England captain Joe Root won the toss and elected to field in the first Test against Pakistan at Headingley on Wednesday.
The International Criminal Court on Wednesday lashed out at the United States after Washington slapped sanctions on President Tomoko Akane, calling it a "flagrant attack" on the court's independence.
Aston Villa announced on Wednesday they have signed Japan international goalkeeper Zion Suzuki and Italian defender Matteo Ruggeri as they strengthen their defensive options ahead of the Champions League.
Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios said on Wednesday that he had made "a huge mistake" after testing positive for cocaine.
Former Manchester United and Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba will be released by Monaco after a series of injuries, the French club said on Wednesday.
European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde said Wednesday that the continent could not afford to miss out on the artificial intelligence revolution as the continent's growth model comes under increasing pressure.
Aston Villa announced on Wednesday they have signed Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, which could hasten the departure of Argentina 'keeper Emiliano Martinez from the Premier League club.
Left-arm spinner Manav Suthar finished with a haul of 10 wickets as India thrashed Sri Lanka by 165 runs in the first Test in Galle on Wednesday to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.
Former Manchester United and Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba will be released by Monaco after a series of injuries, the French club said on Wednesday.
New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham unveiled plans Wednesday to offer those sleeping rough a route off the streets by Christmas, as part of his bid to curb national homelessness.
Texas Counseling Center is highlighting the role professional counseling can play in helping individuals manage the emotional challenges associated with immigration proceedings and prepare for immigration psychological evaluations.
Tokyo objected on Wednesday to sanctions imposed by the United States against International Criminal Court (ICC) President Tomoko Akane of Japan, calling Washington's latest salvo against the institution "very unfortunate".
Pakistan's government will challenge the Supreme Court's order to move jailed former prime minister Imran Khan to a private hospital for medical checks, the law minister said late Tuesday.
Chinese humanoid pioneer Unitree, whose backflipping robots wowed the world earlier this year, made a much-anticipated market debut in Shanghai on Wednesday with a similarly impressive leap in share price of more than 600 percent.
India closed on victory in the opening Test after striking twice to reduce Sri Lanka to 175-6 at lunch on the final day in Galle on Wednesday.
Australian mushroom killer Erin Patterson suffered a "substantial" miscarriage of justice in her trial, her lawyers said on Wednesday as they sought to quash her conviction in a triple-murder case that sparked a worldwide media frenzy.
South African bowling great Allan Donald has urged Bangladesh to resist any temptation to play for a draw in the second Test against Australia, saying they must stick to the formula that powered their win in Darwin.
Firefighters managed overnight to fully surround Belgium's largest wildfire in a century, but the situation on the ground "remains complicated" with crews battling several new flare-ups, authorities said Wednesday.
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Instead of celebrating her son's birthday this month, Zimbabwean mother Rodwin Chitewere spent the day praying for his body to be brought home from Russia, where he was reportedly killed fighting Moscow's war against Ukraine.
Campaigning kicks off in Nigeria Wednesday, five months ahead of elections set to be dominated by crushing inflation and President Bola Tinubu's economic reforms.
A Palestinian-American has raised the US flag on his home besieged by Israeli settlers, as the United States renewed criticism of the siege that has generated condemnation around the world.
Top Australian Rules side the Sydney Swans suspended five players on Wednesday for late-night drinking and bringing women to their hotel after a game.
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US President Donald Trump paused the planned rollout of new tariffs on Canadian goods late Tuesday, after negotiations between both countries that went down to the wire.
A horde of schoolchildren watched excitedly as a diminutive humanoid tour guide named Wuji welcomed them to a robot school in eastern China, gesticulating theatrically as it described the institute's aspiration to train the mechanical workforce of the future.
The new Premier League season kicks off on Friday, setting the stage for a galaxy of stars to shine in the 2026-27 campaign.
In China's hilly Guizhou province, a cluster of European-style buildings complete with clock tower and multi-arched bridge emits a low, permanent hum -- a clue to its unexpected identity as tech giant Huawei's largest data centre.
A horde of schoolchildren watched excitedly as a diminutive humanoid tour guide named Wuji welcomed them to a robot school in eastern China, gesticulating theatrically as it described the institute's aspiration to train the mechanical workforce of the future.
US President Donald Trump paused the planned rollout of new tariffs on some Canadian goods late Tuesday, after negotiations between both countries that went down to the wire.
Technology stocks were back in the crosshairs of investors Wednesday, taking another heavy blow from a spike in bond yields, rising oil prices, persistent inflation and dimming hopes for a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Star Wallabies centres Len Ikitau and Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii were named Wednesday in coach Les Kiss's squad for the two-Test tour of Argentina after injury.
