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Top Mexican court decriminalizes abortion nationwide
Mexico's Supreme Court on Wednesday decriminalized abortion across the conservative Latin American country, moving in contrast to the United States where federally guaranteed abortion rights were overturned last year.
US Open roasts players as Medvedev, Sabalenka advance
Daniil Medvedev overcame roasting temperatures to battle into the US Open semi-finals on Wednesday as Aryna Sabalenka delivered a sizzling display to reach the last four.
Maskless Biden laughs off Covid guidance
When Joe Biden was criticized this week for failing to mask up after his wife caught Covid, he didn't just put a brave face on it.
Top Mexican court decriminalizes abortion
Mexico's Supreme Court on Wednesday decriminalized abortion across the conservative Latin American country.
Medvedev douses Rublev with 'cold shower' to reach US Open semis
Daniil Medvedev defeated fellow Russian Andrey Rublev 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 in scorching conditions Wednesday to reach his fourth US Open semi-final and set up a possible meeting with defending champion Carlos Alcaraz.
Stocks waver amid jitters over more tough central bank actions
Wall Street and European stock markets retreated on Wednesday as worries about higher oil prices and possible additional interest rate hikes weighed on sentiment.
Biden bars drilling over vast swath of Alaska
President Joe Biden's administration on Wednesday announced it is banning new oil and gas drilling over a vast region of Alaska that is significant for Indigenous communities and home to iconic animal species.
Niners' Bosa agrees to record-setting 5-year, $170 million deal
NFL Defensive Player of the Year Nick Bosa will be on the field for San Francisco on Sunday after agreeing a contract extension worth a reported $170 million over five years, coach Kyle Shanahan said Wednesday.
Iconic Freddie Mercury memorabilia goes under the hammer
The baby grand piano Queen frontman Freddie Mercury used to compose almost all of his greatest songs and the original manuscript for "Bohemian Rhapsody" were snapped up Wednesday when they went under the hammer in London.
Five of the most prized Freddie Mercury items being auctioned
Here are five lots that stand out in the Sotheby's sale of items belonging to Queen frontman Freddie Mercury that begins in London on Wednesday.
'Dialed in' Shelton gets ultimate Djokovic test at US Open
In a season of firsts for Ben Shelton that began with a quarter-final appearance on his Australian Open debut, the 20-year-old American now faces the greatest challenge of his young career: Novak Djokovic for a place in Sunday's US Open final.
US announces $1 bn to aid Ukraine as Russian strike kills at least 17
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced $1 billion of aid during a surprise visit Wednesday to Ukraine which suffered a Russian strike that killed at least 17 people at a market in the east.
Prized Freddie Mercury memorabilia snapped up at auction
The baby grand piano Queen frontman Freddie Mercury used to compose almost all of his greatest songs and the original manuscript for "Bohemian Rhapsody" were snapped up Wednesday at auction in London.
Tears, stars and 'soft power' at Kyiv mental health summit
The star contingent was high as Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska held a "summit of first ladies and gentlemen" Wednesday, focusing on the stigmatised issue of mental health in the war-torn country.
US to provide depleted uranium rounds to Ukraine
The United States will provide depleted uranium tank ammunition to Ukraine as part of a $175 million aid package, the Pentagon said Wednesday.
Mali says goodbye to 'Black Panther' Salif Keita
Mali paid a final, moving tribute in Bamako on Wednesday to African football legend and "monument man" Salif Keita who died at the weekend at the age of 76.
Pace of increase in CO2 concentration has increased three-fold: report
The pace at which the concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere is increasing -- due mostly to the burning of fossil fuels -- has jumped three-fold in five decades, an international report said Wednesday.
Top US diplomat Blinken visits McDonald's in Kyiv
Top US diplomat Antony Blinken stopped at a McDonald's with his counterpart Dmytro Kuleba in Kyiv Wednesday, as part of a trip to shore up US support for Ukraine.
Messi, Haaland and Bonmati lead Ballon d'Or nominees
Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland are among the leading contenders to win this year's men's Ballon d'Or, while Spain World Cup star Aitana Bonmati leads the nominees announced on Wednesday for the women's prize.
Modern cars are a data privacy 'nightmare' says study
The world's most popular car brands are a data "privacy nightmare," collecting and selling personal information in an age when driving is going increasingly digital, a study showed on Wednesday.
Hard-hitting migrant films tighten Venice race
The blistering tale of an African's journey to Europe and a moving film about refugees at Poland's border, which has angered its government, have tightened the race at the Venice Film Festival.
'Luckiest guy' Nassib, NFL's first openly gay player, retires
Defensive end Carl Nassib, who in 2021 became the first openly gay player to play in an NFL regular-season game, announced his retirement on social media on Wednesday.
Record-breaking Ronaldo 'wants more' with Portugal
Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo said Wednesday he wants to go "even further" after becoming the first player to score 850 career goals with Saudi club side Al-Nassr.
Kurds, pro-Turk forces fight in north Syria after 90 killed
United States-backed Kurdish-led fighters in northern Syria on Wednesday fought a deadly battle with Turkish-supported forces who said they intervened after clashes killed dozens in an Arab-majority province further east.
Sabalenka beats Zheng to reach US Open semi-finals
Aryna Sabalenka stayed on course for her second Grand Slam title of the season after cruising past China's Zheng Qinwen in straight sets to reach the US Open semi-finals on Wednesday.
UK reassures big tech over new encryption rules
The British government on Wednesday gave guarantees to instant messaging platforms over concerns that they could be forced to monitor encrypted messages for harmful content.
Brazil cyclone death toll rises to 31
The death toll from a cyclone that unleashed torrential rain and flooding on southern Brazil rose to at least 31 Wednesday, authorities said, as the region braced for more violent weather.
Berlin-Paris night train to return after nine years
A night train linking Berlin and Paris will return in December, nine years after the service was cancelled, Austrian rail operator OeBB said Wednesday.
Kolbe one of four changes as Springboks launch World Cup defence
Electric winger Cheslin Kolbe was one of four run-on changes as South Africa named their team to launch their World Cup defence against Scotland in Marseille on Sunday.
'Leader of the pack' Rauf leads Pakistan to seven-wicket rout of Bangladesh
Pace bowler Haris Rauf led Pakistan to a seven-wicket rout of Bangladesh in the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup in Lahore on Wednesday.
Couple who fled to Pakistan after British girl's death say 'will cooperate'
The fugitive father and stepmother of a 10-year-old girl found dead at her home in Britain said Wednesday that they are prepared to cooperate with UK authorities, after they fled to Pakistan.
Canada reach first Basketball World Cup semi-final, Germany overcome 'stinker'
Canada beat Slovenia to end Luka Doncic's Basketball World Cup dream and reach the semi-finals for the first time on Wednesday, while Germany overcame a poor effort on offence to join them in the final four.