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Netanyahu says ready for Gaza 'temporary ceasefire'

Netanyahu says ready for Gaza 'temporary ceasefire'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday he was open to a "temporary ceasefire" in Gaza, as international pressure intensified over Israel's renewed offensive and aid blockade in the war-ravaged Palestinian territory.

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'Recovered' Assange promotes Cannes documentary

'Recovered' Assange promotes Cannes documentary

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has "recovered" from his years in detention, his wife told AFP, as a new documentary about him premiered at the Cannes film festival on Wednesday.

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Man City's Foden 'frustrated' by season of struggles

Man City's Foden 'frustrated' by season of struggles

Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden has blamed a combination of off-field distractions and fitness problems for a hugely disappointing season.

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Trump ambushes S. African president over 'genocide' accusation

Trump ambushes S. African president over 'genocide' accusation

President Donald Trump ambushed South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday by playing him a video that he claimed proved genocide is being committed against white people, driving farmers to flee to the United States.

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Team Penske fire leaders after Indy 500 scandal

Team Penske fire leaders after Indy 500 scandal

IndyCar giants Team Penske have fired three senior executives after a scandal over illegal modifications to cars ahead of this week's showcase Indianapolis 500 race.

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Suryakumar helps Mumbai crush Delhi to clinch playoff berth

Suryakumar helps Mumbai crush Delhi to clinch playoff berth

Suryakumar Yadav's unbeaten 73 and a late blitz by Naman Dhir powered Mumbai Indians into the Indian Premier League playoffs with a 59-run hammering of Delhi Capitals on Wednesday.

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Djokovic eases to first win of clay-court season in Geneva

Djokovic eases to first win of clay-court season in Geneva

Novak Djokovic saw off Marton Fucsovics in straight sets to belatedly secure his first victory of the clay-court season in Geneva on Wednesday.

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Flick extends Barcelona deal to 2027 after title triumph

Flick extends Barcelona deal to 2027 after title triumph

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has extended his contract until June 2027, the Spanish champions said Wednesday.

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Springsteen releases surprise EP, including scathing Trump criticism

Springsteen releases surprise EP, including scathing Trump criticism

Rock star Bruce Springsteen released a surprise EP on Wednesday, with the six-track album including scathing criticism of US President Donald Trump that prompted an online diatribe from the Republican billionaire last week.

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US accepts Boeing jet from Qatar for use as Air Force One

US accepts Boeing jet from Qatar for use as Air Force One

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has accepted the Boeing 747 that the Gulf emirate of Qatar offered to President Donald Trump for use as Air Force One, the Pentagon said Wednesday.

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