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Second top Italian minister takes reporter Saviano to trial

Second top Italian minister takes reporter Saviano to trial

Just weeks after going on trial in a case brought by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Italian investigative journalist Roberto Saviano was back in court on Wednesday facing allegations of defamation lodged by Meloni's deputy.

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Ireland coach Farrell's 'winning culture' impresses Gatland

Ireland coach Farrell's 'winning culture' impresses Gatland

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has hailed Ireland counterpart Andy Farrell's ability to create a "winning culture" ahead of their Six Nations opener on Saturday.

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Tom Brady: Incomparable NFL record breaker

Tom Brady: Incomparable NFL record breaker

Tom Brady forged a reputation as the greatest quarterback in NFL history in a career spanning 23 seasons that produced a host of records that may never be beaten.

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US manufacturing activity contracts for third month: survey

US manufacturing activity contracts for third month: survey

Activity in the US manufacturing sector shrank for a third straight month in January, hovering at the lowest levels since May 2020 as new orders and production slumped, according to survey data released Wednesday.

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Malan, Buttler slam centuries in final ODI against South Africa

Malan, Buttler slam centuries in final ODI against South Africa

Dawid Malan and captain Jos Buttler both hit centuries as England overcame a poor start in the third and final one-day international against South Africa at the Diamond Oval in Kimberley on Wednesday.

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Tom Brady: Five memorable moments in superstar quarterback's NFL career

Tom Brady: Five memorable moments in superstar quarterback's NFL career

Five memorable moments in the career of seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady, who confirmed his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday:

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Leicester owner clears £194 million debt

Leicester owner clears £194 million debt

Leicester chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha has relieved the club of an outstanding £194 million ($239 million) debt which had been owed to parent company King Power International (KPI).

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Pakistan inflation hits 48-year high as IMF visits

Pakistan inflation hits 48-year high as IMF visits

Inflation has risen to a 48-year high in crisis-hit Pakistan, according to government data released Wednesday, as IMF officials visit for urgent talks on a stalled bailout package.

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Kapp out of S.Africa final after wife's World Cup snub

Kapp out of S.Africa final after wife's World Cup snub

Marizanne Kapp has been given "compassionate leave" and will miss South Africa's match against India in the final of a triangular women's Twenty20 series in East London on Thursday.

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NFL superstar Brady announces 'retiring for good'

NFL superstar Brady announces 'retiring for good'

Record-breaking NFL quarterback Tom Brady announced on Wednesday that he was "retiring for good" at the age of 45, one year after reversing his decision to quit the sport.

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