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Biden, Harris travel to areas slammed by 'historic' Hurricane Helene
US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris headed Wednesday to areas devastated by Hurricane Helene, after Harris's election rival Donald Trump sought to turn their handling of the disaster into campaign fodder.
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Mixed US car sales in Q3 as industry hopes for post-election bounce
US automakers reported mixed US third-quarter sales, pointing to sluggish demand as consumers contend with affordability challenges and wait for lower interest rates to reach the car lending market.
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Spurs star Maddison eyes return to England squad
Tottenham midfielder James Maddison has set his sights on returning to the England squad this week after his painful Euro 2024 snub.
Britain's Starmer kicks off long road to EU 'reset' in Brussels
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on his first visit to Brussels Wednesday conceded his much-vaunted "reset" with the EU won't be easy, despite improved mood music between the two sides after the rancour of Brexit.
Eight Israel soldiers dead as Hezbollah claims to repel incursion
Hezbollah said it repelled an Israeli infiltration into southern Lebanon on Wednesday, as Israel reported eight soldiers were killed -- its first losses since launching cross-border raids this week.
French luxury goods giant LVMH in F1 sponsorship deal
French luxury goods giant LVMH on Wednesday announced a 10-year sponsorship deal as a global partner of Formula One.
Juve's injury-hit Milik undergoes more knee surgery
Juventus striker Arkadiusz Milik has undergone another knee operation in an effort to cure the injury which ruled him out of Euro 2024, the Italian giants announced Wednesday.
Pochettino gives chance to USA squad to prove their worth
New United States national team coach Mauricio Pochettino has avoided the temptation to make wholesale changes to the team ahead of this month's friendly matches, giving a chance to the existing squad to prove their worth.
NBA legend Jordan files anti-trust lawsuit against NASCAR
An auto racing team co-owned by NBA legend Michael Jordan filed an anti-trust lawsuit on Wednesday against the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) and its chief executive Jim France.
Bridgestone latest Japanese firm to end Olympics sponsorship
Tyre giant Bridgestone has become the latest Japanese firm to end its Olympics and Paralympics sponsorship, following pullouts by Toyota and Panasonic, saying it wants to focus on motorsport.
Thunderstorms are a 'boiling pot' of gamma rays, scientists find
Big thunderstorms continuously emit gamma rays that are undetectable from the ground, two studies said on Wednesday, upending what was previously thought -- and potentially pointing towards a clue in the mystery of how lightning is sparked.
McIlroy hopeful golf's civil war will be over by end of 2024
Rory McIlroy is hopeful golf's civil war will be over before the end of the year as major figures from both camps gather at this week's Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.
Oil prices pare strong gains, stocks waver on Middle East worries
Stock markets wavered while oil prices faded after early strong gains Wednesday as Iran's missile attack on Israel fanned fears of a Middle East-wide conflict.
Buttler returns as England captain for West Indies tour
Jos Buttler will return as white-ball captain for England's tour of the West Indies starting later this month after a long injury lay-off, selectors announced on Wednesday.
Biden, Harris travel to areas hit hard by Hurricane Helene
US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are heading Wednesday to areas devastated by Hurricane Helene, after Harris's election rival Donald Trump sought to turn their handling of the disaster into campaign fodder.
First deaths as Israeli ground forces clash with Hezbollah
Israeli forces battled Hezbollah militants in Lebanon on Wednesday, with Israel announcing the deaths of eight soldiers, its first combat losses since launching cross-border raids earlier this week.
Macron backs Chinese EV tariffs as Scholz calls for dialogue
French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed his support for EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, during a visit to Berlin on Wednesday.
Study reveals long-term death toll of cyclones as world battered
As a typhoon battered Taiwan and rescuers searched for hurricane survivors in the United States on Wednesday, a study estimated that the long-term death toll of such tropical cyclones is around 300 times greater than official figures.
Scientists unlock secret of 'Girl With Pearl Earring'
Johannes Vermeer's "Girl With The Pearl Earring" is one of the world's most popular paintings -- and now scientists believe they know why, by measuring how the brain reacts when the work is viewed.
