Stars walk disciplinary tightrope in Africa Cup of Nations
Up to 21 stars could be involved in the African Cup of Nations semi-finals this week knowing one mistimed tackle would rule them out of the biggest match in the continent.
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South African players support coach Boucher says captain Elgar
South African cricket captain Dean Elgar said on Wednesday that his players supported head coach Mark Boucher, who faces a disciplinary process on charges of racism that could result in his dismissal.
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Two Afghan journalists released after Taliban detention
Two Afghan journalists detained by the Taliban earlier this week were released Wednesday, the news editor of their media organisation said.
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Barcelona sign Aubameyang as free agent until 2025
Barcelona on Wednesday announced they had signed Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang until June 2025 as a free agent.
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UN seeks $169 million in aid for Philippine typhoon victims
The United Nations has increased its fundraising target for victims of Typhoon Rai to $169 million as the Philippines struggles to recover from the devastating storm, the organisation's resident coordinator said Wednesday.
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Man disrupts pope audience, shouts: 'God rejects you'
A shouting man denouncing the Church disrupted an audience by Pope Francis at the Vatican Wednesday, before being escorted outside by police.
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Man Utd's Mason Greenwood released on bail after arrest
Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood has been released on bail after being questioned over the alleged rape and assault of a young woman, police said on Wednesday.
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Australia fly in coffee expert to power them to Beijing gold
Australian athletes at the Winter Olympics have a "performance-enhancing stimulant" to power them to gold -- flying their own barista into the Covid-secure Beijing bubble.
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Eurozone inflation rises to new record high
Inflation in the eurozone soared to a new record high in January, official data showed Wednesday, adding pressure on the European Central Bank ahead of a monetary policy meeting this week.
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Skiing into the unknown: Beijing's man-made Olympic pistes
When the alpine skiers take to the piste at the Beijing Olympics this week, they will do so on artificial snow in an often drought-ridden region.
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