UK media skewered for 'hounding' black academic
The British press is once again in the spotlight for its methods, this time over accusations that its full-throttle coverage of plagiarism allegations against the Cambridge academic Jason Arday led to his untimely death.
Read moreMore than 7,300 excess deaths in France's historically hot summer so far
France saw more than 7,300 excess deaths during heatwaves so far this year, health authorities said Wednesday, as the country has also endured a record number of hot days since mid-June, according to an AFP analysis.
Read moreSainz signs new contract with F1 team Williams
Carlos Sainz signed a "multi-year" contract extension with Formula One team Williams on Wednesday to quash speculation about his future.
Read morePlaying at Real Madrid 'not for everyone': Bernardo Silva
Bernardo Silva said playing for Real Madrid "is not for everyone" after the Portugal midfielder was presented by the 15-time European champions on Wednesday.
Read moreSenior FIFA official withdraws support from embattled Infantino
One of FIFA's vice presidents has withdrawn his support from the world football body's embattled president Gianni Infantino, saying the "unexpected dismissal" of critic Kevin Lamour was the "final straw".
Read moreLawson replaces injured Hadjar for Red Bull at Dutch GP
Red Bull's Isack Hadjar has withdrawn from the Dutch Grand Prix due to injury and will be replaced on the grid by Liam Lawson of sister team Racing Bulls, the Austrian constructor announced on Wednesday.
Read moreBayern's Hoeness 'speechless' after second Musiala collapse
Honorary Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness said Wednesday he was "speechless" after Jamal Musiala's second on-field collapse inside four days, calling the incident a "tragedy" and pledging to support the midfielder.
Read moreRobots sort packages and serve fast food at Beijing showcase
Robots sorting parcels and serving fried chicken enthralled visitors at a robotics expo in Beijing on Wednesday, where hundreds of companies set out their pitches for a future labour market transformed by artificial intelligence.
Read moreReijnders leaves Man City for Saudi's Al Qadsiah: source
Dutch midfielder Tijjani Reijnders has arrived in Saudi Arabia after completing a move from Manchester City to Al Qadsiah on a contract running until 2031, a club official told AFP on Wednesday.
Read moreLeeds sign Swiss defender Elvedi from Monchengladbach
Leeds signed Switzerland defender Nico Elvedi from Borussia Monchengladbach on Wednesday in a deal worth a reported £8.5 million ($11 million).
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