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Spain to 'fully' cooperate with migrant death probes

Spain to 'fully' cooperate with migrant death probes

Madrid will offer "total collaboration" with the Spanish and Moroccan investigations into the deaths of 23 migrants during a mass attempt to enter Spain's Melilla enclave, Pedro Sanchez said Wednesday.

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Lyon bags five in spin battle at Galle

Lyon bags five in spin battle at Galle

Nathan Lyon's five-for helped Australia bowl out Sri Lanka for 212, before the hosts hit back with three wickets in a fast-moving opening Test on Wednesday.

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Serena's career at a crossroads after Wimbledon defeat

Serena's career at a crossroads after Wimbledon defeat

With her 41st birthday just months away and without a Grand Slam title since 2017, Serena Williams faces searching questions over her future after a painful first-round Wimbledon exit.

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World equities slide on recession fear

World equities slide on recession fear

Global stock markets nursed steep losses Wednesday on resurgent fear that sharp interest rate hikes, aimed at tackling runaway inflation, could spark recession, dealers said.

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US boosts Europe forces as expanding NATO squares up to Russia

US boosts Europe forces as expanding NATO squares up to Russia

The United States will reinforce Europe's defences with a wave of new military deployments, President Joe Biden announced Wednesday, as more Russian missiles smashed into Ukrainian cities.

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Should I stay or should I go? Three sports stars and retirement

Should I stay or should I go? Three sports stars and retirement

Serena Williams insists she remains "motivated" to keep playing tennis despite her fast-approaching 41st birthday and the absence of a Grand Slam title since 2017.

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Roglic insists Jumbo twin front can deliver Tour de France win

Roglic insists Jumbo twin front can deliver Tour de France win

Tour de France title challengers Primoz Roglic and Jonas Vingegaard of Jumbo Visma believe their team's two-leader strategy can finally deliver cycling's most treasured title after consecutive narrow defeats.

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Turkey seeks extraditions from Finland, Sweden under NATO deal

Turkey seeks extraditions from Finland, Sweden under NATO deal

Turkey said Wednesday it would seek the extradition of 33 alleged Kurdish militants from Sweden and Finland under a deal to secure Ankara's support for the Nordic countries' NATO membership bids.

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Germany plans return to debt-limit rules in 2023

Germany plans return to debt-limit rules in 2023

Germany will reinstate its so-called debt brake in 2023 after suspending it for three years to cope with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, sources in the finance ministry said Wednesday.

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AU urges restraint over 'escalating' Ethiopia-Sudan tensions

AU urges restraint over 'escalating' Ethiopia-Sudan tensions

The head of the African Union Commission voiced concern on Wednesday over "escalating military tension" between Ethiopia and Sudan, calling for restraint and dialogue.

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