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Brazil summons US envoy over criticism of Bolsonaro trial

Brazil summons US envoy over criticism of Bolsonaro trial

Brazil said Wednesday it had summoned the US charge d'affaires in a diplomatic row following President Donald Trump's criticism of the coup trial of his right-wing ally, ex-leader Jair Bolsonaro.

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Ukraine says Russia launched largest drone attack of war

Ukraine says Russia launched largest drone attack of war

Russia pummelled Ukraine Wednesday with its largest missile and drone attack in more than three years of war, hours after US President Donald Trump launched an expletive-filled attack on Russian leader Vladimir Putin.

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Djokovic reaches record 14th Wimbledon semi-final

Djokovic reaches record 14th Wimbledon semi-final

Novak Djokovic won a testing battle against Flavio Cobolli on Wednesday to reach a record 14th men's Wimbledon semi-final, which will be a blockbuster clash against world number one Jannik Sinner.

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Israel shifts tone in push for Hamas peace deal in Gaza

Israel shifts tone in push for Hamas peace deal in Gaza

Israel struck an upbeat note about the prospects for a ceasefire and hostage-release deal in Gaza on Wednesday, falling in behind US President Donald Trump and his optimism for an end to 21 months of bitter fighting in the Palestinian territory.

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Three-time Tour de France winner LeMond receives Congressional Gold Medal

Three-time Tour de France winner LeMond receives Congressional Gold Medal

Greg LeMond, a three-time Tour de France winner, received the Congressional Gold Medal on Wednesday.

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Djokovic battles past Cobolli to reach record 14th Wimbledon semi-final

Djokovic battles past Cobolli to reach record 14th Wimbledon semi-final

Novak Djokovic won a testing battle against Flavio Cobolli on Wednesday to reach a record 14th men's Wimbledon semi-final, which will be a blockbuster clash against world number one Jannik Sinner.

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Trump eyes African mineral wealth in trade-focused summit

Trump eyes African mineral wealth in trade-focused summit

US President Donald Trump hailed West Africa's rich natural resources as he hosted five of its leaders Wednesday for a White House summit aimed at fostering trade to counter the growing influence of Russia and China.

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Inspired James downs Dutch to kick-start England's Euros title defence

Inspired James downs Dutch to kick-start England's Euros title defence

Lauren James made sure England avoided a major scare at Women's Euro 2025 with a brace in Wednesday's 4-0 thumping of the Netherlands which kick-started the Lionesses' title defence.

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Pogacar plays down yellow jersey after Evenepoel wins Tour time trial

Pogacar plays down yellow jersey after Evenepoel wins Tour time trial

Three-time Tour de France winner Tadej Pogacar played down the importance of taking over the yellow jersey after Belgian rider Remco Evenepoel stormed his way to an impressive victory in the fifth-stage time trial on Wednesday.

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Macron, Starmer talk Channel migration as UK visit gets political

Macron, Starmer talk Channel migration as UK visit gets political

French President Emmanuel Macron held talks on Wednesday with Prime Minister Keir Starmer, as the issue of small-boat crossings of the English Channel dominated the second day of his UK state visit.

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