Kyrgios loses cool before toppling Tsitsipas in Halle
Nick Kyrgios was involved in a heated altercation with the umpire over a time violation before composing himself to down world number six Stefanos Tsitsipas 5-7 6-2 6-4 and advance ...
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WHO looks into reports of monkeypox virus in semen
The World Health Organisation is looking into reports that the monkeypox virus is present in the semen of patients, exploring the possibility that the disease could be sexually transmitted, a ...
Two U.S. citizens missing, feared captured, in eastern Ukraine -families
Two U.S. citizens who traveled to Ukraine as volunteer fighters against Russian forces have been missing for a week and are feared captured, family members said on Wednesday.
Alexander ...
Brazil police find remains in search for UK journalist, suspect confesses – investigators
Police have found human remains in their search for British journalist Dom Phillips and Brazilian indigenous expert Bruno Pereira after a suspect confessed to killing them in the Amazon rainforest, ...
Turkish-backed Syrian rebels say U.S.-led coalition carried out helicopter operation
The U.S.-led coalition carried out an early-morning helicopter landing operation in a part of northern Syria held by Turkish-backed rebels, a spokesperson for the rebel group told Reuters ...
Eurozone trade deficit almost doubles in April
The euro zone’s trade deficit almost doubled in April from the previous month after an already record expansion in March, and industrial production increased over the same period on ...
UK PM Boris Johnson suffers blow as second ethics adviser resigns (Updated)
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson suffered a further blow to his authority on Wednesday when his second ethics adviser in less than two years quit his post.
Johnson last week ...
Ukraine defies Russian ultimatum for eastern city, US sends more weapons to Kyiv
Ukraine ignored a Russian ultimatum to surrender the eastern city of Sievierodonetsk on Wednesday as the United States announced more weapons for Kyiv and urged its allies also not to “...
UK pushes on with plan to deport migrants to Rwanda
Britain pressed on with its strategy of deporting asylum seekers to Rwanda on Wednesday and is planning further flights despite a last-minute intervention by European judges that grounded the first ...
Russia says West, unlike China, ‘shoot themselves in the head’ over Ukraine
Russia said on Wednesday that the West had “shot itself in the head” by trying to limit energy imports from the oil and gas fields of Siberia due to the ...
Abortions in US rise, reversing a 30-year trend
Abortions performed in the United States increased by 8% during the three years ending in 2020, reversing a 30-year trend of declining numbers, according to data released on Wednesday by the Guttmacher ...
Yorkshire charged by ECB after investigation into racism claims
Yorkshire County Cricket Club and a number of individuals have been charged following an investigation into racism claims made by former player Azeem Rafiq, the England and Wales Cricket Board ...
ECB promises new instrument to support indebted members
The European Central Bank promised fresh support and a new scheme on Wednesday to temper a market rout that has fanned fears of a new debt crisis on the euro ...
Explainer: What is a bear market?
The S&P 500 index, the most closely followed benchmark for US equities on Wall Street, has slid this year as inflation jumped to its highest rate in 40-years.
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Wealthy Russians pour money into real estate in Turkey
Turkish home sales surged 107.5% in May over last year to 122,768 houses, data from the Turkish Statistical Institute showed on Wednesday, with Russians topping foreign buyers for a second consecutive month.
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Republican congressman who voted to impeach Trump ousted
Republican U.S. Representative Tom Rice, who voted to impeach Donald Trump after the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot, lost his re-election bid in South Carolina on Tuesday, while a ...
Ukraine says Russia eyes a ‘vast area from Warsaw to Sofia’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged the European Union on Wednesday to let his country start on the road to membership of the bloc, warning that Russia’s territorial ambitions stretched ...
Bitcoin tumbles to new 18-month low
Bitcoin fell on Wednesday to a new 18-month low, dragging down smaller tokens with it, as the recent tumble in crypto markets showed no sign of letting up.
The world’...
Kremlin says communication with Washington must continue
The Kremlin said on Wednesday that communication remains “essential” in relations with the United States, amid tensions over Russia’s continuing war in Ukraine.
“Communication is essential, in the future ...
Two dead in Turkish air strikes on PKK sites in Iraq’s north
At least two people werekilled and seven injured in Turkish air strikes targeting Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) sites in Iraq’s northern province of Sinjar, security sources said on Wednesday.
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Serena gets Wimbledon wild card, to return to Tour at Eastbourne
Serena Williams will resume her quest for an elusive 24th Grand Slam singles title at this month’s Wimbledon after making her long-awaited return to the Tour when she competes ...
EU sues UK after plan to override deal on N. Ireland
The European Commission launched two new legal proceedings against Britain on Wednesday after London published plans to override some post-Brexit rules governing Northern Irish trade, and resumed another challenge it ...
UAE to suspend exports of Indian wheat for four months
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has ordered a four-month suspension in exports and re-exports of wheat and wheat flour originating from India, the world’s second biggest producer of the ...
Southgate backs young England players to bounce back from humiliation
Gareth Southgate believes his young players will not suffer lasting damage from a “chastening and painful” Nations League defeat to Hungary – calling for his critics to judge his side when ...