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Multiple women accuse David Copperfield of sex misconduct: report

Multiple women accuse David Copperfield of sex misconduct: report

Magician David Copperfield has been accused of sexual misconduct by more than a dozen women in episodes said to have taken place over several decades, a report said Wednesday.

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Victoria's Secret reviving fashion show after six-year hiatus

Victoria's Secret reviving fashion show after six-year hiatus

American lingerie giant Victoria's Secret announced Wednesday that its annual fashion show, scrapped after 2018 due to sluggish sales and diminishing audiences, will return this fall bringing high-profile models back onto its catwalk.

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Redemption for Rodgers as Celtic maintain grip on Scottish title

Redemption for Rodgers as Celtic maintain grip on Scottish title

Celtic's celebrations of a 12th Scottish Premiership title in 13 years will be particularly sweet for manager Brendan Rodgers after a season in which he has had to silence dissenting voices.

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Chiefs kicker Butker slammed for 'sexist, homophobic' speech

Chiefs kicker Butker slammed for 'sexist, homophobic' speech

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker faced a growing backlash on Wednesday after giving a speech in which he lashed out at LGBTQ Pride month and took aim at working women.

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Modest Mexican taco restaurant wins Michelin star

Modest Mexican taco restaurant wins Michelin star

A hole-in-the-wall taqueria that offers just four types of tacos and two salsas is among the first restaurants in Mexico to be awarded a star by the prestigious Michelin Guide.

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'Ready to rumble' - Biden, Trump agree to two election debates

'Ready to rumble' - Biden, Trump agree to two election debates

US President Joe Biden and Donald Trump agreed Wednesday to hold election debates in June and September, with the rivals trading barbs about their first on-stage meetings in nearly four years.

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Slovak PM's 'life in danger' after assassination attempt

Slovak PM's 'life in danger' after assassination attempt

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico fought for his life on an operating table Wednesday after being shot multiple times in what the government called a "political assault".

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Guatemala court opens door to freeing journalist from jail

Guatemala court opens door to freeing journalist from jail

A Guatemalan court on Wednesday granted a prominent journalist and corruption critic a conditional release in an impugned graft case, though he must clear another legal hurdle before being freed from prison.

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Tabilo into Rome Open semis as Collins sets up Sabalenka clash

Tabilo into Rome Open semis as Collins sets up Sabalenka clash

Alejandro Tabilo hailed the best tennis of his career on Wednesday after his fairytale run at the Rome Open continued to the semi-finals while Danielle Collins set up a women's last-four showdown with Aryna Sabalenka.

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Augusta employee pleads guilty to Masters golf theft

Augusta employee pleads guilty to Masters golf theft

A former Augusta National Golf Club warehouse worker pleaded guilty on Wednesday to stealing memorabilia from the Masters golf tournament, including one of Arnold Palmer's green jackets, and selling it to an online broker.

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