Pro-Trump X accounts use stolen photos of European influencers: study
Meet "Eva," "Sophia," and "Samantha" -- fake accounts which pose as chic American women who support Donald Trump on the platform X, disguising themselves by using stolen photographs of European fashion and beauty influencers, according to a study published Wednesday.
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Garcia decries online abuse after US Open defeat, cites 'unhealthy betting'
Former WTA world number four Caroline Garcia of France shared some of the disparaging messages she has received in the wake of recent defeats on Wednesday and cited "unhealthy betting" as a driver of social media abuse of players.
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AFC Wimbledon knock Ipswich out of League Cup as Newcastle edge Forest shoot-out
Fourth-tier AFC Wimbledon knocked top-flight Ipswich out of the English League Cup in a second-round shoot-out on Wednesday as Newcastle defeated Premier League rivals Nottingham Forest on penalties.
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AI chip giant Nvidia beats expectations, but shares take hit
Artificial intelligence behemoth Nvidia on Wednesday said quarterly sales reached a higher than expected $30 billion in the last quarter, though that growth was slower than the furious pace seen in previous quarters.
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Paris Paralympics open in blaze of hope and inclusivity
The 2024 Paralympics opened in Paris on Wednesday in a colourful and hope-filled ceremony, starting 11 days of competition in a city still riding the wave of the successful Olympics.
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Astronaut carrying flag at Paralympics sends 'powerful message'
When John McFall, the world's first parastronaut, carried the Paralympic flag at the opening ceremony of the Games in Paris Wednesday, he knew he was sending a "powerful message".
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Lille and Red Star Belgrade seal Champions League spots
Lille clung on to secure a Champions League place despite a 2-1 loss on Wednesday to Slavia Prague, with Red Star Belgrade and Slovan Bratislava also qualifying for the expanded 36-team tournament.
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Spain signs accords with Mauritania, Gambia to curb illegal migration
Spain has signed agreements with Mauritania and The Gambia to strengthen cooperation to combat people smuggling and promote legal migration, as Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez visits West Africa in the face of surging migrant arrivals.
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Telegram boss Durov charged, banned from leaving France
France on Wednesday charged Pavel Durov, the founder and chief of Telegram, with a litany of violations related to the messaging app and banned him from leaving the country while allowing the billionaire to walk free after four days under arrest.
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Global stocks diverge ahead of Nvidia earnings results
US shares fell and European stock markets mostly closed higher Wednesday as investors cautiously waited to see if the latest earnings results from US chip giant Nvidia could justify the high valuations of tech stocks.
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