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US re-designates Yemen's Huthis as 'terrorist' entity

US re-designates Yemen's Huthis as 'terrorist' entity

The United States announced Wednesday that it will put Yemen's Iran-backed Huthi rebels back on a list of "terrorist" entities due to their repeated attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea.

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Ghana's Hughton focused on Egypt after fan confrontation

Ghana's Hughton focused on Egypt after fan confrontation

Ghana coach Chris Hughton insisted Wednesday his focus was entirely on the Black Stars' crucial Africa Cup of Nations clash with record seven-time champions Egypt following a confrontation with an angry supporter at the team's hotel in Abidjan.

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Webb telescope discovers oldest black hole yet

Webb telescope discovers oldest black hole yet

The James Webb space telescope has discovered the oldest black hole ever detected, which was thriving so soon after the Big Bang that it challenges our understanding of how these celestial behemoths form, astronomers said Wednesday.

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Argentina's Milei calls socialism a 'danger' for West

Argentina's Milei calls socialism a 'danger' for West

Argentina's libertarian new President Javier Milei slammed the threat to the West posed by socialism at the meeting of global political and business elites in Davos on Wednesday.

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Britain's Charles, Kate postpone appearances over health woes

Britain's Charles, Kate postpone appearances over health woes

British head of state King Charles III has been treated for an enlarged prostate and will undergo a procedure in hospital next week, Buckingham Palace said on Wednesday.

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Brentford's Toney 'free' after betting ban

Brentford's Toney 'free' after betting ban

Brentford striker Ivan Toney declared himself "free" as he celebrated the end of his eight-month ban from football on Wednesday.

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Heavy snow, freezing rain hobble European travel

Heavy snow, freezing rain hobble European travel

Severe winter weather in northern Europe prompted the cancellation of hundreds of flights Wednesday at Frankfurt airport, Germany's busiest, while heavy snow in Scandinavia shut down air travel in Oslo for several hours.

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Rohit ton powers India to 212-4 in Afghanistan T20

Rohit ton powers India to 212-4 in Afghanistan T20

Skipper Rohit Sharma became the first batsman in Twenty20 internationals to hit five centuries as he propelled India to 212-4 after a top-order collapse in the third match against Afghanistan on Wednesday.

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Princess of Wales in hospital after surgery: palace

Princess of Wales in hospital after surgery: palace

The Princess of Wales is facing up to two weeks in hospital and several months' recuperation after undergoing successful abdominal surgery, Kensington Palace announced on Wednesday.

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'Born leader' O'Mahony named Ireland's Six Nations captain

'Born leader' O'Mahony named Ireland's Six Nations captain

Peter O'Mahony will captain Ireland in their defence of the Six Nations title with head coach Andy Farrell declaring on Wednesday the veteran backrow forward is a "born leader."

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