US businesses 'hesitant' before 2024 elections: Federal Reserve
Uncertainty about the upcoming US elections had cooled economic activity across the country, the Federal Reserve said Wednesday, noting that many businesses and consumers were pausing major decisions until after Election Day.
Read moreLeverkusen held to stalemate in Champions League by battling Brest
Bayer Leverkusen were held to an entertaining 1-1 draw at Brest in the Champions League on Wednesday, with Germany starlet Florian Wirtz netting for the visitors.
Read moreFrustrated Atalanta held to goalless draw by Celtic in Champions League
Atalanta were frustrated by dogged Celtic on Wednesday as the two sides played out a goalless draw in the Champions League in soaking Bergamo.
Read moreDjokovic won't play Paris Masters, leaving doubt over season
Novak Djokovic said Wednesday he is withdrawing from the Paris Masters, where he is a seven-time champion, in a move which could potentially signal the end of his roller-coaster season.
Read moreBolivian transport workers strike over fuel shortages
Bolivian transport workers began a 24-hour strike in La Paz on Wednesday to protest President Luis Arce's handling of crippling fuel shortages, deepening the turmoil in the capital.
Read moreFury expects to knock out Usyk in heavyweight title rematch
Tyson Fury said he will knock out Oleksandr Usyk in a rematch of their undisputed heavyweight champion of the world bout after losing his undefeated record to the Ukrainian.
Read moreGeorgia ruling party stages mass rally ahead of key vote
Georgia's ruling party held its final campaign rally on Wednesday ahead of crucial elections pitting it against a pro-Western opposition union which accuses the government of increasing authoritarianism.
Read moreAttack kills 4, injures 14 at Turkey defence firm
Four people were killed and 14 others wounded Wednesday in an attack on the headquarters of a top Turkish defence firm near Ankara, Turkish officials said.
Read moreAnother French top pick: Zaccharie Risacher starts life in the NBA
French teenager Zaccharie Risacher has told AFP he is staying humble as the number one draft pick enters his first NBA season with the Atlanta Hawks, following in the huge footsteps of compatriot Victor Wembanyama.
Read moreEU chief starts Balkans tour, says enlargement 'top priority'
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday pledged that membership expansion would be high on the Brussels agenda, as she arrived in Albania at the start of a tour of six Balkan nations hoping to join the bloc.
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