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French DJ Kavinsky, famed for 'Nightcall', found dead in Paris
French DJ and musician Kavinsky, known for his electronic classic "Nightcall", has been found dead at his home in Paris, prosecutors said on Wednesday.
UBS second-quarter net profit up 17% to $2.8 billion
Swiss banking giant UBS reported Wednesday that net profit rose 17 percent to $2.8 billion in the second quarter, driven by investment banking.
How an AFP beach snap became emblem of Europe's wildfire summer
AFP photo editor Maximilien Lamy was on holiday with his partner and daughter last week when he took a series of snapshots of vacationers in fire-struck southwest France with his smartphone.
FIFA hit by furious backlash over plans to sell stake in competitions
There was a furious backlash on Wednesday to FIFA's controversial plans to sell a stake in the business operations of the World Cup and its other competitions through the creation of a private subsidiary.
More than half of England 'officially in drought': UK govt
Just over half of England has been declared in drought after "record-low rain and exceptionally high temperatures", the UK government said Wednesday.
TRX Spot and Perpetuals Listing Launches on Backpack, Expanding Access to the TRON Ecosystem
TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications (dApps), today announced the listing of TRX spot trading and perpetual contracts on Backpack Exchange. The listing expands market support and access to the native utility token of the TRON network, one of the industry's most actively used blockchain ecosystems.
MEXC Integrates World-Check to Fortify Institutional Grade Compliance Architecture
“In a rapidly maturing digital asset market, relying on fragmented risk data is a critical vulnerability. Building a resilient ecosystem demands institutional-grade intelligence.”
Tel on target as Tottenham held to 1-1 draw by Sydney FC
Tottenham striker Mathys Tel scored a stunning freekick as the London club were held to a 1-1 draw by Sydney FC on Wednesday in a setback to their pre-season momentum.
Tech stocks plunge further but London market hits record high
Global stock markets largely retreated Wednesday, with South Korea's index suffering one of its steepest plunges as investors further unwound bets on the AI boom.
UN chief to convene new talks on divided Cyprus
UN chief Antonio Guterres said on Wednesday he would convene new talks on ending the half-century-old Cyprus conflict, inviting leaders on the divided island and its three guarantor powers.
Spain's three worst wildfires since 1961 happened in last two years
The wildfire that engulfed Spain's Avila region, northwest of the capital Madrid, is now considered the largest in the country's modern history, with around 50,000 hectares burned, the government said this week.
'No home': Spanish pensioner returns to charred ruins after wildfire
As far as the eye can see, Jose Fernandez spied only burnt furniture, half-collapsed walls and mountains of ash on what used to be his house and land.
FIFA proposal 'an outright attack on football', says DFB vice-president
The vice-president of the German FA (DFB) on Wednesday slammed FIFA's controversial plans to sell stakes in its competitions, including the World Cup, as "an outright attack on football".
Nepal's tiger numbers climb 20 percent to estimated 429: survey
Nepal's tiger population has risen by roughly 20 percent in the past four years to an estimated 429, officials said on Wednesday, a conservation milestone despite challenges from human-wildlife conflict.
Principal reaction to FIFA's private investor plan
FIFA's plans to sell a stake in the business operations of the World Cup and its other competitions through the creation of a semi-private subsidiary has sparked disbelief and outrage globally.
Germany's Merz under fire over chaotic reshuffle
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz faced a rising chorus of criticism from within his own centre-right CDU party Wednesday as he completed a chaotic cabinet reshuffle.
Ireland's Harrington named as vice-captain for 2027 Ryder Cup
Three-time major winner Padraig Harrington was named on Wednesday as a vice-captain of Europe's team for the 2027 Ryder Cup in his native Ireland.
US, Saudi strike Iraq alliance in expanding war
US and Saudi forces said they struck an Iraqi militant alliance on Wednesday, as the Middle East war expands beyond its main focus in Iran to involve the Islamic republic's proxies.
Spain returns wildfire evacuees as France braces for worsening weather
Thousands of Spaniards evacuated from the path of huge wildfires were returning home on Wednesday while in France firefighters braced for worsening conditions in their own battle with raging flames.
FIFA's plans to sell $4.2bn stake in its tournaments widely criticised
CONCACAF followed UEFA on Wednesday by criticising FIFA's controversial plans to sell a stake in the business operations of the World Cup and its other competitions through the creation of a semi-private subsidiary.
Neuer 'very likely' to retire at end of season
Veteran Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer said it is "very likely" he will retire at the end of the upcoming season.
Russia seeks arrest of Telegram chief Durov
Russia announced on Wednesday that it was seeking the arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov over accusations of "complicity in terrorism", alleging he had let the platform be used for recruitment by Ukraine's security services.
BMW aims to cut 8,000 jobs by end 2027: company source
Premium carmaker BMW is to offer almost half its German staff voluntary redundancy in a bid to cut 8,000 jobs by the end of 2027, a company source told AFP Wednesday.
South Korean stocks plunge as tech rout deepens, oil rises
South Korean stocks suffered one of their steepest plunges on Wednesday, with the blood-letting that has battered chip firms over the past month deepening as nervous investors unwound their bets on the AI boom.
Chawinga sisters sparkle as Malawi stun WAFCON holders Nigeria
Sisters Temwa and Tabitha Chawinga starred as rank outsiders Malawi stunned defending champions Nigeria 3-2 on Tuesday in a Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Group C match in Morocco.
On London streets, homeless wary at PM's vow to end rough sleeping
In a small square in central London, Kevin was hawking copies of the Big Issue, a charitable magazine sold by homeless street vendors.
India's youth protests puncture Modi's aura of invincibility
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's carefully built image of invincibility is facing its toughest test yet, analysts say, after his government backed down in the face of youth-led protests over exam irregularities and jobs prospects.
Bangladesh ex-premier Hasina vows to return despite fearing for life
Bangladesh's fugitive ex-premier Sheikh Hasina told AFP she was determined to return to her country by December despite fearing for her life.
UBS says second-quarter net profit up 17% to $2.8 billion
Swiss banking giant UBS reported Wednesday that net profit rose 17 percent to $2.8 billion in the second quarter, driven by its investment banking arm.
Senate confirms Clayton as Trump intelligence chief
The US Senate confirmed Jay Clayton as Donald Trump's top intelligence official Tuesday, putting a permanent chief in charge of the country's spy agencies as the president revives unsupported election fraud claims ahead of the midterms.
Hong Kong independent bookstores to close after police raid
A Hong Kong bookshop raided by national security police this month announced on Wednesday that it would close after 50 years in business, while another shut down ahead of schedule.
South Korean stocks collapse amid Asian tech rout
South Korean stocks suffered one of their steepest plunges Wednesday, with the blood-letting that has battered chip firms over the past month deepening as nervous investors unwound their bets on the AI boom.