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The Hong Kong Tiananmen vigil activists convicted in national security trial
A Hong Kong court found two pro-democracy activists who organised annual vigils to mark China's deadly Tiananmen crackdown guilty of "incitement to subversion" on Friday.
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Australia's Hussey mulls role with England for Ashes series
Australian great Mike Hussey could face his own country in the Ashes after saying Friday he was open to joining England as their Test batting coach.
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Michael Jordan 'Last Dance' jersey to be auctioned in September
A jersey worn by basketball legend Michael Jordan during Game 1 of the 1998 NBA Finals, his last title victory, is set to be auctioned off in September for an estimated $3-5 million, Sotheby's announced Wednesday.
North Korean leader declares 'shining victory' over Covid
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Wednesday declared a "shining victory" over Covid-19, after officials reported no new cases of the virus for nearly two weeks.
Disney+ subscribers surge as Netflix stumbles
The Disney+ streaming service saw its number of paying subscribers leap beyond expectations in the last quarter, as rival Netflix's client count ebbed, results showed Wednesday.
Kyrgios defeats top-ranked Medvedev at Montreal Masters, Alcaraz ousted
Nick Kyrgios broke twice in the final set as he rallied to topple world number one Daniil Medvedev in the second round of the ATP Montreal Masters on Wednesday.
Brazil against replaying abandoned Argentina World Cup qualifier
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said on Wednesday it did not want to replay an unfinished World Cup qualifying match with Argentina.
Boeing delivers first 787 in a year
Boeing delivered a 787 Dreamliner to American Airlines on Wednesday, the first of that aircraft to be sent to a customer in over a year due to defects discovered in the plane.
Economists urge US to return Afghanistan's frozen assets
Several dozen prominent US and international economists urged the United States Wednesday to hand over to Afghanistan $7 billion in central bank reserves frozen when the Taliban seized control of the country nearly one year ago.
Real Madrid defeat Eintracht Frankfurt to win fifth UEFA Super Cup
Goals from David Alaba and Karim Benzema gave Real Madrid a 2-0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt and a fifth UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday.
42 Mali soldiers killed in suspected jihadist attacks
Forty-two Malian soldiers died in a sophisticatedweekend attack by suspected jihadists using drones artillery, authorities said Wednesday, the latest violent incident to rock the troubled Sahel country.
Brazilian woman arrested for stealing mother's artwork
Brazilian authorities arrested a late art collector's daughter Wednesday for allegedly orchestrating a scam in which a supposed psychic moved into her octogenarian mother's home and stole millions, police and media reports said.
Lyles trumps Norman over 200m in Monaco
World champion Noah Lyles confirmed his impressive season form by blasting to victory in 19.46 seconds in the 200m at the Diamond League meet in Monaco on Wednesday.
Brazil economy minister renews spat with France over Amazon
In decidedly undiplomatic language, Brazil's economy minister has renewed a spat with France over deforestation in the Amazon, telling the European nation it is becoming "irrelevant" and risks being told where to stick its criticism.
Fraser-Pryce, Lyles shine in Monaco, Kipyegon just misses world record
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Noah Lyles underlined their dominant sprint seasons with victories at the Monaco Diamond League on Wednesday, as Faith Kipyegon narrowly missed a sensational world record in the 1500m.
Russian strikes near Ukraine nuclear plant kill 14
Ukraine on Wednesday accused Russia of carrying out rocket strikes that killed 14 civilians in areas near a nuclear power plant, as the G7 warned that Russian control of the facility "endangers the region".
Fraser-Pryce scorches to Monaco 100m victory
Jamaica's Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce scorched to a dominant victory in the women's 100m at the Diamond League meet in Monaco on Wednesday.
Nadal says he will play at Cincinnati in US Open boost
Rafael Nadal boosted his hopes of competing at the US Open on Wednesday by announcing he will play in next week's Cincinnati Masters.
Alcaraz ousted in Montreal Masters opener
Tommy Paul spoiled the Canadian debut of Carlos Alcaraz on Wednesday, toppling the second-seeded Spaniard 6-7 (4/7), 7-6 (9/7), 6-3 at the Montreal Masters.
Swoop on drug cartels sparks chaos in two Mexican states
Suspected drug cartel members went on the rampage in Mexico, setting fire to vehicles after a military operation targeted an apparent meeting of gang bosses, authorities said Wednesday.
Swiatek sails through as Gauff survives
Coco Gauff overcame 13 double-faults on Wednesday as she battled past Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina and into the third round of the WTA Toronto Masters, where top-ranked Iga Swiatek sailed through.
First Ukrainian wheat shipments expected next week: UN
The first wartime wheat from Ukraine should ship next week under a landmark deal also signed by Russia aimed at tackling the global food crisis, a top UN official said on Wednesday.
Cuba fuel depot blaze 'under control'
Firefighters on Wednesday declared that a days-old blaze engulfing a fuel depot has finally been brought under control, although not yet extinguished.
'Tough night' for McIlroy after Open disappointment
Rory McIlroy endured a "tough night" after an agonizing Open Championship defeat extended his major drought, but the Northern Ireland star said the misery didn't linger.
First Ukraine grain ship docks in Turkey after being turned away
The first grain ship to leave Ukraine under a UN-backed deal last week docked in Turkey on Wednesday, marine traffic sites showed, following a report that it has finally found a buyer for its maize.
LIV Golf lawsuit makes controversy 'more personal' - McIlroy
Controversy swirling over the upstart LIV Golf series got "a little more personal" when 11 LIV rebels sued the US PGA Tour this week, Northern Ireland star Rory McIlroy said Wednesday.
Silva says Man City know what he wants amid Barcelona links
Bernardo Silva revealed on Wednesday he has been open with Manchester City over where he sees his future amid speculation he could be Barcelona's next big money signing.
Death toll from attack on Mali soldiers rises to 42: army
Forty-two Malian soldiers died in an attack at the weekend by suspected jihadists, the army said Wednesday in a document naming the fatalities, revising an earlier figure of 21 dead.
Elon Musk sells nearly $7 bn in Tesla stock
Elon Musk has sold nearly $7 billion worth of Tesla shares, according to legal filings, amid a high-stakes court battle with Twitter over a $44 billion buyout deal.
US uncovers Iran 'plot' to kill ex-White House official John Bolton
The US Justice Department said Wednesday it had uncovered an Iranian plot to kill former White House National Security Advisor John Bolton, and announced charges against a member of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Mexico says rescuers close to entering mine where workers trapped
Rescuers hope to enter a flooded coal mine in northern Mexico soon to search for 10 workers who have been trapped for a week, authorities said Wednesday.
Russia TV journalist faces jail for anti-Putin protest
Russian investigators on Wednesday launched a criminal probe against Marina Ovsyannikova, who denounced President Vladimir Putin's attack on Ukraine on live TV, and detained the journalist, her lawyer said.
World's biggest ice sheet could cause massive sea rise without action: study
The world's biggest ice sheet could cause "several metres" of sea-level rise over centuries if the global temperature rises more than 2°C, according to a British study published Wednesday.
Even modest climate change imperils northern forests: study
Even relatively moderate heating and rainfall loss could dramatically alter the make-up of Earth's northern forests, risking their biodiversity rich ecosystems and undermining their ability to store planet-warming carbon pollution, researchers said Wednesday.