Jury begins deliberations in Trump criminal trial
Jurors began deliberating Wednesday on whether to convict Donald Trump in the first criminal trial of a former US president -- with their decision potentially upending November's election, in which the Republican seeks to return to power.
Read moreAlcaraz battles on at rain-lashed French Open as Osaka gears up for Swiatek
Carlos Alcaraz needed four sets to reach the third round of the French Open on Wednesday ahead of a blockbuster clash between defending champion Iga Swiatek and Naomi Osaka as persistent rain caused widespread disruption to the tournament.
Read moreBayern appoint Kompany to end long search for new coach
Bayern Munich named Vincent Kompany as the new coach of the German giants on a three-year contract on Wednesday, in a surprise move.
Read moreAfrica presses for reform of 'unjust' global financial system
There is an urgent need for reforms to the "unjust" global financial system, which penalises African nations with high borrowing rates, leaders said at a major African economic gathering in Kenya this week.
Read moreRemains of Bulgaria's King Ferdinand return home
The remains of Ferdinand Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, the first king of Bulgaria following five centuries of Ottoman rule, were repatriated from Germany Wednesday to be interred in a family mausoleum, 76 years after his death.
Read moreFrench Open day 4: Who's saying what
Who's saying what on the fourth day of the French Open at Roland Garros on Wednesday:
Read moreConocoPhillips to buy Marathon for $22.5 bn in latest big oil deal
US energy giant ConocoPhillips announced Wednesday that it is acquiring competitor Marathon Oil for $22.5 billion in the latest big petroleum merger consummated in spite of rising concerns about climate change.
Read morePalestinian minister hails European countries' state recognition
The move by Spain, Ireland and Norway to recognise the State of Palestine will give a major boost to the cause, the Palestinian Authority's health minister said Wednesday, urging other European countries to follow suit.
Read moreAlcaraz survives scare at French Open
World number three Carlos Alcaraz survived a huge scare at the hands of 176th-ranked Dutch qualifier Jesper de Jong to reach the third round after a four-set triumph on Wednesday.
Read moreBlinken vows support for Moldova as Russia fears loom
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday promised steadfast US support to Moldova in areas from energy independence to democracy promotion on a solidarity visit to the pro-Western nation as alarm grows again over Russia.
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