Wolfsburg earn key win over Roma in Women's Champions League, Lyon net six
Wolfsburg romped to a 6-1 win over Roma in the Women's Champions League on Wednesday to book their place in the next round, while eight-time victors Lyon hammered Galatasaray.
Read moreMurder rate in Amazon far higher than rest of Brazil: study
The murder rate in Brazil's Amazon is far higher than the national average, largely because of territorial conflict in a region prey to organized crime, an NGO said Wednesday.
Read moreMalibu wildfire grows as thousands still evacuated
A wildfire burning through Malibu that has sent thousands of people fleeing for safety, including Hollywood celebrities, forged west on Wednesday, as firefighters battled to save homes from the blaze.
Read morePachuca down Botafogo in Intercontinental Cup
Pachuca of Mexico bested Brazilian side Botafogo 3-0 on Wednesday in the Intercontinental Cup to reach the next stage of the competition.
Read moreUN General Assembly to vote on 'unconditional' ceasefire in Gaza
The UN General Assembly will vote Wednesday on a draft resolution calling for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Gaza, a symbolic gesture after the United States vetoed a similar action in the UN Security Council.
Read moreNine killed in Haiti in latest gang attack
Gunmen in Haiti killed nine people in the latest spasm of violence by the Caribbean nation's powerful gangs, a community leader said Wednesday.
Read moreUS-China officials to hold economic talks before Trump return
Economic officials in outgoing President Joe Biden's administration are set to meet their Chinese counterparts this week for talks, in a final effort to strengthen ties before Donald Trump's White House return.
Read moreSaudi Arabia gave 'assurances' over LGBTQ fans at World Cup: English FA
England's Football Association said it had received assurances from Saudi Arabia that LGBTQ fans would be "safe and welcome" at the 2034 World Cup, explaining its support for the successful bid from the Gulf state.
Read moreRangers can create magical night against Tottenham, says Clement
Rangers boss Philippe Clement is "convinced" his team can bridge the financial chasm with Tottenham in their Europa League clash on Thursday.
Read moreGalliano says leaving Maison Margiela after 10 years
British designer John Galliano said Wednesday he was stepping down as creative director at Maison Margiela after 10 years at the helm of the French label.
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