Turkey freezes ex-minister's assets as fund crisis grows
French inflation jumps to 3% in September on energy costs
What we know about the North Korean POW dispute
South Korea score late to reach Asian Games football final
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Most equities rise after oil price plunge, US data in focus
Stocks mostly rose on Wednesday following a plunge in oil prices the previous day, while investors prepared for the release of crucial US inflation data later in the day.
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Tom Kim defies jet-lag, Kho cards ace as Asian Games golf begins
Tom Kim defied jet-lag and just six hours of sleep in two days to shoot a three-under par 67 as the Asian Games golf began on Wednesday, while defending champion Taichi Kho had a hole-in-one.
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'Floating village' to house thousands of Asian Games athletes
Athletes at next year's Asian Games in Japan will stay on a "floating village" cruise ship and in converted shipping containers, an organising official told AFP, defending the cost-cutting move.
Morocco set for sheepless Eid as drought persists
As the Islamic festival of Eid al-Adha approaches, Fatima Kharraz can't seem to find the usual sense of celebration after drought-stricken Morocco urged people to forego the traditional sheep sacrifice this year.
Trump administration ramps up attack on Harvard, Columbia
President Donald Trump ramped up his campaign against top US universities Wednesday, banning visas for all foreign students coming to attend Harvard and threatening to strip Columbia of its academic accreditation.
North Korea's Kim vows 'unconditional support' for Russia's war in Ukraine
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to "unconditionally support" Russia in its war in Ukraine and said he expected Moscow to emerge victorious, Pyongyang's state media said Thursday.
Starbase city grows near Musk's launch site and wilderness refuges
Elon Musk has a long way to go before colonizing Mars, but the controversial billionaire already has his own city on a flat patch of Texas, where giant, experimental Starship rockets roar over the incongruous sight of dolphins -- and some skeptical human neighbors.
More people leave homes in Canada as huge wildfires spread
More than 31,000 people were under evacuation across Canada on Wednesday as firefighters battled raging wildfires threatening towns and villages, authorities said.
US-backed group extends closure of Gaza aid sites
A US- and Israeli-backed group operating aid sites in Gaza pushed back the reopening of its facilites set for Thursday, as the Israeli army warned that roads leading to distribution centres were "considered combat zones".
Trump slaps new travel ban on 12 countries
US President Donald Trump signed a new travel ban Wednesday targeting 12 countries including Afghanistan, Iran and Yemen, reviving one of the most controversial measures from his first term.
'I am a political prisoner' says detained Salvadoran activist
A prominent lawyer and human rights activist said Wednesday she was a "political prisoner" of El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele's government as she appeared in court accused of corruption.
Trump orders inquiry into 'conspiracy' to hide Biden's health decline
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday ordered an investigation into what Republicans claim was a "conspiracy" to cover up Joe Biden's declining cognitive health during his time in the White House.
Hobson blazes to 200m free victory at US Swim Championships
Luke Hobson clocked a blistering 1min 43.73sec to win the 200m freestyle Wednesday at the US Swimming Championships in Indianapolis, Indiana, sending a signal before the World Championships in Singapore.
Trump signs travel ban on 12 countries after Colorado attack
US President Donald Trump signed a new travel ban Wednesday targeting 12 countries, saying it was spurred by an attack on a Jewish protest in Colorado that authorities blamed on a man they said was in the country illegally.
A lingering Musk: Will ex-aide Elon get up Trump's nose?
Donald Trump's sweeping domestic policy bill has careened into an Elon Musk-shaped brick wall, complicating its passage into law and risking a schism between the most powerful man in the world and the wealthiest.
Nittetsu Mining Provides $1.5 Million Fifth Earn-in Payment for Camino's Los Chapitos Project
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / June 5, 2025 / Camino Minerals Corporation (TSXV:COR)(OTC PINK:CAMZF) ("Camino" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the receipt of CAD$1.5 million from exploration partner Nittetsu Mining CO., Ltd. ("Nittetsu") to fully fund the upcoming exploration and drilling campaign at Camino's Los Chapitos Copper Project ("Los Chapitos" or the "Project") in Peru.
