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Raza out for golden duck as Zimbabwe lose ODI to Bangladesh

Raza out for golden duck as Zimbabwe lose ODI to Bangladesh

Sikandar Raza's golden run ended with a golden duck as his Zimbabwe side lost by 105 runs to Bangladesh on Wednesday in a dead-rubber third one-day international in Harare.

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In scorched UK, source of River Thames dries up

In scorched UK, source of River Thames dries up

At the end of a dusty track in southwest England where the River Thames usually first emerges from the ground, there is currently scant sign of any moisture at all.

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Biden signs bill aiding veterans exposed to toxins

Biden signs bill aiding veterans exposed to toxins

US President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed into law a bill boosting benefits for veterans exposed to toxic fumes, a cause close to his own heart after his son died of brain cancer.

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US inflation eases in July amid falling oil prices

US inflation eases in July amid falling oil prices

US inflation eased slightly in July, according to official data Wednesday, potentially taking pressure off the Federal Reserve to hike interest rates sharply while bringing a much-needed boost to President Joe Biden just months before crucial midterm elections.

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Popovici in spotlight at European Swimming Championships

Popovici in spotlight at European Swimming Championships

At just 17 years old, Romanian swimmer David Popovici has emerged as the new star of the pool.

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Trump declines to answer questions in New York civil probe

Trump declines to answer questions in New York civil probe

Donald Trump on Wednesday declined to answer questions under oath in New York over alleged fraud at his family business, as legal pressures pile up for the former president whose house was raided by the FBI just two days ago.

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'Very good': Werner says Flick encouraged him to return to Leipzig

'Very good': Werner says Flick encouraged him to return to Leipzig

Newly re-signed Leipzig striker Timo Werner said Germany manager Hansi Flick encouraged him to return to RB Leipzig ahead of the Qatar World Cup in November.

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Stocks jump on easing US inflation

Stocks jump on easing US inflation

Global stock markets bounced on Wednesday as better-than-expected US inflation data raised hopes that the US Federal Reserve will tone down its aggressive interest rate policy.

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Kenya waits impatiently for results of close-fought vote

Kenya waits impatiently for results of close-fought vote

Kenyans on Wednesday were waiting for the results of the country's presidential election after a largely peaceful poll, with preliminary results on television suggesting a tight race as low turnout pointed to growing frustration with the political elite.

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Trump questioned in New York civil probe

Trump questioned in New York civil probe

Donald Trump arrived for questioning under oath Wednesday in the New York state attorney general's civil probe into alleged fraud at the former US president's family business.

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