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Shanghai euphoria tempered by deep wound to China's economy
Orders have evaporated at Zhou's textile company based just outside Shanghai, a city now stumbling free from a two-month lockdown that has left small businesses on life support.
French interior minister accused of lying over Champions League chaos
French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin came under pressure on Wednesday over the chaos that marred the Champions League final at the weekend between Liverpool and Real Madrid which he has blamed on ticket scams.
Australia's top diplomat to visit Samoa, Tonga trailing Chinese counterpart
Australia's recently sworn-in Foreign Minister Penny Wong is heading back to the Pacific Islands Wednesday, travelling to Samoa and Tonga just days after her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi.
Police probe death of star Bollywood singer KK at 53
Indian police said Wednesday they are investigating the death of star Bollywood singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known as KK, who died at age 53 after a concert.
Asian markets mixed on inflation worry, oil bounces after drop
Asian markets fluctuated Wednesday following losses on Wall Street and data reminding traders that inflation shows no sign of easing.
Turkey black rose producers chase sweet smell of success
To the naked eye, the delicate velvet roses in southeastern Turkey appear black and overwhelm the senses with their irresistible sweet smell.
Cyprus takes risky bet on casinos
Europe's largest gaming resort, the City of Dreams Mediterranean, is emerging from bulldozed vineyards and lemon groves on Cyprus's southern coast.
Denmark votes on joining EU's common defence policy
Traditionally eurosceptic Denmark votes Wednesday in a referendum on whether to overturn its opt-out on the EU's common defence policy after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Trans Rohingya refugee fights prejudice with beauty
A minority in a minority, transgender Rohingya beautician Tanya has faced discrimination on even more fronts than most other residents of the world's biggest refugee camp.
Singaporeans in a flap at Malaysian chicken export curbs
Long queues at stalls selling a popular chicken dish, increasing prices and warnings about supply disruptions -- Singaporeans are in a flap due to curbs on poultry exports from neighbouring Malaysia.
US to send Ukraine advanced weapons, as battle for east rages
President Joe Biden has said the United States will send more advanced rocket systems to Ukraine, as Russian troops press their ferocious bid to complete the capture of a key eastern city.
Star Bollywood singer KK dies after concert at 53
Star Bollywood singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known as KK, died of a heart attack at age 53 after a concert, officials said Wednesday, prompting a flood of tributes.
Asian markets mixed on inflation worry, oil edges up after drop
Asian markets fluctuated Wednesday following losses on Wall Street and data reminding traders that inflation shows no sign of easing.
De Klerk latest World Cup-winning Springbok heading to Japan
Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok Faf de Klerk will join Japanese side Yokohama Canon Eagles next season, the club said Wednesday, in the latest big-name coup for the ambitious league.
Morocco economic rebound threatened by drought, Ukraine war
A withering drought and poor harvests plus price hikes fuelled by the war in Ukraine are threatening Morocco's fragile economic recovery and exposing structural weaknesses, experts say.
Shanghai eases Covid curbs in step towards ending lockdown
Shanghai eased a range of Covid-19 restrictions on Wednesday in a step towards returning to normal after a two-month lockdown that confined residents of the megacity to their homes and battered China's economy.
Dustin Johnson heads field for $25 mn Saudi-backed LIV Golf opener
Former world number one Dustin Johnson will head the field for the inaugural $25 million LIV Golf Invitational Series event in England next week, the Saudi-backed golf circuit said Wednesday.
Venezuela's stuffed toy 'hospital' brings joy to kids
Judith, a 90-year-old great-grandmother in Venezuela, examines a stuffed animal meticulously in her hands before finding a hole.
Royal family's biggest fan gets ready for jubilee
It takes agility to get past the thousands of commemorative pictures and teacups piled up in the London home of Margaret Tyler, one of the UK's biggest collectors of royal memorabilia.
10 dead, around 20 missing after Hurricane Agatha hits Mexico
The toll from Hurricane Agatha climbed to at least ten dead and around 20 missing in southern Mexico, where heavy rains triggered landslides and flooding, local officials said Tuesday.
UK forgets crisis to party for queen's jubilee
Putting aside a biting inflationary crisis and doubts over the monarchy's future, Britons are set to party this week to mark a record-breaking 70 years on the throne for Queen Elizabeth II.
Dustin Johnson heads field for $25 mn Saudi-backed LIV Golf event
Former world number one Dustin Johnson will head the field for the inaugural $25 million LIV Golf Invitational Series event in England next week, the Saudi-backed golf circuit said Wednesday.
Biden says US to send Ukraine 'advanced rocket systems' to hit 'key targets'
President Joe Biden on Tuesday confirmed the United States will send more advanced rocket systems to Ukraine with ability to strike what he called "key targets" of Russia's invasion force.
Kerr the constant as Warriors dynasty endures
Eight years that have seen the Golden State Warriors rise and fall and rise again have featured one constant in "visionary" head coach Steve Kerr.
Warriors, Celtics poised for NBA Finals classic
A resurgent Golden State Warriors are bidding to reclaim their throne at basketball's summit against a Boston Celtics team chasing history when the NBA Finals tip-off on Thursday.
Nadal says 'I haven't won anything yet' and warns 'too late' to play
Rafael Nadal insisted he still has work to do to win a 14th French Open despite knocking out Novak Djokovic and said it was "too late" to be playing after their quarter-final ended in the early hours of Wednesday.
Djokovic hails 'champion' Nadal but 'not surprised' by injury recovery
Novak Djokovic hailed Rafael Nadal as a "great champion" after losing an epic late-night French Open quarter-final, but added he was "not surprised" by his rival's recovery from a debilitating injury.
Nicklaus pledges allegiance to PGA after Saudi offer
Jack Nicklaus pledged his allegiance to the PGA Tour on Tuesday, saying no amount of money could have tempted him to take on a leadership role with a new Saudi-backed golf series.
Djokovic v Nadal - seven of the best
Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal met for the 59th time at the French Open on Tuesday and served up another epic as Nadal triumphed in their quarter-final.
Nadal v Djokovic: French Open meetings
Rafael Nadal claimed a dramatic four-set victory over Novak Djokovic in the French Open quarter-finals in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Korda taking it slow at US Women's Open after blood clot scare
World number two Nelly Korda says she will be looking no further than the first tee at the US Women's Open on Thursday as she returns for her first tournament in four months following a blood clot scare.
French Open day 10: Who said what
Who said what on the 10th day of the 2022 French Open at Roland Garros on Tuesday: