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Ukraine says 'survived the most difficult winter' in history
Ukraine said it had survived a months-long winter onslaught of Russian strikes on water and energy infrastructure, as it marked the first day of spring Wednesday.
Ruling party candidate Tinubu wins Nigeria's presidency in disputed vote
Ruling party candidate Bola Tinubu on Wednesday was declared winner of Nigeria's fiercely disputed presidential elections, securing the former Lagos governor his life-long ambition of heading Africa's most populous democracy.
LA County agrees $29 mn settlement with Kobe Bryant's widow over crash photos
Los Angeles County has agreed to pay the widow of Kobe Bryant nearly $29 million after first responders shared photos taken at the site of the helicopter crash that killed the NBA superstar.
Glazers' demands set to delay Manchester United takeover: reports
Plans for a takeover of Manchester United could be delayed until May, with the current US-based owners the Glazer family said to be holding out for a better offer, according to British media reports.
Gabon summit promotes worth of tropical rainforests
A two-day conference to highlight the key environmental role and value of the world's rainforests got underway in Gabon Wednesday, backed by several leaders of tropical countries.
Survivors of Italy's migrant shipwreck weep over their dead
Survivors of a shipwreck off southern Italy wept over their dead Wednesday, as relatives of some of the 67 people who drowned arrived from other countries to claim their loved ones.
Belarus leader 'fully supports' China's Ukraine peace plan
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko told his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping his country "fully supports" Beijing's proposals for ending the Ukraine war when the two leaders met Wednesday.
Britain's Prince Harry loses home on royal estate: reports
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan are being evicted from their home on the British royal family's Windsor estate, leaving them without a UK base, reports said on Wednesday.
Erdogan says May election to go ahead despite Turkey quake
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday ruled out any delay in elections after the devastating quake that killed tens of thousands in Turkey, saying the vote would push ahead on May 14 as planned.
Carmaker Aston Martin's losses almost triple
British luxury carmaker Aston Martin Lagonda on Wednesday said annual losses almost tripled on soaring costs and supply strains, but shares surged on rebounding sales and a bright outlook.
Serbian leader defiant after Kosovo talks end in Brussels
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic vowed to never recognise Kosovo after refusing to sign an EU-backed deal aimed at normalising ties between the rivals, following failed talks this week that aimed to deliver a breakthrough.
England bowl out Bangladesh for 209 in first ODI
Najmul Hossain struck his maiden half-century but England still bowled out Bangladesh for 209 in the first one-day international Wednesday.
World Cup finals record goal-scorer Just Fontaine dies
Just Fontaine, the all-time top scorer in a single World Cup finals with 13 goals, has died aged 89, his family told AFP on Wednesday.
Nigeria's Buhari says president-elect Tinubu best man for job
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday congratulated the declared winner of Nigeria's presidential elections, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying he was the best man for the job.
Just Fontaine, France's World Cup record breaker
Just Fontaine, the legendary France striker who died on Wednesday at the age of 89, will forever be remembered for scoring 13 goals at the 1958 World Cup, a remarkable feat that seems unlikely ever to be matched.
Ghislaine Maxwell appeals to overturn sex-crimes conviction
Lawyers for Ghislaine Maxwell on Tuesday asked a federal appeals court to overturn her conviction and 20-year sentence for helping Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse girls, US media reported.
China says 'lab leak' claims hurt US credibility
Beijing accused Washington on Wednesday of harming its own credibility after a top US intelligence official said his agency believed the pandemic "most likely" caused by a laboratory incident in Wuhan, China.
Head-on train crash kills dozens in Greece
At least 36 people were killed and another 66 injured after two trains collided head-on near the Greek city of Larissa, authorities said, as emergency services raced Wednesday to find survivors among the charred wreckage.
Australia make solid start after skittling India for 109
Australia made a solid start with the bat on day one of the third Test against India on Wednesday, reaching 71-1 at tea after bowling out the hosts for just 109.
Belarus leader hails China ties ahead of Xi meeting
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on Wednesday hailed his country's ties with Beijing ahead of a closely watched meeting with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.
EU parliament bans TikTok on work devices
The European Parliament has told staff to purge TikTok from devices used for work because of data protection concerns, after similar moves by the EU's main governing bodies last week.
Blinken urges Uzbekistan to respect rights as reforms advance
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday pressed Uzbekistan's leaders to address human rights as they pursue nascent reforms, on a trip to woo Central Asia amid tensions with Russia.
Asian, European markets rise as China data spurs recovery hopes
Asian and European markets rose Wednesday as data showed decade-high Chinese factory activity last month after leaders began reopening the economy from years of painful zero-Covid measures.
What is China's game plan in Ukraine?
China is playing an increasingly prominent role on the sidelines of Russia's war in Ukraine as the conflict drags on into its second year.
Kuhnemann takes five as Australia skittle India for 109 in third Test
Australia spinner Matthew Kuhnemann took five wickets and Nathan Lyon three to skittle India for 109 on day one of the third Test in Indore on Wednesday.
At least 32 dead, dozens injured after two trains collide in Greece
At least 32 people were killed and another 85 injured after two trains collided near the Greek city of Larissa, authorities said, as emergency services raced Wednesday to find survivors among the charred wreckage.
UK missing person case highlights rise of TikTok amateur sleuths
The tragic case of a British woman's disappearance and death has shone a disturbing light on the rise of so-called online sleuths and amateur detectives who believe they can do the police's job.
Customised kicks: North Macedonia sneaker artist sketches new path
From a makeshift studio in a cramped apartment in North Macedonia's Skopje, Satja Grabuloski has made his mark as one of the top sneaker artists in the world.
Sri Lanka workers defy strike ban to protest rescue plan
Sri Lankan workers went on strike Wednesday in defiance of a government ban to protest a rescue plan for the bankrupt island nation, forcing the closure of hospitals, banks and ports.
Australia spinners leave India in trouble at 84-7
Australia spinners Matthew Kuhnemann and Nathan Lyon took three wickets each to leave hosts India reeling at 84-7 at lunch on day one of the third Test on Wednesday.
China manufacturing activity surges in February
China's manufacturing activity surged to its highest reading in more than a decade in February, official figures showed Wednesday, as factories began to return to normal following years of Covid-19 disruption.
Gabonese village fights to save forest from logging
Under the green canopy of the ancient Massaha forest in northeastern Gabon, Arsene Ibaho leads a group of visitors towards a tree that he says is sacred and speaks to his people.