Who said what: French Open day 11
Key quotes from the 11th day of the French Open at Roland Garros on Wednesday:
Djokovic downs Zverev to set up French Open semi clash with Sinner
Novak Djokovic said beating Alexander Zverev on Wednesday was a "testament" to his ability to compete at the highest level as the 38-year-old reached the semi-finals at Roland Garros to inch closer to a record 25th Grand Slam title.
Pledge to protect oceans falling billions short: report
Nations are spending less than 10 percent of what is needed to meet a global target on marine conservation and must commit more at next week's UN oceans summit, NGOs said on Thursday.
Silver says 2026 NBA All-Star game to have USA v World format
Next year's NBA All-Star Game will feature a "USA versus the World" format, NBA commissioner Adam Silver said on Wednesday.
Portugal praise veteran Ronaldo's 'hunger' after Nations League win
Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva praised Cristiano Ronaldo's "hunger" after the 40-year-old striker continued to defy the years with a 68th-minute winner which booked a spot in Sunday's Nations League final.
Pacers' Haliburton relishes NBA title shot against dominant Thunder
Indiana point guard Tyrese Haliburton knows his Pacers will be heavy underdogs against the Oklahoma City Thunder when the NBA Finals tip off on Thursday, and he wouldn't have it any other way.
Djokovic beats Zverev after Boisson lights up French Open
Novak Djokovic fought back to beat Alexander Zverev on Wednesday and set up a blockbuster French Open semi-final against Jannik Sinner, after French world number 361 Lois Boisson stunned Mirra Andreeva to continue her dream run at Roland Garros.
Djokovic downs Zverev to reach French Open semis
Novak Djokovic brought his run at a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title to the semi-final stage at Roland Garros on Wednesday as he edged out Alexander Zverev in a tense last-eight battle.
'No means no' prosecutor tells jurors as Harvey Weinstein trial wraps
A prosecutor told jurors at Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein's rape and sexual assault trial Wednesday that "no means no" as they prepared to consider his fate.
Witness testifies Sean Combs dangled her from balcony
A woman told US jurors Wednesday that hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs dangled her over a 17th-story balcony before throwing her onto furniture in an attack that left her traumatized and bruised.
Trump says Putin plans to retaliate for Ukraine attack on bombers
Donald Trump said Vladimir Putin warned him Wednesday that he would seek revenge for Ukraine's stunning drone attack on Moscow's bomber fleet, adding that the Russian leader was not ready for any "immediate peace."
Reddit sues AI giant Anthropic over content use
Social media outlet Reddit filed a lawsuit Wednesday against artificial intelligence company Anthropic, accusing the startup of illegally scraping millions of user comments to train its Claude chatbot without permission or compensation.
Thunder's Gilgeous-Alexander hungry to cap MVP season with NBA crown
Oklahoma City superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has piled up the individual accolades in leading the Thunder to the NBA Finals, but the Canadian guard says a title triumph against the Indiana Pacers is the prize that matters.
Ronaldo breaks Germany jinx as Portugal reach Nations League final
Cristiano Ronaldo scored the winner in a 2-1 victory over Germany in Munich on Wednesday, sending Portugal through to the Nations League final and breaking his run of bad fortune against the Germans.
Anger as US blocks Gaza ceasefire resolution at UN Security Council
UN Security Council members criticized the United States Wednesday after it vetoed a UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire and unrestricted humanitarian access in Gaza, which Washington claimed undermined ongoing diplomacy.
Does Brazilian funk glorify crime? Singer's arrest triggers debate
The arrest of a popular funk singer in Brazil on suspicion of glorifying a powerful crime gang has revived a long-standing debate over the criminalization of a genre born in Rio de Janeiro's gritty favelas, or slums.
Scientists, doctors, disabled join Argentine pensioners' march
Thousands of protesters, including scientists, doctors, disabled people and women's rights activists joined Argentine pensioners Wednesday in a weekly demonstration against President Javier Milei's austerity measures.
Europe suffers its largest diphtheria outbreak in 70 years
The largest diphtheria outbreak to strike Western Europe in 70 years has been affecting vulnerable people such as migrants and the homeless since 2022, new research said Wednesday.