France, Britain dominate triathlon after Seine suspense
France and Britain dominated the podiums in the Olympics triathlon on Wednesday, which finally began in the Seine after days of suspense over whether the river would be clean enough for racing.
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Boeing names new CEO as it reports hefty loss
Boeing named former Rockwell Collins chief Robert "Kelly" Ortberg its next CEO Wednesday, as the aviation giant reported a hefty loss on continued operational problems.
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Mediterranean heatwave 'virtually impossible' without climate change: scientists
The punishing heat experienced around the Mediterranean in July would have been "virtually impossible" in a world without global warming, a group of climate scientists said Wednesday.
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'Sleeping' Chinese divers maintain perfect Paris Olympics record
China's divers were hailed as an inspiration by their beaten opponents Wednesday after winning a third gold from three so far at the Paris Olympics, as they pursue a clean sweep.
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Jamaica's Shericka Jackson to skip Olympic 100m
Jamaica's Shericka Jackson said Wednesday she will not compete in the women's 100m at the Paris Olympics.
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'That's it for me as a coach' says Klopp
Jurgen Klopp has ruled out a return to coaching in the near future, including for the vacant England job, saying Wednesday "as of today, that's it for me as a coach".
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India landslide toll hits 160 as rain hampers rescue work
Relentless downpours and howling winds hampered Wednesday's search for survivors of landslides that struck Indian tea plantations and killed at least 160 people, most believed to be labourers and their families.
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French ex-news presenter faces five new probes over alleged rape
French investigators have opened five new probes into rape allegations against former prime-time news presenter Patrick Poivre d'Arvor, prosecutors said on Wednesday.
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Melnyk's journey to Olympics embodies Ukrainian fighting spirit
Ukrainian athletes may not win many Olympic medals in athletics but for 400 metres runner Tetiana Melnyk it is a triumph just to be in Paris.
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Djokovic edges closer to first Olympic gold as Nadal and Alcaraz eye semis
Novak Djokovic remained comfortably on course for a first Olympic gold medal to add to his record-breaking collection of titles on Wednesday as fellow superstars Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz aimed for a place in the doubles semi-finals.
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