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Uganda names its oil 'Pearl Sweet' as it prepares for first exports
Uganda officially named its oil "Pearl Sweet" on Wednesday as its energy secretary said it expects to join the club of oil-exporting nations by the end of the year.
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Nvidia boss presses G20 ministers to build AI infrastructure
Nvidia chief Jensen Huang urged G20 ministers on Wednesday to build more data centers to support the artificial intelligence revolution, and warned that leaders who talk up the technology's dangers risk leaving their countries behind.
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British-Portuguese artist Paula Rego dies aged 87
The celebrated British-Portuguese artist Paula Rego has died aged 87 in London, her representative the Victoria Miro gallery said on Wednesday.
100 school children rescued while hiking in Austrian Alps
More than 100 German school children and teachers had to be rescued, most of them airlifted to safety, after getting stuck on an Alpine hiking trail, described online as a "classic after-work tour," police said Wednesday.
Nigeria's ruling party picks candidate for 2023 election
Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress or APC party on Wednesday picked former Lagos governor Bola Tinubu as its candidate for the 2023 election to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari, who steps down after two terms.
Stocks lower as investors weigh recession risk
Stock markets were lower on Wednesday as investors weighed the prospect of recession with inflation soaring around the world.
Campaigners launch court bid to prevent UK-Rwanda asylum flights
Campaigners on Wednesday launched a court bid to block UK government's plans to send asylum seekers to Rwanda as it attempts to stop migrant boat crossings from France.
Bayern Munich insist wantaway Lewandowski will stay
Bayern Munich have doubled down by again telling Robert Lewandowski that he cannot leave before his contract expires next year.
Mickelson says he does not condone rights abuses on eve of Saudi-backed golf series
Phil Mickelson said Wednesday he does not condone human rights violations in Saudi Arabia as he prepares to tee off in the inaugural event of the divisive LIV Golf Invitational Series funded by the Gulf kingdom.
No progress at Russia-Turkey talks on Ukraine grain exports
Russia and Turkey made little headway on Wednesday in talks aimed at securing safe passage for Ukrainian grain exports, as a Russian sea blockade triggered new warnings of deadly famine.
Paris 2015 attacks trial hears closing arguments
The trial over the November 2015 attacks in Paris, France's worst-ever terror assault, heard the beginning of closing arguments Wednesday by the three leading prosecutors in the case.
'Every day something burns': Despair on Ukraine's battered frontline
Surrounding pensioner Yuriy Krasnikov are apartment buildings scarred by war and the charred remains of bungalow homes in the eastern Ukrainian city of Lysychansk shelled by Russian forces daily.
Queensland stun NSW to claim State of Origin opener
Rookie coach Billy Slater steered Queensland to a sensational 16-10 win over New South Wales Wednesday in an epic clash to draw first blood in the best-of-three State of Origin rugby league series.
French far-right clash in Riviera region ahead of polls
France's Mediterranean region, home to the Cannes Film Festival and palm-lined beaches that entice tourists from around the world, is seeing a ferocious battle between far-right factions for parliamentary polls this month with immigration the most contentious issue.
Fallen football chiefs Blatter and Platini start fraud trial
Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini, once the chiefs of world and European football, appeared in a Swiss court on Wednesday to face trial over a suspected fraudulent payment.
Moderna announces positive results for Omicron vaccine
US biotech company Moderna on Wednesday announced positive results for a new vaccine that targets both the original Covid strain and Omicron.
British-Portuguese artist Paula Rego dies aged 87, gallery says
The celebrated British-Portuguese artist Paula Rego has died aged 87 in London, her representative the Victoria Miro gallery said on Wednesday.
Usyk-Joshua rematch 'most likely' on August 20: promoter
Reigning world heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk will "most likely" face off in a rematch with Britain's Anthony Joshua on August 20, Usyk's promoter told AFP on Wednesday.
Disney pulls blockbuster from French cinemas in streaming row
Disney will not release blockbuster animation "Strange World" in French cinemas, it said Wednesday, in protest against the country's strict streaming rules.
Nadal undergoes foot treatment ahead of Wimbledon
Rafael Nadal is recovering at home after he underwent treatment on his injured left foot on Tuesday, as the French Open champion battles to be fit for Wimbledon.
Taiwan's Apple Daily finds buyer after Hong Kong edition shuttered
The Taiwan edition of Hong Kong's Apple Daily newspaper has found a buyer which would retain most of its staff, the firm said Wednesday, pledging to continue to "speak out against any injustice".
French ex-president Hollande weds actress Julie Gayet
After a romance that made headlines around the world when it was revealed in 2014, ex-president Francois Hollande has married actress Julie Gayet at a low-key ceremony in his political fiefdom in central France.
Spain searches for wounded bear and cub after brutal attack
Spanish authorities are trying to find a brown bear and her cub which were separated after a brutal attack by a male bear that was caught on camera by two onlookers.
Belgian king decorates last Congolese WWII vet
Belgium's King Philippe on Wednesday decorated the last surviving Congolese World War II veteran, on the second day of his historic visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Stocks mixed as traders assess recession risk
Stock markets diverged Wednesday as investors weighed recession prospects and inflation around the world hit the highest levels in decades.
Zara owner Inditex profits up despite Ukraine war
Global clothing giant Inditex, which owns Zara, posted Wednesday a surge in its first-quarter profits despite closing its stores in Russia after its invasion of Ukraine.
One dead, a dozen hurt as car ploughs into Berlin crowd
One person was killed and at least a dozen others injured when a car drove into a group of people at a busy shopping district in central Berlin on Wednesday, police said.
Boxing champ Inoue's home burgled during fight: reports
Japanese boxing champion Naoya Inoue reacted with horror on Wednesday after reports said his home had been burgled while he was busy taking down Nonito Donaire at a much-anticipated match.
Consistency key for Mueller after Germany draw again
Thomas Mueller says Germany must be more consistent and score wins over the top nations if they are to be considered among the favourites for the looming World Cup finals.
India's legendary Mithali Raj retires from cricket
India's Mithali Raj on Wednesday announced her retirement from all international formats after 23 years dominating women's cricket as a batter and skipper.
Mickelson says he does not 'condone human rights violations' on eve of new series
Phil Mickelson said Wednesday he does not condone human rights violations in Saudi Arabia, on the eve of the first tournament of the divisive LIV Golf Invitational Series near London funded by the Gulf kingdom.
One dead, eight injured as car ploughs into crowd in Berlin
One person was killed and eight injured when a car drove into a group of people in central Berlin on Wednesday, the fire service said.
China's drone carrier hints at 'swarm' ambitions for Pacific
Officially it is just a research vessel, but China's newly unveiled drone carrier is a clear sign Beijing is rushing to deploy an autonomous swarm of unmanned devices in its push for military supremacy in the Pacific Ocean.
Japanese man jailed for attacking Thai dissident
A Japanese man was jailed for 20 months on Wednesday for attacking a Thai academic in Japan where he lives in self-exile following his vocal criticism of the military and monarchy.