France's Zemmour says delinquents 'same' as jihadists
French far-right presidential candidate Eric Zemmour on Wednesday suggested criminals in high-rise housing estates are fighting alongside jihadists in a "civilisational battle" pitting immigrants against traditional French culture.
Read moreHodgson ready for dogfight after accepting Watford's 'siren call'
Roy Hodgson is ready for the challenge of Watford's relegation dogfight after admitting he could not resist the "siren call from the mermaid".
Read moreEurope rights body launches rare action against Turkey
The Council of Europe on Wednesday launched for only the second time in its history disciplinary action against Turkey over its failure to free activist Osman Kavala, with Ankara denouncing the decision as interference.
Read moreStocks off earlier highs as attention turns to interest rates
Global stock markets shed some of their earlier gains on Wednesday as investors turned their attention to central bank monetary policy in the eurozone and Britain later this week.
Read moreDeath toll from Brazil storms rises to 28
Floods and landslides caused by torrential rains have killed at least 28 people in southeastern Brazil, with seven still missing, authorities said Wednesday.
Read moreMickelson says 'everyone in top 100' approached to play in Saudi league
While Dustin Johnson welcomes the challenge he will face on the course at the lucrative Saudi International, Phil Mickelson appreciates the financial competition being offered to the established tours, claiming on Wednesday that "everyone in the top 100 has been approached" to play in the new Saudi Arabian-funded Super Golf League.
Read moreCNN chief Jeff Zucker resigns over relationship with colleague
CNN president Jeff Zucker announced his resignation on Wednesday for failing to disclose a romantic relationship with a colleague at the US cable television network.
Read moreRotterdam to dismantle historic bridge for Bezos superyacht
The Dutch port city of Rotterdam said Wednesday it would temporarily dismantle an historic bridge to allow a superyacht built for Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to pass.
Read moreWounded whale found dead on Greek island
A young whale that washed up near Athens last week was found dead on a nearby island Wednesday despite "superhuman" efforts to save the wounded animal, the Greek government said.
Read moreAubameyang finally joins Barcelona with break clause in 2023
Barcelona finally confirmed the signing of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on Wednesday, handing the 32-year-old a contract until 2025 but with a break clause after 18 months.
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