Wolvaardt's 169 fires South Africa to 319-7 in World Cup semis
Skipper Laura Wolvaardt struck a majestic 169 to power South Africa to 319-7 against England in the first semi-final of the Women's World Cup on Wednesday.
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EU seeks 'urgent solutions' with China over chipmaker Nexperia
The EU said Wednesday it is seeking a swift resolution to a Chinese curb on chip exports linked to a row with the Netherlands over chipmaker Nexperia that has alarmed European businesses.
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Paris prosecutor promises update in Louvre heist probe
Two men could face charges Wednesday over the spectacular theft of priceless jewels from the Louvre museum, as a Paris prosecutor promised an update in the case.
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Record Vietnam rains kill seven and flood 100,000 homes
Flooding triggered by record heavy rains in central Vietnam this week killed at least seven people and inundated more than 100,000 homes, the environment ministry said on Wednesday.
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Markets extend record run as trade dominates
Markets hit record highs Wednesday thanks to optimism over US trade deals, the AI sector and an expected interest-rate cut from the Federal Reserve.
Read moreDowngraded Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Cuba
A downgraded Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Cuba early on Wednesday after ripping a path of destruction across Jamaica, which authorities have designated a "disaster area."
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Rain washes out 1st Australia-India T20 match
Persistent rain forced the opening Twenty20 clash between Australia and India to be abandoned on Wednesday, leaving Suryakumar Yadav stranded on 39 and Shubman Gill on 37.
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Spain's Santander bank posts record profit
Spanish banking giant Santander reported record profits on Wednesday for the first nine months of 2025, buoyed by strong client growth and a solid performance in its key markets.
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FIA taken to court to block Ben Sulayem's uncontested candidacy
Swiss racing driver Laura Villars filed legal action Wednesday against motorsport's governing body to challenge FIA election rules, which she argues prevent her or any other candidate from running against incumbent president Mohammed Ben Sulayem.
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Chemicals firm BASF urges EU to cut red tape as profit dips
The boss of German chemicals giant BASF on Wednesday called for the European Union to relax carbon trading rules, as the firm reported a drop in core profit with the industry in crisis.
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