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Usyk-Joshua rematch 'most likely' on August 20: promoter

Usyk-Joshua rematch 'most likely' on August 20: promoter

Reigning world heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk will "most likely" face off in a rematch with Britain's Anthony Joshua on August 20, Usyk's promoter told AFP on Wednesday.

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Disney pulls blockbuster from French cinemas in streaming row

Disney pulls blockbuster from French cinemas in streaming row

Disney will not release blockbuster animation "Strange World" in French cinemas, it said Wednesday, in protest against the country's strict streaming rules.

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Nadal undergoes foot treatment ahead of Wimbledon

Nadal undergoes foot treatment ahead of Wimbledon

Rafael Nadal is recovering at home after he underwent treatment on his injured left foot on Tuesday, as the French Open champion battles to be fit for Wimbledon.

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French ex-president Hollande weds actress Julie Gayet

French ex-president Hollande weds actress Julie Gayet

After a romance that made headlines around the world when it was revealed in 2014, ex-president Francois Hollande has married actress Julie Gayet at a low-key ceremony in his political fiefdom in central France.

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Spain searches for wounded bear and cub after brutal attack

Spain searches for wounded bear and cub after brutal attack

Spanish authorities are trying to find a brown bear and her cub which were separated after a brutal attack by a male bear that was caught on camera by two onlookers.

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Zara owner Inditex profits up despite Ukraine war

Zara owner Inditex profits up despite Ukraine war

Global clothing giant Inditex, which owns Zara, posted Wednesday a surge in its first-quarter profits despite closing its stores in Russia after its invasion of Ukraine.

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One dead, a dozen hurt as car ploughs into Berlin crowd

One dead, a dozen hurt as car ploughs into Berlin crowd

One person was killed and at least a dozen others injured when a car drove into a group of people at a busy shopping district in central Berlin on Wednesday, police said.

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Boxing champ Inoue's home burgled during fight: reports

Boxing champ Inoue's home burgled during fight: reports

Japanese boxing champion Naoya Inoue reacted with horror on Wednesday after reports said his home had been burgled while he was busy taking down Nonito Donaire at a much-anticipated match.

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Consistency key for Mueller after Germany draw again

Consistency key for Mueller after Germany draw again

Thomas Mueller says Germany must be more consistent and score wins over the top nations if they are to be considered among the favourites for the looming World Cup finals.

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India's legendary Mithali Raj retires from cricket

India's legendary Mithali Raj retires from cricket

India's Mithali Raj on Wednesday announced her retirement from all international formats after 23 years dominating women's cricket as a batter and skipper.

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