Embattled Credit Suisse expects Q4 pre-tax loss
Credit Suisse predicted a surprise fourth-quarter pre-tax loss of up to $1.6 billion as the beleaguered bank undertakes a radical overhaul, sending stocks tumbling again on Wednesday.
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European, US stocks held back by economic gloom
European and US stocks made modest gains on Wednesday on news that major economies contracted in November and as traders looked ahead to Federal Reserve committee minutes.
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Former players to sue French rugby authorities over concussion
A group of former players, including England World Cup winner Steve Thompson and All Black Carl Hayman, are to file legal action in France against the national rugby bodies over concussion, their lawyers told AFP on Wednesday.
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Germany shocked by Japan after World Cup armband protest
Japan produced a stunning late comeback to shock Germany in their World Cup opener on Wednesday after the four-time champions staged a powerful protest against FIFA's refusal to allow rainbow-themed armbands.
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Musicians in French-speaking Africa eye global market through streaming
The wildfire popularity of streaming platforms has hoisted Nigerian and other artists from English-speaking Africa to unprecedented popularity around the world.
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Germany's World Cup silence adds to vocal sporting protests
Germany's World Cup team made a statement by covering their mouths when they lined up for a team photo before losing to Japan in the World Cup on Wednesday.
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New home sales in US post surprise jump in October
New home sales in the US defied expectations and rose in October, government data showed Wednesday, despite mortgage rates remaining high.
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Scottish govt vows UK independence push despite court setback
Scotland's leader vowed Wednesday to turn the next UK general election into a de facto vote on independence, after judges blocked her bid to hold a new referendum without London's approval.
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Shine on: campaigners save London's historic gas lamps
Intrigued tourists watch as Paul Doy climbs a ladder outside London's Westminster Abbey and lifts the globe of a gas street lamp.
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Brazil looking forward to seeing the best of Neymar at World Cup
Brazil are hoping a fully fit and firing Neymar, and a well-balanced squad around him, will allow the five-time winners to live up to their status as World Cup favourites in Qatar.
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