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Flights resume gradually in Indonesia after volcanic eruption
Major airports in Indonesia reopened on Tuesday days after a volcanic eruption had grounded flights, with authorities saying normal operations would resume gradually.
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Nepalis mark a year since deadly protests that toppled government
Dozens of young people congregated at Nepal's burnt-out parliament building on Tuesday to mark the anniversary of deadly anti-corruption protests that toppled the former government.
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Man City go three points clear after four-goal De Bruyne masterclass
Kevin De Bruyne produced a four-goal masterclass as Manchester City thrashed Wolves 5-1 to move three points clear at the top of the Premier League, while Chelsea consolidated their top four place and pushed Leeds deeper into relegation trouble on Wednesday.
Four-goal De Bruyne edges Man City closer to Premier League title
Kevin De Bruyne's four-goal haul kept Manchester City on course for the Premier League title as the defending champions thrashed Wolves 5-1 at Molineux on Wednesday.
Ukrainian forces collect Russian dead left behind
After combing the forests and meadows west of Kyiv, a special Ukrainian unit finally found what they were searching for —- the body of a Russian "occupier".
Sevilla made to wait for Champions League qualification by Mallorca
Sevilla failed to make sure of their place in La Liga's top four on Wednesday as their poor end to the season continued with a goalless draw at home to struggling Mallorca.
Disney profit slips but streaming TV subscribers jump
Disney on Wednesday said its profit slipped in the recently ended quarter but its television streaming service and parks were booming.
US Republicans block contentious Senate abortion rights vote
A Democratic drive to make the right to abortion the law of the land failed in the US Senate on Wednesday after Republicans refused to allow a vote on the deeply polarizing issue that threatens to upend the upcoming midterm election campaign.
Chelsea consolidate top-four place as Leeds sink deeper into trouble
Chelsea moved to the brink of qualifying for next season's Champions League as they pushed Leeds closer to relegation from the Premier League with a 3-0 victory on Wednesday.
Postecoglou touch takes Celtic from chaos into Champions League
Celtic are champions of Scotland for a 10th time in 11 years, but for a club used to winning there has seldom been a more unexpected triumph.
Top-ranked Ko seeks third straight Founders Cup title
World number one Ko Jin-young of South Korea chases her third consecutive Founders Cup title on a third different course this week at Upper Montclair Country Club.
PGA Tour players back LIV release denials
World number one Scottie Scheffler and Justin Thomas told LIV Golf backers on Wednesday to decide whether or not to stay on the PGA Tour.
Nadal and Swiatek ease into Rome last 16, Wawrinka wins again
Rafael Nadal eased into the last 16 of the Italian Open on Wednesday with a straightforward 6-3, 6-1 win over John Isner, while Iga Swiatek is on course for a fifth straight WTA triumph after seeing off Elena-Gabriela Ruse 6-3, 6-0.
Biggest white diamond ever auctioned fetches $21.9 million
The Rock, the biggest white diamond ever auctioned, sold for 21.7 million Swiss francs ($21.9 million) on Wednesday, far short of the record for such a jewel.
Google making smartwatch in 'ambient' computing push
Google on Wednesday said it is strapping a smartwatch onto its Pixel hardware line as part of an "ambient computing" vision to make its services available anywhere at any time.
Guardians Covid outbreak brings first 2022 MLB postponement
Major League Baseball announced the first Covid-19 postponement of the 2022 season on Wednesday due to an outbreak of the virus in the Cleveland Guardians organization.
Finland joining NATO 'would not be against anyone': president
Finnish President Sauli Niinisto said on Wednesday that it "would not be against anyone", if the Nordic country joined NATO, despite Russia warning against the membership.
'No time to hide' for Ukraine social worker in town near front line
Shelling thundered from several directions and black smoke drifted upward in the distance as Zhanna Protsenko pedalled off for a house call in a war-hit Ukrainian town.
Brazil seeks to fight police violence with body cams
Seeking to curb chronic police violence, Rio de Janeiro plans to start using officer body cams, a measure that has shown promising results elsewhere in Brazil but that experts say won't be a panacea.
EU-wide mask rules for flights, airports eased from Monday
EU-wide guidance on requiring masks for air travel will be lifted from next week, the bloc's aviation safety agency said on Wednesday, as the pandemic eases in Europe.
Brazil April inflation hits 26-year high
Brazil's inflation rate hit a 26-year high for the month of April, the government said Wednesday, as spiraling prices continued to defy the central bank's push to rein them in.
Norman promises to fight for golfers who join breakaway tour
Greg Norman vowed Wednesday to fight for the rights of players who defect to a new tour that is threatening to tear golf apart.
Ahly appeal to CAS after Morocco named CAF Champions League final hosts
Egyptian club Al Ahly want the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to overturn a decision giving Morocco hosting rights to the 2022 CAF Champions League final.
UK's Johnson downplays EU trade war fears over N.Ireland protocol
Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday downplayed the prospect of triggering a UK trade war with the EU by threatening to pull post-Brexit arrangements in Northern Ireland, despite European warnings that he risks breaching international law.
Canada gymnasts sue sport's governing bodies over alleged abuses
A group of gynmasts filed a claim Wednesday against Gymnastics Canada and the federation's provincial counterparts for having tolerated a climate of abuse and mistreatment for decades.
Cardinal, pop star bailed in latest Hong Kong security arrests
A Catholic cardinal critical of Beijing was released on bail by Hong Kong authorities, local media reported late Wednesday, as his arrest under the city's national security law prompted US demands that he be freed.
Coups undermining Sahel anti-jihadist force: UN chief
Military coups in Mali and Burkina Faso -- two members of the G5-Sahel anti-jihadist force -- are undermining the mission's operational capacity, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in a Wednesday report.
Cowboys to visit Packers in key NFL November matchup
Former Green Bay coach Mike McCarthy makes his first trip back to Lambeau Field as Dallas coach when his Cowboys visit the Packers on November 13, the NFL announced Wednesday.
Tour, Giro and Vuelta winner Nibali announces retirement
Italian Vincenzo Nibali tearfully announced his upcoming retirement in front of crowds of his fans following stage five of the Giro which ended in his hometown of Messina on Tuesday.
Bjorn chosen as a Europe vice-captain for 2023 Ryder Cup
Former skipper Thomas Bjorn has been named as one of Europe's vice-captains for the 2023 Ryder Cup in Italy by current captain Henrik Stenson.
France opens torture case against Interpol's UAE president
French authorities have opened a case against Interpol's Emirati president over accusations of torture and arbitrary detention by two Britons who were detained in the UAE, a source close to the inquiry told AFP on Wednesday.
In-form Jesus returns to Brazil squad for Asian friendlies
In-form Manchester city striker Gabriel Jesus was recalled to the Brazil squad on Wednesday for friendlies against South Korea and Japan in June.
Biggest white diamond ever auctioned fetches $18.8 million
The Rock, the biggest white diamond ever auctioned, sold for a hammer price of 18.6 million Swiss francs ($18.8 million) on Wednesday, far short of the record for such a jewel.
Watford hire Forest Green coach Edwards as new boss
Relegated Premier League club Watford have hired Rob Edwards as their new manager from the end of this season after his departure from fourth-tier champions Forest Green on Wednesday.