NYSE - LSE
Last news
Villarreal defeat Bayern Munich to raise Champions League upset hopes
Villarreal inflicted a shock 1-0 victory over Bayern Munich on Wednesday as Arnaut Danjuma's strike boosted the Spanish team's hopes of causing a huge upset in the Champions League quarter-finals.
Protester killed as Sudanese protest 3 years after anti-Bashir sit-in
A Sudanese protester was killed Wednesday as thousands rallied against last year's military coup on the anniversary of previous popular uprisings, most recently against autocrat Omar al-Bashir three years ago.
Cornet strikes as Burnley recover to beat relegation rivals Everton
Maxwel Cornet scored five minutes from time as Burnley beat Premier League relegation rivals Everton 3-2 in a see-saw clash at Turf Moor on Wednesday.
Benzema treble puts Real in command against Chelsea
Karim Benzema's hat-trick fired Real Madrid to a stunning 3-1 win against Chelsea that put the Champions League holders on the brink of elimination after a dramatic quarter-final first leg on Wednesday.
West ramps up sanctions as Russia threatens Ukraine's east
The United States and Britain announced new sanctions against Russia Wednesday after Ukraine said hundreds of civilians were found dead around its capital, as Kyiv warned residents in the east to get out "now" ahead of a feared assault.
Canadians to test Masters curse as Par-3 Contest returns
Canadians Mike Weir and Mackenzie Hughes were declared co-winners of Wednesday's storm-halted Masters' Par-3 Contest, putting them in the path of the dreaded Masters curse.
US Capitol fox put down after biting lawmaker but winning hearts
A mother fox that bit at least nine people including a congressman at the US Capitol has been put down, city officials said Wednesday, in a melancholy twist to a tale that briefly captured the capital's imagination.
US warns of 'mass overdoses' from fentanyl-spiked drugs
The top US agency combatting drug trafficking warned on Wednesday of a surge of "mass overdose" cases involving drugs like cocaine spiked with deadly amounts of fentanyl.
Scotland and Lions prop Tom Smith dies aged 50
Former Scotland prop forward Tom Smith, who also starred for the British and Irish Lions, has died aged 50, the Scottish Rugby Union announced Wednesday.
France's Tsonga to retire after Roland Garros
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, a former Australian Open runner-up and world number five, said Wednesday that he will retire from tennis after this year's French Open.
US cabinet members, lawmakers positive for Covid after gala dinner
Jokes were apparently not the only thing flying at last weekend's exclusive annual comedy gala, the Gridiron Club dinner, in Washington.
'Amazon, here we come': Biden cheers US union drive
President Joe Biden sang praises for organized labor once again Wednesday, hailing last week's triumph by union backers at Amazon as a sign of what is possible throughout the United States.
Many US Fed officials support future half-point increase: minutes
At their March policy meeting, several US Federal Reserve officials supported raising interest rates by half a percentage point in the future to combat inflation, minutes released Wednesday said.
Oscars meeting to discuss Smith sanctions expedited after actor resigns
Possible sanctions against Will Smith for slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars last month will be discussed on Friday, 10 days earlier than previously scheduled, the body that oversees the awards said.
Chelsea boss Tuchel makes four changes for Real clash
Thomas Tuchel made four changes for Chelsea's Champions League quarter-final first leg against Real Madrid as he looked for a response following last weekend's shock thrashing by Brentford.
Liverpool boss Klopp says Man City match no title-decider
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has warned against viewing Sunday's match with Manchester City as a decider for the Premier League title.
Lots of low- and no-cost ways to halt global warming
Not only do we have the tools to slash emissions and curb global warming by 2030, but half of available carbon-cutting options are cost-free or very cheap, UN climate experts say.
New Tesla factory another win for business-friendly Texas
Tesla's unveiling this week of a new auto factory in Austin has highlighted corporate America's growing affinity for Texas compared with California and other states seen as less business-friendly.
Mickelson opted out of Masters, Augusta National chairman says
Three-time champion Phil Mickelson, embroiled in controversy over his comments on a Saudi-backed rival league to the PGA Tour, opted not to play in the 86th Masters, Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley said Wednesday.
In Ukraine, US Vietnam veteran 'ready to fight'
Just before he left New York for the war in Ukraine, American Vietnam veteran Steven Straub had the country's blue and yellow flag tattooed on his arm along with the words "free Ukraine".
One protester dead, several injured in clashes with Peru police
A farm worker who took part in a road block protest in Peru died Wednesday following clashes with police while several others were injured, a hospital said.
New-look 11th to challenge Masters contenders at Augusta
Augusta National's iconic "Amen Corner" trio of holes promises to pose even more of a challenge to Tiger Woods and the rest of the field at the 86th Masters.
Number of spider species creeps up to 50,000
There are now 50,000 known different species of spider crawling the Earth, the World Spider Catalog announced Wednesday -- and there might be another 50,000 out there.
US, UK up Russia sanctions as Kyiv warns of eastern attack
The US and Britain announced new sanctions against Russia Wednesday after Ukraine said hundreds of civilians were found dead around its capital, as Kyiv warned residents in the east of the country to get out "now" ahead of a feared assault.
Tiger Woods and other miracle sporting comebacks
With Tiger Woods set to tee off at the Masters just 14 months after suffering severe leg injuries in a car crash, AFP looks at other athletes who beat the odds and returned to action after being involved in accidents or attacks:
Tiger makes final preparations for epic Masters return
Tiger Woods has talked the talk, now he'll have to walk the walk as he chases a record-tying sixth Masters title only 14 months after suffering severe leg injuries in a car crash.
'I get nothing' - Rahm says Woods stingy with advice
Tiger Woods may have grown into a role as an elder statesman of golf, but Jon Rahm says that hasn't made the 15-time major champion keen to spill the secrets of his success.
US slaps sanctions on Putin's daughters, Russia's biggest banks
The White House announced sanctions Wednesday targeting Russia's top public and private banks and two daughters of Vladimir Putin, adding pressure on the country's economy and its elite over the invasion of Ukraine.
Jurors retire in trial of former tennis star Boris Becker
The jury in the London trial of Boris Becker retired on Wednesday to consider its verdicts in a case in which the German is accused of failing to hand over trophies he won after he was declared bankrupt in 2017.
Bolsonaro vetoes Covid aid for Brazil culture sector
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro vetoed a bill Wednesday that would have provided aid funds to artists and cultural programs hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, triggering an outcry from opposition lawmakers, who vowed to override him.
US indicts Russian oligarch Malofeyev for sanctions violations
The United States announced on Wednesday that it has indicted Russian oligarch Konstantin Malofeyev for sanctions violations.
UEFA changing angle of attack with revised fair play rules
With many clubs reeling from the financial fallout of the pandemic and competitive inequality growing despite existing fair play rules, UEFA will on Thursday unveil changes in its tactics for levelling European football's economic playing field.