Detained pro-Palestinian activist denied legal calls, lawyer tells US court
A leader of US student protests against Israel's war in Gaza slated for removal has been denied legal advice, a judge heard Wednesday, after US President Donald Trump vowed to deport foreign pro-Palestinian student demonstrators.
Read moreMany animal 'geomorphs' under threat, study warns
More than a quarter of our planet's natural "geomorphs" -- animals such as beavers and hippos that, collectively, can reshape entire landscapes -- are threatened or have shrinking populations, a new study says.
Read moreAll hostages freed after 30-hour Pakistan train siege: source
More than 340 train passengers taken hostage by a militant group were freed Wednesday by security forces after a 30-hour siege, an army official told AFP, confirming that 27 off-duty soldiers were shot by militants.
Read moreTears flow for O'Sullivan as Marine Nationale wins Queen Mother Champion Chase
Marine Nationale recorded an emotional win in the Queen Mother Champion Chase, the feature race of the second day of the Cheltenham Festival, nearly a month after the jockey that launched him Michael O'Sullivan died.
Read moreScotland's Dempsey eager to ruin French Six Nations party
Scotland back-row Jack Dempsey has no fears about trying to derail France's bid for the Six Nations title and "upset their party" amid passionate home support in Paris on Saturday.
Read moreUkraine truce dominates G7 talks clouded by Trump's Canada threats
G7 foreign ministers meet in Canada Wednesday to discuss moves to halt the Russia-Ukraine war, but US Secretary of State Marco Rubio shrugged off questions about a prospective American takeover of the host country.
Read moreUS wants Russia to agree to Ukraine truce 'unconditionally'
The United States said Wednesday it was asking Russia to "unconditionally" agree to a month-long ceasefire in Ukraine, a day after US and Ukrainian officials agreed to put the plan to Moscow.
Read moreDuterte lands in the Netherlands to face ICC charges
A spokesman for the International Criminal Court confirmed that former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte had arrived Wednesday in the Netherlands to face charges of crimes against humanity over his war on drugs.
Read moreRace to the Sun hit by hail as Vingegaard fires first volley
Team UAE's Joao Almeida won stage four of the Paris-Nice on Wednesday after Danish two-time Tour de France champion Jonas Vingegaard attacked first on a tough final climb to take the overall lead.
Read morePostecoglou wants Spurs to embrace Europa pressure
Ange Postecoglou urged Tottenham to embrace the pressure of their Europa League clash with AZ Alkmaar as the Australian refused to back down from his boast that he always wins a trophy in his second season.
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