Dolphins flash friendly grins when they're ready to play
"Smile and the whole world smiles with you," goes the expression -- and it seems the same is true for bottlenose dolphins.
Russia opens 'extremist' trial of four independent journalists
Russia opened Wednesday the trial of four independent journalists accused of helping the banned organisations of late opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
Alcaraz 'got the joy back' after dramatic Beijing title win
Carlos Alcaraz said he had got his love for tennis back having won a dramatic China Open final against world number one Jannik Sinner on Wednesday.
How will Israel react to Iranian missile attack?
Israel's pledge to respond to a massive missile strike from Iran has sent diplomats scrambling for ways to avert a full-blown regional war.
British jets 'played their part' in defending Israel: UK
UK armed forces "played their part in attempts to prevent further escalation" after Iran fired a barrage of missiles at Israel, the British government said Wednesday.
Carter beloved in hometown, but many voting for Trump
In southwest Georgia, the hamlet of Plains is synonymous with former US president Jimmy Carter, a Democrat who grew up on a nearby peanut farm. Yet if yard signs are any indication, Republican Donald Trump is the big man in town.
Oil prices rise further, stocks waver on Middle East worries
Stock markets wavered while oil prices extended a rally Wednesday as Iran's missile attack on Israel fanned fears of a Middle East-wide conflict.
Facing backlash, EU moves to delay deforestation rules
The European Commission on Wednesday proposed to delay by a year a ban on imports of products driving deforestation that has faced pushback from countries around the world.
US private sector adds more jobs than expected in September: ADP
US private sector hiring picked up in September, with employers adding more jobs than anticipated, according to data released Wednesday by payroll firm ADP.
Israel, Hezbollah in deadly fighting on Lebanon border
Israeli forces battled Hezbollah militants in Lebanon on Wednesday, with Israel announcing the first death of a soldier since it launched cross-border raids.
Boys out of critical condition after Zurich stabbings
Three five-year-old boys wounded in a stabbing attack on a group of children in Zurich are no longer in mortal danger, prosecutors said Wednesday.
EU queries Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube over 'harmful' content risks
The EU voiced concerns about "harmful" content posted on Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube as it told the digital platforms on Wednesday to hand over more information on how their platforms recommend content to users.
Battling Alcaraz outlasts Sinner in thriller to win China Open
Carlos Alcaraz roared back from a set down to beat world number one Jannik Sinner in a thriller and win his first China Open title on Wednesday.
Barca lure goalkeeper Szczesny out of retirement
Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has come out of retirement to sign for Spanish giants Barcelona on Wednesday.
Blasts, shooting around Israeli embassies in Nordic capitals
Police in Denmark and Sweden said on Wednesday they were probing explosions and gunfire around Israeli embassies in their capitals which took place amid spiralling Middle East tensions.
Spain logs record summer tourism as inflow draws protests
Spain welcomed a record 21.8 million international visitors this summer, official data showed on Wednesday, an influx of tourism that has triggered some protests in the country.
Hedi Slimane quits as Celine's artistic director
Hedi Slimane has quit as artistic director at Celine, the French haute couture house said Wednesday, amid speculation the 56-year-old may fill Karl Lagerfeld's empty chair at Chanel.
Greenland extends detention of anti-whaling activist Watson
A Greenland court on Wednesday extended the detention of anti-whaling activist Paul Watson for three more weeks, pending a decision on his extradition to Japan, where he is wanted over a clash with whalers.
Oil prices extend rally on Iran attack
Major stock markets diverged Wednesday, while oil prices extended a rally after Iran's missile attack on Israel fanned fears of a Middle East-wide conflict.
Britain's Starmer in Brussels to flesh out EU 'reset' pledge
Keir Starmer arrived in Brussels on Wednesday on his first visit as British prime minister, looking to build on a promised "reset" of relations with the European Union after the rancour of Brexit.
Pope opens new debates on Catholic Church future
Pope Francis launched new consultations Wednesday on the future of the Roman Catholic Church, as it faces pressure over the role of women and the ongoing scourge of clerical child abuse.
Ukraine withdraws from eastern town of Vugledar
Ukraine's army said Wednesday it had withdrawn from the eastern town of Vugledar, handing Russia one of its most significant territorial gains in weeks.