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The European Space Agency announced a team of seven astronauts on Wednesday to train for NASA's Artemis mission to the moon -- but only one will have the chance to become the first European to walk on the lunar surface.

Canadian director David Cronenberg, the master of stomach-churning body-horror classics, was to be honoured at San Sebastian film festival Wednesday for a lifetime of work examining the dark side of the soul.

Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver, fined $10 million and banned for a year by the NBA over racist and misogynist remarks and workplace issues, said Wednesday he will sell the team.

Aviation industry leaders warned Wednesday that travellers must brace for even higher ticket prices as the sector battles fallout from the Covid pandemic, high oil prices and conflict fears.

US President Joe Biden vowed solidarity with Iranian women Wednesday as eight people were reported killed in growing protests over the death of a young woman arrested by morality police.

The James Webb Space Telescope has turned its gaze away from the deep universe towards our home Solar System, capturing an image of a luminous Neptune and its delicate, dusty rings in detail not seen in decades, NASA said Wednesday.

US President Joe Biden on Wednesday accused Russia of "shamelessly" violating the international order by invading Ukraine, as he pledged billions in food aid and backed an expansion of UN Security Council seats for the developing world.

Donald Trump and family members lied to lenders and insurers for years, variously inflating and deflating his worth by billions for tax purposes, according to a suit filed by New York state's attorney general on Wednesday.

Hurricane Fiona churned toward Bermuda as a powerful Category 4 storm on Wednesday as Puerto Rico struggled to restore power and water after receving a crushing blow.

MotoGP is hopeful India will soon be hosting a round of the world championship, promoter Dorna's boss Carmelo Ezpeleta said on Wednesday.

US President Joe Biden tore into Vladimir Putin Wednesday as he addressed the United Nations just hours after the Russian leader dramatically escalated his seven-month war in Ukraine by calling up his country's military reservists.

Spain has fined food delivery firm Glovo nearly 79 million euros and forced it to give labour contracts to over 10,000 riders in the country, the government said Wednesday.

England's women cricketers will play a home Test over five days for the first time next year against Australia while Ben Stokes's men will launch their bid to reclaim the Ashes in June.

A vast crater several metres deep in empty land strewn with wild grass bears witness to the shelling this week at the Pivdennoukrainskpower plant site in southern Ukraine, the latest sign of nuclear risk in the war-scarred nation.

Premier League clubs have agreed to give pitch-invading fans a minimum one-year ban from their team's home and away matches.

Stock markets pushed higher Wednesday as traders awaited another hefty US interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve.

Reigning major champions Scottie Scheffler and Justin Thomas lead a powerhouse United States lineup into the Presidents Cup with great expectations for a ninth consecutive victory over the Internationals.

Existing home sales slipped in August to the lowest in two years, marking a seventh straight monthly declines, according to industry data released Wednesday showing the continued slowing in the US housing as mortgage rates surge.

Jack Grealish has backed England manager Gareth Southgate after he endured "very harsh" criticism following the Three Lions' disappointing results in the summer.

Two key parties in France's left-wing alliance were facing crises Wednesday after senior figures were accused of violence against women, with a Greens party chief stepping back from his role days after a fellow lawmaker from the hard-left France Unbowed.

Iran's president on Wednesday accused the West of hypocrisy in its criticism of Tehran as eight people were reported dead in growing protests over the death of a young woman arrested by morality police.

The video game industry is coming to terms with one of the biggest hacks in its history, after footage was leaked online of "Grand Theft Auto 6" -- the next instalment of one of the world's most popular franchises.

President Vladimir Putin called up Russian military reservists on Wednesday, saying his promise to use all military means in Ukraine was "no bluff," and hinting that Moscow was prepared to use nuclear weapons.

Walmart announced Wednesday it will hire 40,000 workers for the upcoming holiday season, far fewer than last year, as inflation weighs on US households and curtails consumption.

Wales captain Gareth Bale insists he will be fully fit in time for the World Cup despite his lack of action with Los Angeles FC.

Chinese buyers are back and business is booming -- Milan Fashion Week opened Wednesday on an optimistic note, despite the shadows cast by the soaring cost of energy.

Prince William on Wednesday hailed his late grandmother's passion for the environment as he called for the "fastest change the world has ever known" in transitioning to sustainable energy sources.

A US astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts blasted off to the International Space Station (ISS) Wednesday on a Russian-operated flight, in a rare instance of cooperation between Moscow and Washington.

Julian Alaphilippe, who has travelled to Australia to chase a third straight world title despite dislocating a shoulder in August, said on Wednesday he was approaching his race with mixed emotions.

England's Harry Kane and other European team captains will wear "OneLove" armbands during the World Cup in Qatar to fight discrimination, the Football Association announced on Wednesday.

England women's cricket captain Heather Knight welcomed on Wednesday the news that her side will play a five-day Ashes Test at Trent Bridge next year.

Stock markets pushed higher Wednesday as traders awaited another hefty US interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve.