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Report accuses TikTok of spreading hate speech ahead of Kenya poll
Clips containing hate-speech, political disinformation and threats of ethnic violence are spreading on TikTok ahead of Kenya's high-stakes elections, a new report said Wednesday, accusing the video-sharing platform of "failing its first real test in Africa".
UN chief warns impact of Ukraine war on world is worsening
UN chief Antonio Guterres said Wednesday that the consequences for the world of Russia's invasion of Ukraine are worsening, with 1.6 billion people likely to be affect.
Newcastle seal permanent deal for Targett
Newcastle signed Aston Villa defender Matt Targett on a permanent basis on Wednesday after his successful loan spell at St James' Park.
Leeds land Denmark defender Kristensen from Salzburg
Leeds signed Denmark defender Rasmus Kristensen from RB Salzburg for a reported £8.5 million ($10.6 million) on Wednesday.
Austrian federation X-rays pitch ahead of France game
The Austrian football federation (OFB) said it was having the pitch at the Ernst-Happel Stadium X-rayed ahead of a game with France after a huge hole appeared during a Nations League match against Denmark.
Biles, Raisman, other top US gymnasts file $1 bn claim against FBI
Simone Biles, Aly Raisman and other star US gymnasts filed a $1 billion claim against the FBI on Wednesday for mishandling of the investigation into sexual abuse by predatory former team doctor Larry Nassar.
Kashmir violence dampens celebrations at Hindu festival
The spectre of recent violence in Indian-administered Kashmir overshadowed celebrations for a Hindu festival on Wednesday, with crowds a fraction of their usual size despite heavy security to mollify fears of an attack.
Car ploughs into school trip teenagers killing teacher in Berlin
A German-Armenian man drove into a crowd in a busy shopping district in Berlin on Wednesday, mowing down a group of teenagers and killing their teacher before crashing through a shop window.
Stocks lower as recession fears weigh on sentiment
Stock markets were lower on Wednesday as investors weighed the prospect of recession while inflation soars around the world.
Ukraine says troops may have to pull back from flashpoint city
Kyiv's forces may have to retreat from the eastern city of Severodonetsk, a senior Ukrainian official conceded on Wednesday, as diplomatic efforts intensified to unblock grain stuck in Ukraine's ports.
Schoolgirl tells Congress of playing dead to survive Texas massacre
An 11-year-old who smeared herself with her murdered friend's blood to play dead during last month's school shooting in the US state of Texas relived the horror of her ordeal before a panel of lawmakers on Wednesday.
Australia need 125 to win T20I after Sri Lanka batting collapse
Sri Lankan batters failed to fire for the second consecutive T20 match against Australia and managed 124-9 in Colombo after the visitors won the toss and chose to field Wednesday.
US to ban single-use plastics on public lands by 2032
The United States will phase out single-use plastics in national parks and other public lands over the next decade, President Joe Biden's administration announced Wednesday as part of actions on World Oceans Day.
Monkeypox outbreak tops 1,000 cases, WHO warns of 'real' risk
The risk of monkeypox becoming established in non-endemic nations is real, the WHO warned Wednesday, with more than a thousand cases now confirmed in such countries.
Biles, Raisman, other US gymnasts file $1 bn claim against FBI
Simone Biles, Aly Raisman and other star US gymnasts filed a $1 billion claim against the FBI on Wednesday for alleged mishandling of the investigation into sexual abuse by predatory former team doctor Larry Nassar.
'Top Ganna' beats Van Aert in Dauphine time-trial
Filippo Ganna of Ineos Grenadiers won stage 4 of cycling's Criterium du Dauphine on Wednesday edging his key rival Wout van Aert on the 31.9km time-trial with a sizzling time of 35min 32sec.
US lays out pledges as Biden woos Latin American leaders
US President Joe Biden heads Wednesday to a Latin America summit on a mission to woo back the region as his administration pledged greater economic cooperation, investment and a program to train half a million health workers.
Belgian king regrets colonial 'humiliation' in landmark Congo trip
King Philippe of Belgium, in a historic visit to DR Congo, said on Wednesday that his country's rule over the vast central African country had inflicted pain and humiliation through a mixture of "paternalism, discrimination and racism."
Nigeria's ruling party picks ex-Lagos governor as 2023 candidate
Nigeria's ruling All Progressives Congress on Wednesday picked former Lagos governor and veteran political operator Bola Tinubu as its candidate for the 2023 election to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari.
British-Portuguese artist Paula Rego dies aged 87
The celebrated British-Portuguese artist Paula Rego has died aged 87 in London, her representative the Victoria Miro gallery said on Wednesday.
100 school children rescued while hiking in Austrian Alps
More than 100 German school children and teachers had to be rescued, most of them airlifted to safety, after getting stuck on an Alpine hiking trail, described online as a "classic after-work tour," police said Wednesday.
Nigeria's ruling party picks candidate for 2023 election
Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress or APC party on Wednesday picked former Lagos governor Bola Tinubu as its candidate for the 2023 election to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari, who steps down after two terms.
Stocks lower as investors weigh recession risk
Stock markets were lower on Wednesday as investors weighed the prospect of recession with inflation soaring around the world.
Campaigners launch court bid to prevent UK-Rwanda asylum flights
Campaigners on Wednesday launched a court bid to block UK government's plans to send asylum seekers to Rwanda as it attempts to stop migrant boat crossings from France.
Bayern Munich insist wantaway Lewandowski will stay
Bayern Munich have doubled down by again telling Robert Lewandowski that he cannot leave before his contract expires next year.
Mickelson says he does not condone rights abuses on eve of Saudi-backed golf series
Phil Mickelson said Wednesday he does not condone human rights violations in Saudi Arabia as he prepares to tee off in the inaugural event of the divisive LIV Golf Invitational Series funded by the Gulf kingdom.
No progress at Russia-Turkey talks on Ukraine grain exports
Russia and Turkey made little headway on Wednesday in talks aimed at securing safe passage for Ukrainian grain exports, as a Russian sea blockade triggered new warnings of deadly famine.
Paris 2015 attacks trial hears closing arguments
The trial over the November 2015 attacks in Paris, France's worst-ever terror assault, heard the beginning of closing arguments Wednesday by the three leading prosecutors in the case.
'Every day something burns': Despair on Ukraine's battered frontline
Surrounding pensioner Yuriy Krasnikov are apartment buildings scarred by war and the charred remains of bungalow homes in the eastern Ukrainian city of Lysychansk shelled by Russian forces daily.
Queensland stun NSW to claim State of Origin opener
Rookie coach Billy Slater steered Queensland to a sensational 16-10 win over New South Wales Wednesday in an epic clash to draw first blood in the best-of-three State of Origin rugby league series.
French far-right clash in Riviera region ahead of polls
France's Mediterranean region, home to the Cannes Film Festival and palm-lined beaches that entice tourists from around the world, is seeing a ferocious battle between far-right factions for parliamentary polls this month with immigration the most contentious issue.
Fallen football chiefs Blatter and Platini start fraud trial
Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini, once the chiefs of world and European football, appeared in a Swiss court on Wednesday to face trial over a suspected fraudulent payment.