Trump ambushes South African president with 'genocide' accusation
President Donald Trump ambushed South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday by playing him a video that he claimed proved genocide is being committed against white people, driving farmers to flee to the United States.
Read moreG7 finance chiefs begin talks under strain of Trump tariffs
G7 finance leaders exchanged pleasantries before tough discussions Wednesday, seeking to restore stability in the face of economic turbulence from US President Donald Trump's punishing tariffs -- and to strengthen support for Ukraine.
Read moreBitcoin hits record high amid optimism over US legislation
Bitcoin hit a record high on Wednesday, driven by a wave of optimism over cryptocurrency legislation in the United States.
Read more'Tush push' survives as NFL ban fails to pass - reports
The 'tush push', the controversial play used so effectively by Super Bowl champions the Philadelphia Eagles, has survived the threat of a ban, US media reported on Wednesday.
Read moreNFL LA Games decision is flag football's 'Dream Team' moment: president
Pierre Trochet, president of the International Federation of American Football (IFAF), told AFP on Wednesday that the NFL's green light for players to take part in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics is a "huge milestone" for the sport.
Read moreDollar, US bonds under pressure as Trump pushes tax bill
A bond sell-off and declining dollar signalled investor unease Wednesday as Washington lawmakers contemplated a tax-cut bill that could push up the US deficit.
Read moreLondon to host Laver Cup in 2026
The Laver Cup will return to London in 2026 with the O2 Arena set to host the annual battle between Europe and the rest of the world's best male players.
Read moreLGBTQ Thai ghost story turns political in Cannes
Film director Ratchapoom Boonbunchachoke felt Thailand's popular gay cinema needed to branch out and do more politics, so he enlisted one of the country's top influencers to help.
Read moreCarapaz wins stage 11 of Giro with Del Toro in lead
Richard Carapaz won stage 11 of the Giro d'Italia on Wednesday as as Mexican rider Isaac Del Toro kept hold of his overall lead in the Grand Tour.
Read moreS.Africa's Ramaphosa woos Trump, Musk after tensions
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will seek to reset ties with Donald Trump and Elon Musk Wednesday after Washington's unfounded claims of "genocide" against white Afrikaners sent relations plunging.
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