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Oil prices rise, stocks slide as Middle East war stirs supply concerns

Paramount's Ellison vows CNN editorial independence

Dempsey returns as Scotland shuffle pack for Six Nations clash against France

India pile up 253-7 against England in T20 World Cup semi-final

Oil prices rise, stocks drop as Middle East war stirs supply concerns

Seven countries to boycott Paralympics ceremony over Russia: organisers

UK's Crufts dog show opens with growing global appeal

Israel tells Beirut suburb to evacuate as Mideast war spirals

PSG prepare for Chelsea clash with Monaco rematch

Google opens AI centre as Berlin defends US tech reliance

Portugal mourns acclaimed writer Antonio Lobo Antunes

European stocks firm after sell-off on Middle East turmoil

European stock markets firmed on Wednesday after a global rout driven by fears that surging energy prices from the Middle East war could fan inflation and hit the global economy.

Van Aert suspects 'sabotage' after return race scuppered by puncture

Belgian rider Wout Van Aert claimed he suspects "sabotage" after his return to racing at the Samyn Classic was hit by a late puncture.

Weedkiller cancer claims drive Bayer to bigger loss

German agrichemical giant Bayer said Wednesday it made a loss of 3.62 billion euros ($4.20 billion) in 2025 after it booked extra charges related to claims that its popular weedkiller causes blood cancer.

India eye special performance to conquer 'street-smart' England

India will need a "special performance" to beat a "street-smart" England in their T20 World Cup semi-final in Mumbai, bowling coach Morne Morkel warned on Wednesday.

Myanmar drivers scramble for fuel as Mideast war cuts supply

Snaking queues of vehicles waited in Myanmar for shrivelling petrol supplies on Wednesday, with some gas stations shuttered as fuel stocks dried up due to the war in the Middle East.

AI not hitting European jobs for now: ECB

Artificial intelligence has only had minor effects on employment in Europe so far, European Central Bank economists said Wednesday, but they warned the technology's future impact was uncertain.

Nepal's Gen Z pins hopes on post-uprising elections

Six months after joining anti-corruption protests that rocked Nepal, 23-year-old Amrita Ban will vote in Thursday's election, hoping the new government will realise the movement's demands.

Six Nations strugglers Wales make three changes for Ireland clash

Wales have made three changes as they bid to end their long Six Nations losing streak away to Ireland on Friday.

Adidas shares slump on downbeat profit outlook

Adidas shares slumped Wednesday after the German sportswear giant gave a disappointing 2026 profit forecast and warned of a 400-million-euro ($465-million) hit from US tariffs and exchange rate effects.

Japan's Ohtani eyes back-to-back World Baseball Classic titles

Shohei Ohtani on Wednesday warned his Japan team-mates to expect a bumpy ride as they go in search of back-to-back World Baseball Classic titles, starting this week in Tokyo.

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