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Tielemans reveals secret behind goal that inspired Villa's Europa glory

Tielemans reveals secret behind goal that inspired Villa's Europa glory

Aston Villa midfielder Youri Tielemans revealed his superb opener in the 3-0 Europa League final victory over Freiburg was the result of just one day's practice.

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UN members reinforce nations' climate change obligations

UN members reinforce nations' climate change obligations

The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday adopted a resolution reinforcing states' obligations to combat climate change, a long-awaited move toned down under pressure from major greenhouse gas emitters.

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Stylish Aston Villa win Europa League to end 30-year trophy drought

Stylish Aston Villa win Europa League to end 30-year trophy drought

Aston Villa ended their 30-year trophy drought in style as spectacular goals from Youri Tielemans and Emiliano Buendia inspired a 3-0 win against Freiburg in the Europa League final on Wednesday.

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Iran examining US proposal, as Trump says in 'final stages' of talks

Iran examining US proposal, as Trump says in 'final stages' of talks

Iran said on Wednesday it was examining the latest US proposal received from mediator Pakistan in talks to end the Middle East war, despite the two sides trading threats over resuming attacks.

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Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says 2026 his last NFL season

Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says 2026 his last NFL season

Future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers said Wednesday that 2026 will be his last NFL season.

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Kolkata see off Mumbai to keep IPL playoff hopes alive

Kolkata see off Mumbai to keep IPL playoff hopes alive

A clinical bowling display, followed by a decisive stand between Manish Pandey and Rovman Powell, kept Kolkata Knight Riders in the hunt for a place in the IPL playoffs after a comfortable four-wicket win over already-eliminated Mumbai Indians on Wednesday.

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In Belgium, health expert readies to fly to DR Congo Ebola zone

In Belgium, health expert readies to fly to DR Congo Ebola zone

Days before flying out to the Democratic Republic of Congo to help tackle a raging Ebola outbreak, Belgian infectious disease specialist Laurens Liesenborghs has one certainty: He is "preparing for a marathon and not for a sprint."

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Spacey walks Cannes red carpet as comeback continues

Spacey walks Cannes red carpet as comeback continues

Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey walked the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival on Wednesday, marking another step in his comeback from sexual assault allegations.

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Ubisoft counts cost of restructuring with record annual loss

Ubisoft counts cost of restructuring with record annual loss

French games giant Ubisoft on Wednesday reported a record annual loss of almost 1.5 billion euros ($1.7 billion) for its 2025-26 financial year, in the midst of a far-reaching restructuring, game delays and cancellations.

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Silva says it's time for new Man City generation to shine

Silva says it's time for new Man City generation to shine

Bernardo Silva believes it is time for a new generation to take the lead at Manchester City.

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