Former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji dies aged 97
Former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji, whose market reforms helped drive the country's extraordinary economic rise, died Wednesday at the age of 97.
Read moreSkywatchers gather in Europe to see total solar eclipse
The streets of typically quiet Spanish villages were clogged by skygazing tourists on Wednesday in anticipation of a rare total eclipse that would plunge areas into an eerie daytime darkness.
Read moreMarkets steady awaiting US inflation data
Financial markets largely steadied Wednesday as traders awaited publication of US inflation data that is set to help guide the Federal Reserve on its plans for interest rates.
Read moreWHO says Trump vaccine shake-up goes against evidence
The World Health Organization warned Wednesday that Donald Trump's bid to overhaul child vaccination in the United States went against "decades of evidence".
Read moreChina tech giant Tencent's Q2 profit down as AI push builds
Chinese tech firm Tencent posted quarterly net profit Wednesday that was short of expectations, as the gaming and advertising giant looks to monetise its heavy investment in artificial intelligence.
Read moreEclipse chasers flock to Spain for 'breathtaking' experience
Suddenly, the world is plunged into an eerie, violet darkness. The temperature drops. Birds and other animals, bewildered by unforeseen night, start behaving strangely. Stars and planets appear in the sky next to the blotted-out Sun.
Read moreChina's C919 jet makes first international commercial flight
China's homegrown C919 jet completed its first international commercial flight on Wednesday, a symbolic step towards Beijing's goal of challenging the decades-long aerospace dominance of Boeing and Airbus.
Read moreMideast war impact on travel bookings fading, TUI says
German travel giant TUI said Wednesday that bookings were returning to normal levels despite the ongoing Mideast war, as it presented its latest financial results.
Read moreBangladesh get Das fitness boost for daunting Australia task
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto Wednesday declared wicketkeeper Litton Das "100 percent fit" for the first Test against Australia while suggesting the tourists could play two spinners.
Read moreRod Stewart cancels tour dates after heart surgery
British rock star Rod Stewart, 81, has cancelled forthcoming US tour dates after having a heart operation, his social media announced.
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