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Galtier leaves PSG, clearing way for Luis Enrique arrival

Galtier leaves PSG, clearing way for Luis Enrique arrival

Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday confirmed the departure of coach Christophe Galtier, clearing the way for the expected appointment of former Barcelona and Spain boss Luis Enrique.

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Coaching great Ancelotti to take on Brazil challenge

Coaching great Ancelotti to take on Brazil challenge

Real Madrid's Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti is set to become the first foreigner in almost 60 years to coach Brazil's national team a source at the national football federation told AFP on Tuesday.

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IAEA chief reassures Fukushima residents over water release

IAEA chief reassures Fukushima residents over water release

The head of the UN's nuclear watchdog tried to reassure local residents and representatives on Wednesday that the planned release of treated wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant is safe.

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Galtier to leave PSG, clearing way for Luis Enrique arrival

Galtier to leave PSG, clearing way for Luis Enrique arrival

Christophe Galtier will leave his position as coach of Paris Saint-Germain after agreeing a severance package with the French champions, a source close to the negotiations told AFP on Wednesday.

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Fifteen dead as heavy rains lash southwest China

Fifteen dead as heavy rains lash southwest China

Fifteen people died and four were missing after torrential rain lashed the metropolis of Chongqing and swathes of southwestern China, local officials and state media said Wednesday.

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'Strongest summer storm' batters Netherlands

'Strongest summer storm' batters Netherlands

Hundreds of flights were cancelled at one of Europe's busiest air hubs and roads were blocked on Wednesday as the strongest summer storm on record slammed into the Netherlands.

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S. Korea says respects IAEA approval of Fukushima water release

S. Korea says respects IAEA approval of Fukushima water release

South Korea said Wednesday it respects the UN atomic agency's endorsement of Japan's plan to release treated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant, despite growing domestic opposition and protests.

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Markets drop as China data indicates further weakness

Markets drop as China data indicates further weakness

Equity markets sank Wednesday as another round of data showed China's economy continued to struggle in June, with little hope that its leaders can unveil the blockbuster stimulus needed to kickstart growth.

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Torrential rains kill at least 15 in southwest China

Torrential rains kill at least 15 in southwest China

Fifteen people are dead and four are missing after torrential rain lashed the Chinese metropolis of Chongqing, local officials and state media said Wednesday.

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IAEA chief reassures Fukushima residents on water release

IAEA chief reassures Fukushima residents on water release

The head of the UN's nuclear watchdog met with Fukushima residents and representatives Wednesday, seeking to reassure them about the planned release of treated wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant.

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