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Far-right AfD eyes huge win in east German state vote

Brazil-Japan to play World Cup rematch at Singapore tournament

Alcaraz believes 'impossible' schedule raising injury threat

Alcaraz rallies to reach US Open third round, Sabalenka storms through

Nepal seeks climate justice after Himalayan disaster

Alcaraz overpowers Faria to reach US Open third round

Stocks rise, yields ease as oil slips on Trump hint at short bombing campaign

Hamilton hopes to boost title bid with record Italian triumph

Brussels Diamond League finals Day 1 - five events to watch

Thailand's 'Jurassic Park' shines light on dinosaur evolution

'Role model' Stokes set to open for Adelaide Strikers

Farming experts tout 'conscious' food systems to fix agriculture woes

George Lucas unveils art galaxy at his new LA museum

Grinding away: in remote Appalachia, old mills fuel US clean food dreams

England captain Williamson feared period pain could have wrecked her Euros

England captain Leah Williamson feared severe period pain could have scuppered her hopes of leading the team to victory at this year's women's European football Championships.

2022 set to be UK's hottest year on record

British experts on Wednesday said 2022 was set to be the UK's warmest on record after a year of several heatwaves alongside minimal rainfall.

Pope urges prayers for 'very ill' ex-pontiff Benedict

Pope Francis said Wednesday that Benedict XVI, who in 2013 became the first pontiff to resign in six centuries, is "very ill" and urged people to pray for him.

Eriksen adamant Man Utd have put Ronaldo era behind them

Christian Eriksen said he was "sad" that Cristiano Ronaldo is no longer with Manchester United but insisted that the club can push on without one of the biggest name's in their history.

I.Coast hands down four life terms for 2016 jihadist attack

A court in Ivory Coast on Wednesday handed down life terms to four men convicted of abetting a jihadist attack on a resort that left 19 people dead.

Stocks waver in end-of-year trading

Stock markets diverged on Wednesday as investors looked for a traditional "Santa Claus rally" to close the year.

'Nervous' Shiffrin lands giant slalom double for 79th World Cup win

Mikaela Shiffrin overcame her nerves to complete an outstanding double as she won her second giant slalom in successive days in Semmering on Wednesday.

Chelsea's Havertz hopes Bournemouth win signals turnaround

Kai Havertz believes Chelsea's 2-0 victory over Bournemouth can spark a winning run in the Premier League after a faltering spell before the World Cup.

World champion Kriechmayr wins World Cup downhill in Bormio

World champion Vincent Kriechmayr showed his class as he conquered the icy conditions to win the downhill in Bormio on Wednesday, the 14th World Cup of his career.