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US sends three warships near Venezuela coast

US sends three warships near Venezuela coast

US President Donald Trump is deploying three warships off the coast of Venezuela as part of efforts to curb drug trafficking, a source familiar with the move said Wednesday.

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Celtic held by Kairat Almaty in Champions League play-off

Celtic held by Kairat Almaty in Champions League play-off

Celtic's Champions League hopes are firmly in the balance after they were held to a goalless draw by Kairat Almaty of Kazakhstan in Glasgow in the first leg of their play-off tie on Wednesday, while Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce played out a goalless draw with Benfica.

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North Carolina braces for flooding from 'Enormous' Erin

North Carolina braces for flooding from 'Enormous' Erin

Hurricane Erin was nearing North Carolina's coast Wednesday, threatening huge waves and flooding as the strengthening Category 2 storm triggered mandatory evacuation orders despite its offshore path.

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Arsenal could hijack Spurs' bid for Palace star Eze - reports

Arsenal could hijack Spurs' bid for Palace star Eze - reports

Arsenal are poised to snatch Eberechi Eze from under the noses of arch-rivals Tottenham Hotspur in what could be one of the most audacious moves of the Premier League's summer transfer window, it was reported Wednesday.

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Namibian Shalulile equals South African scoring record

Namibian Shalulile equals South African scoring record

Namibian Peter Shalulile equalled the South African Premier Soccer League scoring record by claiming his 129th goal when Mamelodi Sundowns beat Magesi 2-0 in the Premiership on Wednesday.

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PlayStation prices rise as US tariffs bite

PlayStation prices rise as US tariffs bite

Sony on Wednesday said it is bumping up the price of PlayStation 5 video game consoles by $50 in the United States due to a "challenging economic environment."

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Games publisher kepler on cloud nine after smash hits

Games publisher kepler on cloud nine after smash hits

Games publisher Kepler Interactive has notched up two of the breakout titles of the year with "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33" and "Rematch", reaping the rewards for developing independent projects on tight budgets.

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Thirteen arrested over murders of Mexico City officials

Thirteen arrested over murders of Mexico City officials

Thirteen people were arrested on Wednesday for their alleged involvement in the murders of two close aides to Mexico City's mayor three months ago, Mayor Clara Brugada said.

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Seville storms past Lyles for Lausanne 100m win

Seville storms past Lyles for Lausanne 100m win

Jamaica's Oblique Seville trumped Olympic champion Noah Lyles in the 100m at Wednesday's Diamond League meet in Lausanne, just three weeks away from the world championships in Tokyo.

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India test-fires nuclear-capable ballistic missile

India test-fires nuclear-capable ballistic missile

India said Wednesday it had successfully test-fired an intermediate-range ballistic missile which, when operational, should be capable of carrying a nuclear warhead to any part of China.

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