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Guimaraes makes Arsenal debut in Como friendly

Guimaraes makes Arsenal debut in Como friendly

Bruno Guimaraes made his first Arsenal appearance as the Premier League champions were held to a 1-1 draw by Como in their final pre-season friendly at the Emirates on Wednesday.

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PSG down Aston Villa to retain UEFA Super Cup

PSG down Aston Villa to retain UEFA Super Cup

Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain rubber-stamped their status as Europe's top team as they beat Aston Villa 2-1 in the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday.

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Travis Kelce says wedding to Taylor Swift was 'best night of my life'

Travis Kelce says wedding to Taylor Swift was 'best night of my life'

American football star Travis Kelce described on Wednesday his secretive early July wedding to pop sensation Taylor Swift as "the best night of my life."

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Trump's spokesperson Karoline Leavitt to step down

Trump's spokesperson Karoline Leavitt to step down

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, who earned a reputation for acid putdowns of journalists, is to step down, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday adding she would remain a senior advisor.

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US stocks mostly up after data shows slightly lower inflation in July

US stocks mostly up after data shows slightly lower inflation in July

Wall Street stocks mostly gained following slightly better US consumer pricing data but an uptick in Treasury bond yields suggested lingering unease about inflation.

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Meta meets its own 'tobacco' moment as jury selection kicks off trial

Meta meets its own 'tobacco' moment as jury selection kicks off trial

Jury selection kicked off on Wednesday in a California courtroom where Instagram and Facebook owner Meta will defend itself against allegations of harming children in a new trial which experts describe as social media's big tobacco moment.

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As millions gazed in awe, a swathe of Spain plunged into darkness

As millions gazed in awe, a swathe of Spain plunged into darkness

The total eclipse plunged a vast swathe of Spain from broad daylight into darkness Wednesday, drawing awed gasps and applause from spectators gathered in parks and cities across the country.

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Hudson-Smith regains Euro 400m title on home track

Hudson-Smith regains Euro 400m title on home track

Britain's Matthew Hudson-Smith on Wednesday regained his European 400m title at Birmingham's Alexander Stadium track where he honed his talent as a youth.

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Xavi named first foreign Netherlands coach since 1978

Xavi named first foreign Netherlands coach since 1978

Xavi Hernandez has been named as the successor to Ronald Koeman as head coach of the Netherlands national team, becoming their first foreign boss in 48 years, the country's football association announced on Wednesday.

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Rob Reiner son denies grand jury murder charges

Rob Reiner son denies grand jury murder charges

The son of legendary US film director Rob Reiner denied new charges of killing both his parents when he appeared in court on Wednesday after grand jury indictments were unsealed.

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