation of a semi-private subsidiary has sparked disbelief and outrage globally.
Ireland's Harrington named as vice-captain for 2027 Ryder Cup
Three-time major winner Padraig Harrington was named on Wednesday as a vice-captain of Europe's team for the 2027 Ryder Cup in his native Ireland.
Neuer 'very likely' to retire at end of season
Veteran Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer said it is "very likely" he will retire at the end of the upcoming season.
Chawinga sisters sparkle as Malawi stun WAFCON holders Nigeria
Sisters Temwa and Tabitha Chawinga starred as rank outsiders Malawi stunned defending champions Nigeria 3-2 on Tuesday in a Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Group C match in Morocco.
India's youth protests puncture Modi's aura of invincibility
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's carefully built image of invincibility is facing its toughest test yet, analysts say, after his government backed down in the face of youth-led protests over exam irregularities and jobs prospects.
Bangladesh ex-premier Hasina vows to return despite fearing for life
Bangladesh's fugitive ex-premier Sheikh Hasina told AFP she was determined to return to her country by December despite fearing for her life.
Hong Kong independent bookstores to close after police raid
A Hong Kong bookshop raided by national security police this month announced on Wednesday that it would close after 50 years in business, while another shut down ahead of schedule.
Search for survivors after powerful Japan quake kills 13
A major earthquake in Japan that all but destroyed a shopping mall killed at least 13 people, officials said Wednesday, as rescuers struggled to reach survivors feared trapped in the wreckage.
Shelton fends off Damm at Washington as veteran Venus ousted
Second seed Ben Shelton dug deep to hold off qualifier Martin Damm in a rain-interrupted first-round match on Tuesday at the ATP and WTA Washington Open, while veteran Venus Williams was eliminated.
Indian hockey back on 'road to gold' after years in the wilderness
Under the gaze of men's coach Craig Fulton, India's hockey players run, dribble and sweat buckets at an intense training camp in Bengaluru.