Swiatek 'didn't believe' comeback win over Osaka was possible
Defending champion Iga Swiatek said she would needed to have been "pretty naive" to think she could beat Naomi Osaka after falling match point down before recovering to win a French Open thriller on Wednesday.
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Hong Kong democracy campaigners to receive verdicts
A Hong Kong court will convene Thursday morning to deliver verdicts in the city's biggest case against pro-democracy campaigners since China imposed a national security law to crush dissent.
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Stocks slide, dollar gains as rate cut outlook dims
Stock markets fell Wednesday as investors locked in profits after indicators and comments from central bankers further dented hopes for interest rate cuts.
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Bid to 'privatize' Brazil beaches sparks outcry
A proposed constitutional amendment that could see Brazil's famed beaches fall into private hands has outraged environmentalists and citizens in a country that prides itself on open access to its vast shores.
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Brazil recalls ambassador to Israel: diplomatic source
Brazil has recalled its ambassador to Israel, a diplomatic source told AFP Wednesday, ratcheting up tensions between the two countries over Israel's war in Gaza.
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Miner BHP walks away from proposed $49 bn Anglo American takeover
Australian mining behemoth BHP announced Wednesday that it has walked away from a proposed $49-billion takeover of British rival Anglo American that would have created a copper titan.
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California lifeguard sues over Pride flag at beaches
A California lifeguard who took down LGBTQ Pride flags because he did not want to work "in these conditions" is suing his employers claiming religious discrimination.
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Long queues as S.Africa votes with ANC rule in balance
South Africans queued late into the night to vote Wednesday, forcing polling stations to remain open beyond closing time in a landmark general election, with the ruling ANC fighting to protect its three-decade-long grip on power.
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Israel says it has seized key Gaza-Egypt corridor
Israel's army said Wednesday it took control of a vital Gaza-Egypt corridor it suspects aided weapons smuggling as the ground offensive against Hamas in the border city of Rafah intensified.
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Osaka in tears after epic Swiatek defeat but admits: 'I've felt worse'
Naomi Osaka said she wept after Wednesday's epic French Open defeat to Iga Swiatek but insisted: "I've felt worse".
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