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Gucci owner Kering's shares suffer historic fall after sales warning

Gucci owner Kering's shares suffer historic fall after sales warning

Gucci owner Kering had its worst ever day on the Paris stock market Wednesday after it warned that it was expecting a sharp drop in sales in the first quarter.

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US Fed holds key rate, pencils in 3 cuts this year

US Fed holds key rate, pencils in 3 cuts this year

The US Federal Reserve voted Wednesday to hold interest rates at a 23-year high for a fifth consecutive meeting, while signaling it still expects to make three cuts this year.

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England's Owen Farrell open to Test return

England's Owen Farrell open to Test return

Owen Farrell has left open the possibility of returning to international rugby, be it with England or the 2025 British and Irish Lions, after calling a halt to his Test career.

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Philipsen adds Brugge-De Panne honours after San Remo win

Philipsen adds Brugge-De Panne honours after San Remo win

Jasper Philipsen won the Classic Brugge De-Panne in a sprint finish on Wednesday, following up on his Milan-San Remo success at the weekend.

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Newcastle defender Botman ruled out for up to nine months

Newcastle defender Botman ruled out for up to nine months

Newcastle and the Netherlands were dealt a huge blow on Wednesday as it was revealed defender Sven Botman could be sidelined for the rest of the year by an anterior cruciate ligament injury.

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US lawmakers head for holidays, leaving Ukraine in lurch

US lawmakers head for holidays, leaving Ukraine in lurch

The US Congress heads out on a two-week break this weekend with no clear plan to provide desperately needed military aid requested by the White House to help pro-Western Ukraine in its fight against Russian invasion.

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Chelsea supporters warn club of 'irreversible toxicity' from fans

Chelsea supporters warn club of 'irreversible toxicity' from fans

Chelsea face creating "irreversible toxicity" among their fanbase over how the club is run, according to the Chelsea Supporters' Trust (CST).

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Varadkar: Harsh political reality brings down 'zeitgeist' Irish leader

Varadkar: Harsh political reality brings down 'zeitgeist' Irish leader

Mixed-race and openly gay, Leo Varadkar captured the spirit of a liberalising Ireland when he became prime minister at just 38 years old, but shifting sentiments and disastrous recent referendums have ended his dream.

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IOC says 'aggressive' Russia criticism a 'new low'

IOC says 'aggressive' Russia criticism a 'new low'

Moscow's criticism of Olympic restrictions on Russian athletes was beyond unacceptable and had reached a "new low", the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said Wednesday.

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Talks push on in crisis-wracked Haiti

Talks push on in crisis-wracked Haiti

Negotiations to form a transitional council to govern Haiti advanced on Wednesday, officials said, against a backdrop of intense gang violence that has plunged the country into chaos.

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