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Bezos's Blue Origin postpones rocket launch over weather

Hamilton upbeat despite 'nightmare' at Ferrari

Taylor sparks Colts to Berlin win, Pats win streak hits seven

Alcaraz and Zverev make winning starts at ATP Finals

Protests suspend opening of Nigeria heritage museum

Undav brace sends Stuttgart fourth, Frankfurt win late in Bundesliga

Roma capitalise on Napoli slip-up to claim Serie A lead

Liverpool up for the fight despite Man City masterclass, says Van Dijk

Two MLB pitchers indicted on manipulating bets on pitches

Wales rugby captain Morgan set to be sidelined by shoulder injury

After storming Sao Paulo podium, 'proud' Verstappen aims to keep fighting

Stocks retreat as tech bubble fears grow

Technology companies led sell-offs on stock markets Wednesday, as investors grow increasingly worried about an AI bubble following a rally that has propelled valuations to record highs.

Shein opens first permanent store amid heavy police presence

Paris authorities on Wednesday deployed riot police for the unveiling of Shein's first bricks and mortar store in the world, as controversy swirled over the Asian e-commerce giant's fast fashion and sale of childlike sex dolls online.

West Indies edge New Zealand despite Santner brilliance

A brilliant bowling performance secured the West Indies an unlikely seven-run victory in the first T20 against New Zealand on Wednesday, despite a stunning solo effort from Mitchell Santner.

French pair released by Iran await return home

A French pair released by Iran after over three years in prison on espionage charges their families vehemently denied were on Wednesday awaiting permission to be allowed to return to France and end their ordeal.

German factory orders up but outlook still muted

German industrial orders rose in September for the first time in five months, data showed Wednesday, but officials warned geopolitical and supply chain woes meant the outlook remains muted.

Death toll tops 100 as Philippines digs out after typhoon

The death toll from Typhoon Kalmaegi in the central Philippines climbed past 100 on Wednesday as the devastating impact on Cebu province became clearer after the worst flooding in recent memory.

Champagne and cheers across New York as Mamdani soars to victory

Donald Trump had decisively won the US presidential election last November and very few people outside New York's leftist circles knew Zohran Mamdani, who had just declared his longshot mayoral candidacy.

Medieval tower collapse adds to Italy's workplace toll

The deadly collapse of a medieval tower in Rome has made global headlines, but for trade unions, it is simply the latest of many workplace tragedies in Italy.

BMW boosts profitability despite China, tariff woes

German carmaker BMW on Wednesday reported a rise in profitability in the last quarter despite facing challenges from slowing Chinese sales and tariffs.