Defence lawyers plead to judges in French mass rape trial
A lawyer for the chief defendant in a French mass rape trial on Wednesday urged the court to recall his good side after prosecutors demanded lengthy jail terms for the dozens of suspects.
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US says China releases three 'wrongfully detained' Americans
China has freed three Americans considered wrongfully detained in a swap with the United States, US officials said Wednesday, meeting a key goal of outgoing President Joe Biden's administration.
Read moreNew clashes in Mozambique as two reported killed
Anti-government protesters and security forces clashed in Mozambique Wednesday with two people reported killed in a northern city and a military vehicle mowing down another in the capital during fresh demonstrations in support of the opposition leader disputing October elections.
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Romania officials to meet over 'cyber risks' to elections
Romanian officials will meet Thursday to discuss possible cyber threats to its elections after a far-right pro-Russian candidate took a shock lead in its presidential vote.
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Chelsea visit next stop in Heidenheim's 'unthinkable' rise
Heidenheim host Premier League giants Chelsea in the UEFA Conference League on Thursday, the latest milestone in the German club's rapid rise from fifth division to European football.
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Former England prop Marler announces retirement from rugby
Former England prop Joe Marler will retire from professional rugby after Harlequins' clash against Bristol on Friday, the Premiership club has announced.
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Kumara gives Sri Lanka edge on rain-hit day against South Africa
Lahiru Kumara struck twice as Sri Lanka's bowlers had the better of a rain-hit first day of the first Test against South Africa at Kingsmead on Wednesday.
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Namibia votes with ruling party facing toughest race yet
Namibians stood in queues for several hours to vote Wednesday in elections that could usher in the desert nation's first woman leader even as the dominant SWAPO party faces the strongest challenge yet to its 34-year grip on power.
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Spurs goalkeeper Vicario out for 'months' with broken ankle
Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario faces "months" on the sidelines after breaking his ankle in Saturday's 4-0 win at Manchester City, Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou said.
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Moscow expels German journalists, Berlin denies closing Russia TV bureau
Russia on Wednesday said that it would expel two journalists from Germany's ARD national network in a like for like move after a Russian state broadcaster reported that its journalists had been ordered to leave Berlin.
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