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Excessive debt 'life-threatening' for France, PM tells parliament

Tri-series win confidence builder for Pakistan, says coach Hesson

Leverkusen name Hjulmand as Ten Hag replacement

Appeal trial of France's Le Pen to begin in January 2026: court

Palestinian gunmen shoot dead six people in east Jerusalem attack: foreign minister

At least 16 killed in Nepal protest over social media ban

International court postpones hearing on Duterte's drug crackdown

New Banksy artwork challenges UK's protest crackdown

At consumer tech show, German firms fret about US tariffs

At least 10 killed in Nepal protest over social media ban

Hometown funeral for Italian fashion legend Giorgio Armani

Woods to head PGA Tour committee to overhaul golf

Tiger Woods will head a new player-led committee aimed at overseeing a radical shake-up of professional golf in North America, PGA Tour chief executive Brian Rolapp announced on Wednesday.

Google packs new Pixel phones with AI

Google on Wednesday unveiled new Pixel 10 smartphones, showcasing artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities woven into its Android mobile operating system.

How Europe tried to speak Trump

A careful selection of cast and roles and a clear strategy to avoid deadlocks. European leaders' charm offensive on Donald Trump to foster Ukraine's cause this week was hastily arranged but followed a scripted plan, say European sources.

Stock markets diverge awaiting Fed signals as tech sell-off deepens

Stock markets fluctuated on Wednesday, with many investors sticking to the sidelines while hoping for clues on US interest rate moves.

Ombudsman gives Gosden another International, Derby hero Lambourn loses

Ombudsman gave trainer John Gosden his fourth victory in the last eight International Stakes, the feature race on the opening day of the Ebor meeting, on Wednesday but there was a surprise defeat for Epsom Derby winner Lambourn.

Eurovision returns to Vienna, 11 years after Conchita Wurst triumph

Vienna was chosen on Wednesday to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, 11 years after bearded drag performer Conchita Wurst's win last brought the world's biggest live televised music event to Austria's capital.

England expects at Women's Rugby World Cup as hosts name strong side for opener

Tournament hosts England head into the Women's Rugby World Cup as strong favourites, but are under huge pressure to end more than a decade of disappointment in the sport's showpiece event.

Marseille's Rabiot, Rowe up for sale after 'extremely violent' bust-up: club president

Marseille president Pablo Longoria said Wednesday that the French giants had decided to place star player Adrien Rabiot and English winger Jonathan Rowe on the transfer list as the result of an "extremely violent" dressing room bust-up.

Shearer accuses Isak of pouring 'flames on fire' of Newcastle row

Newcastle great Alan Shearer has accused wantaway striker Alexander Isak of pouring "flames on the fire" of his row with the Magpies by accusing the northeast club of breaking promises.

French champagne harvest begins with 'promising' outlook

France's Champagne region kicked off its official grape harvest Wednesday, with producers predicting a "promising" yield after an early start brought on by hot weather.

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England unchanged for Women's Rugby World Cup opener against the USA