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Lake America? No way, Canadians say
For Liam Mooney, Lake Ontario will always be Lake Ontario.
Rare train of Pacific cyclones fueled by historic El Nino
Two powerful hurricanes and a strengthening tropical storm on Wednesday were churning through the Pacific Ocean where waters were being warmed by a historically strong El Nino climate episode.
Spain report flags Moroccan police failings in Ceuta migrant rush
Moroccan security forces displayed "total permissiveness" during the unprecedented migrant rush into Spain's north African territory of Ceuta in July, according to a Spanish police report seen by AFP on Wednesday.
Macron, King Charles hail UK-France ties after viewing Bayeux Tapestry
French President Emmanuel Macron and King Charles III hailed their countries' ties Wednesday after previewing the landmark Bayeux Tapestry exhibition in London, as France's leader kicked off a two-day UK visit.
Tech bosses press G20 to build data centers, but split on risk
Top US tech bosses, including Nvidia chief Jensen Huang and OpenAI's Sam Altman, urged G20 ministers Wednesday to embrace artificial intelligence and build the data centers to run it.
Fury hits out at 'coward' Joshua as 'Battle of Britain' talks go on
Tyson Fury has branded Anthony Joshua "a coward" as the wait for confirmation of a 'Battle of Britain' showdown between the two former world heavyweight champions drags on.
Dolly Parton to get new Hollywood star after vandalism
Late country music legend Dolly Parton will get a new star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday, after the original one was vandalized, officials have announced.
Maltese tycoon acquitted of masterminding reporter's murder
A Maltese court on Wednesday acquitted tycoon Yorgen Fenech of orchestrating the murder in 2017 of investigative reporter Daphne Caruana Galizia, which brought down a government and drew global condemnation.
Trump 'happy' Prince Harry and Meghan have left US
President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was glad Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had left the United States -- though adding that if he were part of the British royal family he would not have taken them back.
George Clooney: a Hollywood icon and campaigner
George Clooney was a late bloomer in Hollywood who now frequently uses his platform as an industry icon to promote political and humanitarian causes close to his heart.
Michelson shocks Nakashima in US Open clash of rising Americans
Brandon Nakashima, one of the hottest players in men's tennis this summer, couldn't find his best game Wednesday, losing to fellow American Alex Michelsen in the US Open second round.
Europe, US closer than they look on tech rules, says EU tech chief
EU tech chief Henna Virkkunen on Wednesday played down the regulatory gulf between Brussels and Washington, arguing that US courts end up policing the same companies for the same behavior that European law targets in advance.
Another body recovered after ferry capsizes off northern Cyprus: official
Search and rescue teams recovered the body of one of 20 people missing after a passenger ferry capsized off northern Cyprus, officials said on Wednesday, bringing the death toll to at least nine.
Clooney honoured as Hollywood-light Venice Film Festival kicks off
A smiling George Clooney was honoured with a lifetime award at the start of the Venice Film Festival on Wednesday where the long-time Donald Trump critic took another swipe at the US president.
Cupertino Chamber President Claudio Bono Invited to White House with GiveaRoof 3-Year Plan to End Homelessness
GiveaRoof.org founder presents a private-sector model built around Welcome Centers, shared intake, coordinated nonprofit resources, healthcare partnerships, hotel capacity, and donated travel rewards
Third-ranked Pegula, Medvedev power into US Open third round
World number three Jessica Pegula and former champion Daniil Medvedev raced into the third round of the US Open on Wednesday with straight-sets victories.
Trump floats renaming Strait of Hormuz as 'Trump Strait'
President Donald Trump on Wednesday suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz as "Trump Strait," asserting US control of the vital waterway even as fighting raged there with Iran.
Davis-Woodhall a doubt for Ultimate Championship after car crash
Olympic and world long jump champion Tara Davis-Woodhall is a doubt for next week's inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship after a head-on car crash that left her with severe concussion.
Man City, Chelsea fuel record-breaking Premier League transfer window
Manchester City launched a new era by setting a Premier League transfer window record, while Chelsea made Morgan Rogers the most expensive British player in history.
Third-ranked Pegula powers into US Open third round
World number three Jessica Pegula raced into the third round of the US Open on Wednesday, dominating on serve in a 6-3, 6-1 victory over compatriot Sofia Kenin.
Balogun rejected Everton move over transfer 'treatment'
Folarin Balogun's £40 million ($54 million) move to Everton from Monaco collapsed hours before the transfer window closed because the United States striker pulled out over his "treatment" by the Premier League side, the Ligue 1 club's managing director said on Wednesday.
Uber says laying off 'about 10%' of workforce worldwide
Ride-hailing giant Uber will be laying off around 10 percent of its staff as part of "significant organizational changes," CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said in a message to employees released on Wednesday.
Northampton seek 'happy medium' in bid to keep England star Pollock
Northampton are attempting to find a "happy medium" in order to keep Henry Pollock at the Prem champions after his agent said that the rising England star was worth a seven-figure salary.
EU summons Russia envoys, eyes sanctions after Germany drone 'attack'
EU countries on Wednesday summoned Russia's envoys and discussed fresh sanctions after a drone incident in Germany that the bloc's foreign policy chief said bore the marks of "state-sponsored terrorism".
US judge rejects bid to break up Google's ad business
A US federal judge on Wednesday refused to force Google to sell a division of its digital advertising business, rejecting the government's push to break up part of the company's ad empire.
US energy secretary in Venezuela to sign Trump's 'biggest' oil deal
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright is set Wednesday to sign a controversial oil deal granting the United States control of about one-fifth of Venezuela's huge reserves.
Rupert Murdoch 'very happy' to be played by Guy Pearce in new film
Australian-born media mogul Rupert Murdoch is "very happy" to see compatriot Guy Pearce play him in a new, largely sympathetic movie about his early business life, the actor said on Wednesday.
Branagh takes on action role in Apple's Cold War comedy 'Mayday'
Kenneth Branagh, the British actor whose career has been built on weighty roles such as Shakespeare's Henry V, is perhaps an unlikely action hero.
Wall Street stocks rise despite bond yields, oil rising
Wall Street stocks pushed higher on Wednesday, taking advantage of a brief lull in rising oil prices and bond yields.
Lawson fills in again for injured Hadjar at Monza
French driver Isack Hadjar, who missed the last Grand Prix in the Netherlands because of an injured wrist, will again be absent from the grid for this weekend's Italian GP at Monza, his Red Bull team announced on Wednesday.
Brennan claims third Vuelta victory in stage 11 sprint
Matthew Brennan claimed his third win at this year's Vuelta a Espana on Wednesday by triumphing in a sprint to take stage 11.
World must prepare for 'reality' of missing 1.5C goal: UN
The United Nations said Wednesday the 1.5C target would be missed and outlined how global temperatures might be brought back down in a first-of-its-kind assessment met with dismay in climate-vulnernable nations.