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Biden's legacy in ruins after Trump triumph
Joe Biden hoped Kamala Harris would salvage his legacy as the man who saved America from Donald Trump. Instead, it lies in tatters.
Inter Milan sink Arsenal in Champions League, Atletico sting PSG late on
A Hakan Calhanoglu penalty gave Inter Milan a 1-0 victory over Arsenal in the Champions League on Wednesday, while a 93rd-minute winner ensured Atletico Madrid left Paris with all three points.
Calhanoglu fires Inter to Champions League win over angered Arsenal
Hakan Calhanoglu fired Inter Milan to a 1-0 win over Arsenal on Wednesday to continue their unbeaten start in the Champions League and inflict a first defeat on the Gunners in this year's revamped tournament.
'Drill, baby, drill': Trump policy poses risks, opportunities for oil industry
Donald Trump's election as US president brings back a champion of the oil industry to the White House, but experts warn that his push for low prices could be at odds with petroleum companies' priorities.
Atletico stun PSG in Champions League with last-gasp Correa winner
Substitute Angel Correa scored a dramatic winner with the last kick of the game as Atletico Madrid snatched a 2-1 victory away to Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday, kickstarting their Champions League campaign and casting a large cloud over the French club's European hopes.
Musiala gets Bayern back on Champions League track against Benfica
A 67-minute Jamal Musiala goal got Bayern Munich back on track in the Champions League with a 1-0 home win over Benfica on Wednesday.
Harris gives defiant concession speech after stunning Trump win
Donald Trump's crushing presidential victory heralded a new era of upheaval for the United States and the world Wednesday, as defeated Democrat Kamala Harris gave a defiant concession speech, while promising to help his transition.
Calhanoglu fires unbeaten Inter to Champions League win over Arsenal
Hakan Calhanoglu fired Inter Milan to a 1-0 win over Arsenal on Wednesday to continue their unbeaten start in the Champions League and inflict a first defeat on the Gunners in this year's revamped tournament.
Harris promises peaceful transfer to Trump in defiant speech
US Vice President and defeated Democratic candidate Kamala Harris promised a peaceful transfer of power to Donald Trump on Wednesday in a defiant concession speech that urged supporters to "keep fighting" for their ideas.
Barcelona rout Red Star Belgrade in Champions League
Robert Lewandowski struck twice as in-form Barcelona thrashed Red Star Belgrade 5-2 to stay in the upper echelons of the Champions League group table on Wednesday.
Olaf Scholz: Germany's steady hand losing grip on power
Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz has been dubbed the "Scholzomat" for a dry personal style bordering on the robotic, but also hailed as a safe pair of hands leading a country that values stability.
Hurricane Rafael triggers nationwide blackout in Cuba
Hurricane Rafael knocked out power to all of Cuba on Wednesday as it made landfall on the island still reeling from a recent blackout and a previous major storm, the national power company said.
Germany's embattled Scholz paves way for early elections
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Wednesday amid a deep coalition crisis that he will seek a vote of confidence in January that would pave the way for early elections by March.
Wind-fanned wildfire burning out of control near Los Angeles
A wildfire fanned by powerful winds was burning out of control near Los Angeles on Wednesday, with scores of residents ordered to evacuate and some taken to the hospital.
Fox News vindicated over early US election call once again
In the 2020 US presidential election, Fox News triggered controversy by calling the state of Arizona for Joe Biden days before competitor outlets deemed it safe to do so.
British boxer Benn cleared of doping offences
Conor Benn said Wednesday he was eager to resume boxing in Britain after the National Anti-Doping Panel (NADP) cleared him of wrongdoing regarding two failed drug tests in 2022.
Trump's win aided by a relentless focus on the cost of living
Donald Trump's US election victory was, at least in part, down to his success in pinning the blame for a post-pandemic inflationary surge on the Biden-Harris administration.
A-listers fail to win Harris votes as Trump lauds famous 'bros'
A raft of celebrities from Taylor Swift and Beyonce to George Clooney and Harrison Ford proved unable to prevent Kamala Harris's crushing defeat in the US election, underlining the limited impact of sweeping star endorsements on voters.
Anscombe issues Fiji warning as Wales bid to end losing streak
Gareth Anscombe expects Wales to have their work cut out when they look to end a lengthy losing run in their November opener against Fiji this weekend.
The Trump dynasty soon to be America's 'first family'
President-elect Donald Trump will return to the White House in January joined by his family, who played an outsized role in his first administration and on the campaign trail this year.
Trump mass deportation pledge faces legal, economic barriers
Donald Trump has pledged to launch -- on day one of his presidency -- the largest deportation operation of undocumented immigrants in US history.
UK's Prince William awards climate prizes in S.Africa
Britain's Prince William on Wednesday honoured projects seeking novel solutions to the challenges facing the world's nature and climate at the awarding of his Earthshot Prize in South Africa.
Curry adamant 'no excuses' for England ahead of Australia match
Tom Curry insists England's players must take responsibility for their repeated failure to close out winning positions and adopt a "no excuses" approach as they look to revive their fortunes against Australia at Twickenham on Saturday.
Postecoglou backs Spurs to handle hostile reception at Galatasaray
Ange Postecoglou insists Tottenham can cope with the intimidating atmosphere in store for them in Thursday's Europa League clash at Galatasaray.
Mings' bizarre penalty blunder sinks Villa in defeat at Brugge
Aston Villa defender Tyrone Mings made an embarrassing handball blunder that condemned his side to a shock 1-0 defeat against Club Brugge in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Israel's Netanyahu discusses 'Iranian threat' with Trump
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed the "Iranian threat" in a call with US president-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday as the wars in Gaza and Lebanon show no sign of easing.
UN says Gaza polio vaccination campaign complete
The UN said Wednesday its Gaza child polio vaccination drive was complete, with more than half a million children vaccinated despite the Israel-Hamas war raging in the Palestinian territory.
Esterhuizen promises no let-up from Springboks
Andre Esterhuizen has insisted there is no danger of world champions South Africa falling victim to complacency during their three-Test tour of Britain this month.
Estehuizen promises no let-up from Springboks
Andre Esterhuizen has insisted there is no danger of world champions South Africa falling victim to complacency during their three-Test tour of Britain this month.
Olympic champion Zheng moves into last four of WTA Finals, Sabalenka loses
Zheng Qinwen continued to deliver in her breakthrough season as she advanced to the semi-finals of the WTA Finals in Riyadh on Wednesday with victory over Jasmine Paolini, while Elena Rybakina beat the already-qualified Aryna Sabalenka.
Boxer Imane Khelif takes legal action over gender reports
Imane Khelif, the Algerian boxer who defied a row over her gender eligibility to win Olympic gold, is taking legal action over media reports about leaked medical records, the International Olympic Committee said on Wednesday.
Brazil must act on probe into UK journalist's murder: media watchdog
Brazil must bring to justice all those behind the 2022 double murder of British journalist Dom Phillips and Brazilian Indigenous expert Bruno Pereira, media watchdog Reporters Without Borders urged on Wednesday.