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Atletico will have to suffer at Dortmund: Griezmann

Atletico will have to suffer at Dortmund: Griezmann

Antoine Griezmann said Atletico Madrid will have to "suffer" at Borussia Dortmund to reach the Champions League semi-finals.

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Panama plans dry alternative to drought-hit canal

Panama plans dry alternative to drought-hit canal

Panama on Wednesday unveiled plans for a "dry canal" to move cargo between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans due to low water levels in its century-old maritime channel.

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Atletico hold on to keep narrow advantage on Dortmund

Atletico hold on to keep narrow advantage on Dortmund

Atletico Madrid earned a 2-1 Champions League quarter-final first leg victory over Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday, surviving a late onslaught from the visitors.

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EU passes measures to better certify carbon storage

EU passes measures to better certify carbon storage

The European Parliament Wednesday adopted a certification scheme that could allow farmers to benefit from carbon captured in their soils but which alarms climate activists.

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Atletico hold on to keep advantage on Dortmund

Atletico hold on to keep advantage on Dortmund

Atletico Madrid earned a 2-1 Champions League quarter-final first leg victory over Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday, surviving a late onslaught from the visitors.

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Barcelona beat PSG in thriller to seize edge in Champions League tie

Barcelona beat PSG in thriller to seize edge in Champions League tie

Andreas Christensen came off the bench to head in the winning goal as Barcelona won 3-2 away to Paris Saint-Germain in a remarkable first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie on Wednesday.

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Hot US inflation data hits Wall Street stocks, lifts dollar

Hot US inflation data hits Wall Street stocks, lifts dollar

Wall Street stocks fell Wednesday after US inflation data dimmed the chances for imminent Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, while the yen hit a 33-year low against a strengthening dollar.

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Storms threaten to impact opening round of Masters

Storms threaten to impact opening round of Masters

Thunderstorms are forecast to hit Augusta National on Thursday morning, likely bringing some disruption to the opening day of the Masters.

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Hedging Trump says Arizona abortion ban goes too far

Hedging Trump says Arizona abortion ban goes too far

Donald Trump on Wednesday said Arizona went too far with its abortion ban based on a 19th century law but he defended his role in ending nationwide abortion rights, in his latest balancing act on a critical election issue.

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Rees-Zammit accepts NFL dream could be over in an instant

Rees-Zammit accepts NFL dream could be over in an instant

Wales rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit accepts his ambition to forge an American football career with NFL champions Kansas City Chiefs could see him "cut at any point".

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