AstraZeneca withdraws Covid vaccine as demand dives
Anglo-Swedish drugmaker AstraZeneca on Wednesday said it was withdrawing Covid vaccine Vaxzevria, one of the first produced in the deadly pandemic, citing "commercial reasons" following a slump in demand.
Read moreUkraine suffers new wave of attacks on infrastructure
Ukraine's air force on Wednesday said it had downed dozens of Russian missiles and drones fired in an overnight barrage that targeted Ukrainian energy facilities.
Read moreUS long jump legend Lewis sees little scope for progression
US long jump legend Carl Lewis does not see any immediate progression in what he dubbed the "toughest" of all field events, questioning the mental fortitude of easily distracted, up-and-coming athletes.
Read morePalestinian symbol protest clouds Eurovision contest
Eurovision song contest organisers apologised after a Swedish singer breached a ban on political symbols by wearing a pro-Palestinian scarf as he performed.
Read moreMarkets mixed as traders weigh rates outlook
Equity markets were mixed Wednesday as the latest global rally ran out of steam due to a lack of major catalysts, while investors contemplated the outlook for monetary policy.
Read moreSangakkara backs Samson as India keeper for T20 World Cup
Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson has made his case to be India's first-choice wicketkeeper at the T20 World Cup, the team's director of cricket Kumar Sangakkara has said.
Read moreSpain struggles to stamp out drug trade in poor south
The killing of two police by drug traffickers has focused attention on smuggling networks in southern Spain, where poverty makes it easy for gangs to recruit youngsters.
Read moreJapanese auto giant Toyota posts record net profit
Toyota reported record annual net profit of more than $30 billion on Wednesday but the world's largest automaker by sales warned that the current year would be less spectacular.
Read moreMalaysia plans to introduce 'orangutan diplomacy': minister
Malaysia intends to gift orangutans to palm oil-purchasing countries as part of an initiative similar to China's panda diplomacy, the commodities minister said on Wednesday.
Read moreTable-topping Hurricanes beef up for Super Rugby showdown in Auckland
The Wellington Hurricanes have beefed up their starting side for Saturday's top-of-the-table Super Rugby showdown at the Auckland Blues, adding captain Brad Shields, plus All Blacks Jordie Barrett and TJ Perenara.
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