France's Macron lands in Riyadh on surprise 'solidarity' visit
French President Emmanuel Macron landed in Riyadh in a surprise "solidarity" visit, making him the first Western leader to touch down in the kingdom since Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis intensified their attacks this month.
Read moreNigeria Ebola case matches DR Congo strain
The Ebola case detected in Nigeria is the Bundibugyo strain behind a major DR Congo outbreak, officials said Wednesday, marking the spread of the deadly disease to points across Africa.
Read moreSouth Africa eases fuel pain as growth slows
South Africa announced fresh fuel-relief measures on Wednesday to cushion motorists and commuters battered by record pump prices as uncertainty roils global energy markets.
Read moreRose salutes Bournemouth's past heroes ahead of AC Milan clash
Bournemouth manager Marco Rose paid tribute Wednesday to the team that helped preserve the club's English Football League status as they prepare to face Italian giants AC Milan in a landmark European fixture.
Read moreWoody Allen shoots new movie in Madrid
Veteran Hollywood director Woody Allen is shooting his latest film on the streets of Madrid as the Spanish capital seeks to burnish its status as a global cinema hub.
Read moreNvidia's Huang urges Europe to go all in on AI
European companies from automakers to drug firms to banks need to embrace artificial intelligence, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said Wednesday, as the continent looks to capitalise on the technology even as the United States and China drive its development.
Read moreBarca's Olmo injured for a month, misses Clasico
Barcelona midfielder Dani Olmo will miss Sunday's Clasico in La Liga against Real Madrid after being ruled out for around a month through injury on Wednesday.
Read moreFive things to know as French bond yield tops 5%
A sell-off in French government bonds amid a budget standoff and after violent protests pushed the yield on the benchmark 10-year note past five percent Wednesday, the highest level since 2002.
Read moreImpacts of UK's new North Sea gas drilling
With wars in the Middle East and Ukraine putting pressure on global energy markets, Britain has approved drilling at a controversial North Sea gas field in a bid to strengthen its energy security.
Read more'Complete threat' Ngumoha excites Liverpool captain Van Dijk
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said there was "much more to come" from Rio Ngumoha following the teenage winger's central role in a thrilling Champions League win over Villarreal.
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