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Mexico to review jailed drug lord's plea to come home
Mexico's president said Wednesday that he would consider a request by convicted drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman to return from the United States to complete his sentence on humanitarian grounds.
Dzeko-inspired Inter win Milan derby Super Cup
Inter Milan won the Italian Super Cup on Wednesday after Edin Dzeko inspired his team to a thumping 3-0 victory over local rivals AC Milan.
Peru protesters vow to make voices heard as march looms
Protesters from all over Peru continued converging on Lima on Wednesday determined to make their voices heard during two days of planned protests against the government of President Dina Boluarte.
Rare photos from WWII Jewish ghetto shown in Warsaw
Never-before-seen photos of the Warsaw Ghetto -- from a roll of film shot by a Polish firefighter under the noses of the occupying Germans -- were unveiled to journalists Wednesday.
Playful but refined menswear at Paris Fashion Week
As menswear trends towards a more refined style after years of streetwear dominance, Paris Fashion Week designers put their own spin on the suit on Wednesday.
Turkey asks US for F-16 jets amid NATO, Congress rows
Turkey on Wednesday appealed to the United States to expedite F-16 jets, a sale some US officials hope could coax Ankara to lift objections to NATO expansion but is bitterly opposed by a key senator.
Jury hears Elon Musk told 'lies' that cost Tesla investors millions
A lawyer for angry Tesla investors told a California courtroom on Wednesday that CEO Elon Musk "lied" about having funding in place to take the company private, costing his clients millions of dollars.
Robshaw backs Jones to 'shake-up' Australia
Chris Robshaw believes Eddie Jones will have a "big impact" on Australia after taking charge of the Wallabies for a second time following his sacking by England.
Lula's government fires 13 from his security team after Brazil riots
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's government has fired 13 soldiers from his security detail following violent anti-government riots for which he pointed the finger again Wednesday at his predecessor Jair Bolsonaro.
Trump presses Facebook to restore his account
Former US president Donald Trump is urging Facebook to reinstate his account two years after it was deactivated, his aides said Wednesday, as he gears up for a third bid for the White House.
Dua Lipa, Federer to host Karl Lagerfeld-themed Met Gala
Pop phenom Dua Lipa and tennis legend Roger Federer will be among the hosts of this year's Met Gala, whose theme will be "In honor of Karl."
Warburton confident Gatland will relish return to Test 'pressure-cooker'
Sam Warburton has no doubt Warren Gatland will enjoy the intensity of international rugby union again during the upcoming Six Nations after being appointed head coach of Wales for a second time.
NATO allies set to provide 'heavier weapons' to Ukraine
NATO countries are set to announce new "heavier weapons" for Ukraine, the alliance's chief said on Wednesday, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on his backers to speed up their decision-making.
Powerful Leopard: German tank long sought by Ukraine
The Leopard, the powerful battle tank sought by Kyiv to push forward against Moscow, could have a "significant" impact.
Porn star Ron Jeremy unfit for rape trial, judge rules
Porn star Ron Jeremy is not mentally competent to stand trial, a judge has ruled, halting attempts to prosecute him for a dozen rapes and other alleged sex crimes.
Champagne celebrates record sales in 2022
The waning Covid pandemic in many parts of the world helped put people in a celebratory mood, industry leaders said Wednesday, driving 2022 Champagne sales to an all-time high above six billion euros.
Chile sinks controversial mining project over environmental concerns
Chile's government on Wednesday torpedoed a controversial billion-dollar mining project due to be built near a nature reserve that is home to a rare species of penguin.
US arrests Russian crypto boss for alleged criminal 'haven'
US authorities said Wednesday they had arrested the owner of China-based cryptocurrency exchange Bitzlato for alleged money laundering, hailing the move as a global "blow to the cryptocrime ecosystem."
Body bags, blood and shock at Ukraine helicopter crash site
Dmytro Serbyn was sitting down to breakfast Wednesday when he heard an unusual buzzing sound outside his home near Kyiv and then realised in horror flames were shooting over the neighbourhood kindergarten.
Madande gives Zimbabwe dramatic ODI victory over Ireland
Clive Madande struck a four off the final ball of a rain-interrupted one-day international thriller in Harare on Wednesday to give Zimbabwe a three-wicket victory over Ireland.
UK millionaire says rich people like him should be taxed more
A rich Briton is among a group of millionaires in Davos pushing for governments to tax those like him more in order to bridge a wealth gap he warns is fragmenting the world.
Gill's double ton helps India survive Bracewell blitz
Shubman Gill scored a brilliant 208 as India held on to beat New Zealand by 12 runs in the first one-day international in Hyderabad on Wednesday despite a blistering century from Michael Bracewell.
Football rules board rejects Premier League temporary concussion substitute trial
A proposed trial of temporary concussion substitutes in next season's Premier League has been rejected by football's lawmakers, according to English Football Association chief executive Mark Bullingham.
Scholz stays silent on battle tanks for Ukraine
Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday promised German support for Ukraine for "as long as necessary" but without mentioning tanks, despite international pressure on him to authorise their delivery to Kyiv
Monastyrsky: minister from Ukraine's wartime generation
Ukrainian Interior Minister Denys Monastyrsky, who died in a shock helicopter crash outside Kyiv Wednesday, was a deeply respected politician with a readiness to venture near frontlines.
New Red Cross chief to visit Moscow this week
The new head of the International Committee of the Red Cross will visit Moscow this week, following a visit last month to conflict-ravaged Ukraine, the organisation said Wednesday.
Swedish far-right leader calls Erdogan 'Islamist dictator'
The leader of the far-right Sweden Democrats has attacked Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as an "Islamist dictator" as Ankara maintains its objections to approving Stockholm's bid for NATO membership.
Scotland star Hogg's heel injury 'improving' ahead of Six Nations
Scotland full-back Stuart Hogg is expected to be fit for the upcoming Six Nations despite a heel injury, his club Exeter's director of rugby said on Wednesday.
Lula government cleans up security after riots
The government of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has fired 13 more soldiers from his security detail as it tightens protection following violent anti-government riots on January 8.
Lufthansa closes in on stake in Italy's ITA Airways
German airline giant Lufthansa submitted a fresh offer Wednesday for Italy's troubled ITA Airways, bringing a turbulent takeover process closer to the finish line.
All-time great Hashim Amla ends long playing career
Hashim Amla, who ended a 22-year playing career on Wednesday, will be regarded as one of South Africa's all-time cricketing greats.
Ukraine's Klitschko confident on new weapons after Davos talks
Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko said he had "very good and positive signals" that new weapons would be announced for Ukraine at a meeting of the country's Western allies in Germany on Friday.