'He's here with me': Japan cycle queen dedicates gold to late brother
Penalty hero rues empty seats as Games hosts Japan win football gold
Japan Olympic chief says 'lot more' athletes at Games than expected
North Korea fires ballistic missile after Seoul's apology demand
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Asian carmakers besting US rivals at home, China poised to strike
Major US automakers have watched their domestic market share shrink even more thanks to their Asian competitors -- a situation that may worsen if Chinese firms are able to enter the US market, an idea floated by President Donald Trump.
Economy
US regulator finds Boeing 737 MAX software bug 'not a safety concern'
A software bug that delayed the US certification of Boeing's 737 MAX 10 aircraft does not pose a safety concern, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Friday after an investigation.
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Kvaratskhelia eyes double success at Inter's expense in Champions League final
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has already played a part in denying Inter Milan the Serie A title this season, and the Georgian is now hoping to get the better of them again with Paris Saint-Germain in Saturday's Champions League final.
In Luis Enrique's new-look PSG, the coach is the superstar
In the new-look Paris Saint-Germain side which has made it to this weekend's Champions League final, the superstar is no longer on the pitch but instead in the dugout.
Africa elects its next 'super banker'
The race to become Africa's next "super banker" ends on Thursday, with five candidates, including one woman, vying to succeed Nigeria's Akinwumi Adesina as head of the African Development Bank in a contest that appears too close to call.
Sinner and Djokovic step up French Open challenges
Jannik Sinner takes on the retiring Richard Gasquet at the French Open on Thursday, while Novak Djokovic looks to sharpen his game in the second round in his pursuit of a 25th Grand Slam title.
Messi and Suarez each score twice as Miami rips Montreal
Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez each scored two goals to spark Inter Miami to a 4-2 Major League Soccer victory over visiting Montreal on Wednesday.
The hunt for mysterious 'Planet Nine' offers up a surprise
It's an evocative idea that has long bedevilled scientists: a huge and mysterious planet is lurking in the darkness at the edge of our solar system, evading all our efforts to spot it.
Chelsea aim higher after Conference League triumph
The UEFA Conference League was not where Chelsea wanted to be, but their triumph in Wroclaw could prove to be a turning point for a club that had lost their trophy-winning habit.
MotoGP's Marini seriously injured in Japan testing crash
Italian MotoGP rider Luca Marini has suffered serious injuries, including a collapsed lung, after a heavy fall while testing for an endurance race in Japan.
Thousands to evacuate as Canada's Manitoba province declares wildfire emergency
More than 17,000 people in Canada's western Manitoba province were being evacuated on Wednesday as the region experienced its worst start to a wildfire season in years.
Meta AI bot used a billion times monthly: Mark Zuckerberg
Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg touted the tech firm's generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) assistant on Wednesday, telling shareholders it is used by a billion people each month across its platforms.
Verstappen hoping rule change can propel his title charge
Max Verstappen returns to the scene of his maiden Formula One victory chasing his fourth consecutive Spanish success this weekend with his Red Bull team hoping a rule change will end McLaren's supremacy.
Musk to exit US government role after rare break with Trump
Billionaire Elon Musk on Wednesday announced he was leaving his role in US government, intended to reduce federal spending, shortly after his first major break with President Donald Trump over his signature spending bill.
AI personal shoppers hunt down bargain buys
Internet giants are diving deeper into e-commerce with digital aides that know shoppers' likes, let them virtually try clothes on, hunt for deals and even place orders.
US trade court blocks tariffs in major setback for Trump
A US federal court on Wednesday blocked most of Donald Trump's sweeping import tariffs from going into effect, ruling that the president had overstepped his authority with the across-the-board global levies.
South Koreans begin early voting in presidential poll
Early voting in South Korea's presidential elections kicked off on Thursday, with both main candidates set to cast ballots in a poll triggered by ex-leader Yoon Suk Yeol's ill-fated effort to suspend civilian rule last year.
Thousands of Palestinians loot UN warehouse in central Gaza: AFP journalist
Thousands of Palestinians looted a UN warehouse in Gaza's Deir el-Balah on Wednesday, AFP footage showed and the UN's World Food Programme said two people may have died when its warehouse there was broken into.
GoodData Rolls Out AI Assistant: Embeddable Generative Analytics You Can Trust
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US vows to 'aggressively' oust Chinese students
President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday vowed to "aggressively" revoke visas of Chinese students, one of the largest sources of revenue for American universities, in his latest broadside against US higher education.
Portugal far-right party becomes second biggest in parliament
Portugal's far-right Chega party won second place in the country's snap elections last week, according to final results published on Wednesday.
Israel and UN clash over aid to Gaza
Israel accused the United Nations Wednesday of seeking to "block" Gaza aid distribution, as the global body said it was doing its utmost to gather the limited assistance greenlighted by Israel's authorities.
Conference League can be launching pad for Chelsea, says Maresca
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca is hoping that winning the UEFA Conference League can act as a starting point to a new era of success for the Blues.
History-makers Chelsea roar back to beat Real Betis in UEFA Conference League final
Chelsea roared back to beat Real Betis 4-1 in the UEFA Conference League final in Wroclaw on Wednesday, becoming the first club to claim all four major European trophies.
Chelsea 'had' to win Conference League, says captain James
Chelsea captain Reece James said anything other than winning the UEFA Conference League would have been judged a failure after beating Real Betis 4-1 in the final.
Nvidia earnings beat expectations despite US export controls
Nvidia on Wednesday reported earnings that topped market expectations, with a $4.5 billion hit from US export controls being less than the Silicon Valley chip juggernaut had feared.
Who said what: French Open day 4
Key quotes from the fourth day of the French Open at Roland Garros on Wednesday:
Alcaraz into French Open third round as Swiatek and Sabalenka cruise
Reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz overcame a minor blip to reach the French Open third round on Wednesday as women's title rivals Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka made short work of their opponents.
Chelsea roar back to beat Real Betis in UEFA Conference League final
Chelsea roared back to beat Real Betis 4-1 in the UEFA Conference League final in Wroclaw on Wednesday, becoming the first club to claim all four major European trophies.
Global markets sink as rally over eased trade tensions fades
Global stock markets sank Wednesday on evaporating cheer over eased tariff tensions, while oil prices climbed as Washington appeared closer to imposing new sanctions on Moscow over Ukraine.
Sweden's Mellberg fired as coach of MLS St. Louis City
St. Louis City has fired Swedish manager Olof Mellberg as head coach, the MLS club announced, with second-team coach David Critchley taking over his duties until a replacement is named.
Sabalenka steamrolls into French Open third round
Top seed Aryna Sabalenka continued her dominant start to the French Open with a 6-3, 6-1 win over Jil Teichmann in the second round on Wednesday.
Tiger's son Charlie Woods captures first junior crown
Charlie Woods, the 16-year-old son of 15-time major winner Tiger Woods, won his first American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) title on Wednesday, taking a three-stroke victory in Florida.
Russia proposes new Ukraine talks, Kyiv demands terms upfront
Russia said Wednesday it wanted new talks with Ukraine in Istanbul next Monday to present its plan for a peace settlement, but Kyiv said it needed to see the plan in advance for the meeting to yield results.