US envoy Kerry presses Mexico on climate, energy
US climate envoy John Kerry called Wednesday for an "open and competitive" energy market in Mexico, where planned energy reforms have alarmed foreign investors and environmentalists alike.
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Growing trucker protest raises fears for Canada economy
The two-week-long Canadian truckers' protests against Covid rules threatens the country's economic recovery, ministers said Wednesday, with growing demonstrations blocking a vital trade link with the United States.
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France 'right into' Ireland preparation after Covid-hit Galthie's return
France lock Cameron Woki said on Wednesday head coach Fabien Galthie has the squad "right into" preparation for Ireland's trip to Paris in the Six Nations this weekend after returning to the set-up.
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How thieves manage to steal cryptocurrency
US officials announced on Tuesday they had recovered $3.6 billion of bitcoin stolen in a 2016, throwing a light on the scams that surround cryptocurrency.
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Madagascar cyclone toll rises to 92 amid calls for aid
The death toll from Tropical Cyclone Batsirai has risen to 92 in Madagascar, authorities said Wednesday, as humanitarian organisations ramped up aid efforts with more than 110,000 people in need of emergency assistance.
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Black diamond, largest ever cut, sells for £3.2 million
"The Enigma", the world's largest known cut diamond at 555 carats, went under the hammer in London on Wednesday for £3.16 million ($4.3 million, 3.8 million euros) having recently gone on display for the first time.
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Israel hits missile targets in Syria: military
Israel launched strikes against targets in Syria early Wednesday, hitting anti-aircraft batteries in response to a missile fired from Syria, the military said.
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Solace for Salah in Liverpool's experience of losing finals, says Klopp
Jurgen Klopp believes Liverpool's experience of recovering from losing finals to win major titles can provide solace for Mohamed Salah after Egypt's African Cup of Nations final misery.
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New York latest Democrat-run state to roll back mask mandates
New York on Wednesday joined a wave of Democrat-run US states to roll back mask mandates, a symbolic step towards restoring normal life in one of the early pandemic epicenters in America.
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'I didn't kill anyone,' Paris attacks suspect claims
The only suspected assailant still alive after the terror attacks that rocked Paris in November 2015 said Wednesday that "I didn't kill anyone, I didn't hurt anyone" as he took the stand for the first time in the trial over the jihadist massacres.
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