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Karbon-X Explores Clean Cooking and Fish Smoking Climate Initiative Concept in Senegal
Concept contemplates future integration of digital monitoring technologies and community-focused climate infrastructure solutions.
Economy
Akkodis Recognized in HFS Horizons 2026 Report for Enterprise Ready Agentic AI Services
Global analyst firm positions Akkodis as an Enterprise Innovator in agentic AI services
Politics
US renews offer of $100 mn to Cuba if it cooperates
The United States on Wednesday renewed an offer of $100 million in aid for Cuba, pressuring its longtime nemesis to cooperate as it weathers an economic crisis that includes prolonged blackouts.
Sports
City still 'alive' but need Arsenal slip: Guardiola
Pep Guardiola said all Manchester City can do is stay alive and hope for an Arsenal slip-up in the Premier League title race after a 3-0 win against Crystal Palace on Wednesday.
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Man City ease past Palace to keep pressure on Arsenal
Manchester City's second string eased past Crystal Palace 3-0 on Wednesday to climb just two points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal with two games remaining of a captivating title race.
Israel hammers Lebanon with strikes, killing 22
Lebanon's health ministry said 22 people including eight children were killed on Wednesday as Israel intensified strikes on the country, with several deadly raids hitting south of Beirut.
Sports
Alaves end champions Barca's bid for 100-point record
Newly-crowned Spanish champions Barcelona suffered a 1-0 defeat by Alaves on Wednesday, ending their bid to match the all-time La Liga record points total of 100.
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US jury begins deliberations on 737 MAX victim suit against Boeing
A Chicago jury began deliberations Wednesday afternoon in a suit brought against Boeing by family members of a 24-year-old American who perished in a 2019 Boeing 737 MAX crash.
Sports
PSG clinch fifth straight Ligue 1 title
Paris Saint-Germain secured their fifth straight French Ligue 1 title on Wednesday as Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's strike set up a decisive 2-0 win away to nearest rivals Lens.
Sports
Inter Milan win Italian Cup to secure domestic double
Inter Milan won the Italian Cup on Wednesday after beating Lazio 2-0 and completing a domestic double alongside their 21st Serie A title.
Sports
Man City see off Palace to keep pressure on Arsenal
Manchester City's second string eased past Crystal Palace 3-0 on Wednesday to climb just two points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal with two games remaining of a captivating title race.
Politics
Trump and Xi set for high-stakes talks in Beijing
US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are set to tackle thorny issues dividing the two superpowers when they meet in Beijing on Thursday, with Iran, trade and Taiwan on the cards.
Economy
S&P 500, Nasdaq end at records as oil prices retreat
Major Wall Street stock indices shrugged off a surprisingly big jump in US inflation Wednesday and pushed to fresh records on artificial intelligence bullishness and hopes for ths US-China summit.
Politics
Iran holds World Cup send-off for national football team
Iran held a send-off ceremony Wednesday for the national football team as it prepared to play in the 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Sports
McIlroy's toe 'totally fine' after nine-hole PGA practice
Rory McIlroy said his nagging right pinky toe injury was "totally fine" after playing a nine-hole practice round on Wednesday at Aronimink ahead of the PGA Championship.
Culture
Rare 'Ocean Dream' blue-green diamond sells for $17 mn at auction
"Ocean Dream," the largest blue-green diamond ever recorded, sold for $17 million Wednesday, Christie's auction house said.
Sports
California says probing possible violations over World Cup ticket sales
California has contacted FIFA over possible legal violations in the sale of World Cup tickets following allegations that some fans purchased seats in categories that were later changed, the state's attorney general said Wednesday.
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France blames stomach bug for new cruise outbreak, lifts lockdown
French authorities on Wednesday allowed asymptomatic passengers to leave a British cruise ship, saying a gastrointestinal virus was behind an outbreak of sickness that came after an elderly man died of a heart attack.
Economy
Warsh confirmed as Fed chair as central bank faces Trump assault
The US Senate on Wednesday confirmed Kevin Warsh as the new Federal Reserve chairman to lead a central bank whose independence is under attack and with inflation at a three-year high.
Sports
Kohli ton powers Bengaluru past Kolkata, to top of IPL
Virat Kohli struck an unbeaten 105 to lead defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru to the top of the IPL table with a six-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders on Wednesday.
Politics
Ex-Nicaragua guerrilla believes Ortega-Murillo days numbered
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega's co-leader and wife Rosario Murillo will lose power once her ageing husband dies, ex-guerrilla commander Monica Baltodano told AFP in an interview from exile in Costa Rica.
Four ejected from Eurovision after Israel song disruption
Four people were thrown out of the first Eurovision Song Contest semi-final, which saw attempts to disrupt Israel's performance, organisers said Wednesday.
Sports
Sarah Taylor named England men's fielding coach
Former England women's wicketkeeper Sarah Taylor has been named as fielding coach for the men's team during next month's Test series against New Zealand in a landmark appointment.
Sports
No plans for PGA outside USA or moving off May date
The PGA Championship is not considering playing the event outside the United States or moving off its current May date, PGA of America officials said on Wednesday.
Politics
US Senate backs Trump on Iran war despite deadline lapse
US senators on Wednesday narrowly rejected a resolution curbing President Donald Trump's power to wage war on Iran -- their first vote on the conflict since a 60-day deadline expired for the White House to seek formal authorization.
Sports
Key urges 'world-class' bowler Robinson to make England recall count
England cricket chief Rob Key highlighted Ollie Robinson's eye-catching statistics after recalling the seamer for the first Test against New Zealand following two years in the international wilderness.
Economy
From Black Death to Covid, ships have long hosted outbreaks
A deadly outbreak on a cruise liner is just the latest in a long history of infectious diseases spreading rapidly in the cramped confines of ships, from the Black Death to Covid.
Sports
Furyk wants long-term US Ryder blueprint, maybe role for Tiger
Jim Furyk said Wednesday he wants a long-term blueprint for United States success in the Ryder Cup, with the 2027 American captain also seeing a possible role next year for Tiger Woods.
Sports
McIlroy back on course on eve of PGA despite blister
Rory McIlroy was back on course at Aronimink on Wednesday, a day after a blister on his toe caused him to cut short a practice round for the PGA Championship.
Economy
US wholesale prices jump 6.0% year-on-year in April, highest since 2022
Wholesale prices in the United States rose sharply in April, lifted by a surge in energy costs related to the Iran war, registering their highest 12-month increase in more than three years.
Politics
Nations drawing down oil stocks at record pace: IEA
Countries are tapping into oil inventories and strategic reserves at a "record pace" due to the "unprecedented" supply disruptions caused by the Middle East war, the International Energy Agency said Wednesday.
Sports
Carrick on brink of permanent Man Utd job: reports
Michael Carrick is expected to be recommended as Manchester United's permanent manager by club chiefs after overseeing a dramatic improvement in the club's fortunes, it was widely reported on Wednesday.