Spain darkens as solar eclipses races south from Arctic
Day briefly turned to night in Spain on Wednesday, as the country witnessed its first total solar eclipse in more than a century, plunging it into eerie darkness in one of nature's greatest spectacles.
Read moreSkies darken as solar eclipse heads south from Arctic to Spain
One of nature's greatest spectacles –- a rare total solar eclipse –- cast its shadow on Wednesday, briefly turning day into night in Russia's remote Arctic north and western Iceland before heading towards mainland Europe.
Read moreItalian teenager Curtis breaks 50m backstroke world record at Europeans
Italian teenager Sara Curtis broke the women's 50m backstroke world record at the European championships with a blistering swim in Paris on Wednesday.
Read moreNBA's Los Angeles Lakers to be sold for reported $12.5 bn
The Los Angeles Lakers, one of the most successful teams in NBA history, are being sold to former Disney CEO Bob Iger and investor Joshua Kushner in a deal valued at a reported $12.5 billion.
Read moreNew mum Sjostrom wins 50m butterfly for 18th European gold
A year after giving birth to her first child, Sweden's Sarah Sjostrom was crowned European champion in the 50m butterfly for the sixth time on Wednesday.
Read moreLukaku joins Turkish side Fenerbahce from Napoli
Former Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku has joined Fenerbahce, the Turkish Super Lig club announced on Wednesday.
Read moreSolar eclipse darkens Arctic Russia on course for Spain
One of nature's greatest spectacles –- a rare total solar eclipse –- began casting its shadow on Wednesday, briefly turning day into night in Russia's remote Arctic north before heading towards mainland Europe.
Read moreColombia quake rescue efforts enter 'final phase' as toll hits 239
Colombia on Wednesday declared three days of mourning for victims of an earthquake that killed 239 people, as rescuers entered what officials called the final phase of the search for survivors.
Read moreRussian economy rebounds in second quarter despite Ukrainian strikes
The Russian economy rebounded in the second quarter thanks to consumer demand, official data showed Wednesday, despite mass Ukrainian drone strikes on the country's e-commerce and oil industries.
Read moreBrazil orders suspension of Discord livestreams after teen suicide
Brazil's data protection agency on Wednesday ordered Discord to suspend livestreams, accusing the messaging platform of failing to protect children and adolescents after a teen girl was allegedly incited to commit suicide during a broadcast.
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