France's cinema boss to face sexual assault trial in June
The head of France's top cinema institution Dominique Boutonnat is to be tried in June on charges of sexually assaulting his godson, prosecutors said on Wednesday.
Read more
US private sector hiring up less than expected in February
Job gains in the US private sector picked up in February, payroll firm ADP said Wednesday, a sign that could give the Federal Reserve some pause as it mulls the timing of interest rate cuts.
Read more
EU looks to AI to battle cyber threats
The European Union is poised to use artificial intelligence and other tools to create a "cyber shield" protecting critical infrastructure and sectors from threats, officials said Wednesday.
Read more
Kenya police deployment to Haiti: What's next?
A reciprocal agreement between Kenya and Haiti to send police from the East African nation to the violence-wracked country has raised hopes the Nairobi-led, UN-backed multinational peace mission could deploy soon.
Read more
Trump hails Super Tuesday wins as Haley to drop out
Donald Trump marched towards a White House rematch with President Joe Biden in November as his final Republican rival Nikki Haley was reportedly set to drop out Wednesday after a heavy defeat in the "Super Tuesday" primaries.
Read more
Envoys push for Gaza truce before Ramadan starts next week
Envoys pushed on with efforts for a Gaza truce and hostage release deal in Cairo talks Wednesday, hoping to halt nearly five months of fighting before the start of Ramadan next week.
Read more
Wales drop North as Gatland rings changes for France in Six Nations
Wales have dropped George North and will field a new centre duo of Joe Roberts and Owen Watkin at home to France on Sunday when they go in search of a first win in this season's Six Nations.
Read more
British Open changes give no exemptions to LIV Golf
British Open officials have made no concessions to LIV Golf after announcing changes to exemption categories for the tournament on Wednesday.
Read more
European stocks rise before UK budget, ECB rate call
European and Asian stock markets mostly rose Wednesday before a UK budget and Fed testimony and on the eve of a eurozone rate decision, while bitcoin and gold remained elevated one day after striking record peaks.
Read more
Madrid's Bellingham banned for two matches after Valencia red card
Jude Bellingham has been suspended for Real Madrid's next two La Liga matches after he was sent off against Valencia last weekend, the Spanish football federation said Wednesday.
Read moreIn The News
