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Dyche says Everton exit came at 'the right time'

Dyche says Everton exit came at 'the right time'

Sean Dyche said Wednesday he had left Everton at "the right time" after managing the club during "one of its toughest periods in its history".

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Australia mulls 'all options' after citizen reported killed by Russian forces

Australia mulls 'all options' after citizen reported killed by Russian forces

Australia said Wednesday that "all options are open" in its response to the reported killing of one of its citizens after his capture by Russian forces in Ukraine.

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Djokovic creates slice of history as Zheng stunned in Melbourne

Djokovic creates slice of history as Zheng stunned in Melbourne

Novak Djokovic created a slice of Grand Slam history on his way into the Australian Open third round on Wednesday but last year's women's finalist Zheng Qinwen was knocked out in the biggest shock so far.

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Gauff overcomes wobble to roll into Australian Open last 32

Gauff overcomes wobble to roll into Australian Open last 32

Coco Gauff extended her unbeaten start to the year on Wednesday but had to survive a second-set wobble in a 6-3, 7-5 win over Jodie Burrage at the Australian Open.

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BP nears deals for oil fields, curbs on gas flaring in Iraq

BP nears deals for oil fields, curbs on gas flaring in Iraq

Iraq and British oil giant BP are set to finalise a deal by early February to develop four oil fields in Kirkuk and curb gas flaring, Iraqi authorities announced Wednesday.

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Mozambique inaugurates new president after deadly post-election unrest

Mozambique inaugurates new president after deadly post-election unrest

Mozambique's new president Daniel Chapo took the oath of office Wednesday in front of a heavily guarded audience of dignitaries in the capital Maputo following weeks of violent demonstrations over the fiercely disputed election results.

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Syrian activists work to avoid return to dictatorship

Syrian activists work to avoid return to dictatorship

In a Damascus courtyard, Syrian activists brainstormed strategies to ensure their country does not return to authoritarianism, in a scene unimaginable under president Bashar al-Assad's rule.

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Holy dips at India's giant Hindu festival come with challenge

Holy dips at India's giant Hindu festival come with challenge

For pilgrims at the largest gathering of humanity, ritual bathing in India's holy rivers includes a key challenge -- finding your family and clothes after the chilly dip.

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Thousands to be evacuated after Mount Ibu eruption

Thousands to be evacuated after Mount Ibu eruption

Thousands of islanders are set to be evacuated after a volcano erupted in eastern Indonesia, spewing a towering column of smoke and ash into the atmosphere, officials said Wednesday.

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'Thrilled': Record-setting Djokovic trumps Federer on way to round three

'Thrilled': Record-setting Djokovic trumps Federer on way to round three

Novak Djokovic said Wednesday he was "blessed" and "very thrilled" after surpassing Roger Federer for the most Grand Slam singles matches played on his way into the Australian Open third round.

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