US targets network for fentanyl import as Yellen visits Mexico
The United States is imposing sanctions on 15 Mexican individuals accused of involvement in importing fentanyl into the country, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Wednesday, as Washington seeks to further the fight against the deadly substance.
Read moreGuyana army helicopter missing near tense border with Venezuela
A Guyanese army helicopter with seven people on board was reported missing Wednesday near the border with Venezuela, an official said, as tensions between the two neighbors soar over a disputed oil-rich territory.
Read morePeru's aging ex-president Fujimori freed after pardon reinstated
Former Peruvian president Alberto Fujimori, 85, was freed from prison on Wednesday after a court reinstated a pardon of his 25-year sentence for crimes against humanity.
Read moreEU leaders in China for summit with high stakes but low expectations
European leaders will meet their Chinese counterparts in Beijing on Thursday for talks dominated by divisions between the bloc and its largest economic partner over everything from trade to the war against Ukraine.
Read moreThree killed in Las Vegas university shooting
Three people were killed and another critically injured in a shooting at a Las Vegas university on Wednesday, police said, with the suspect also dead.
Read moreWorld Cup stars 'make some coin' as Japan rugby season kicks off
Almost half the players who started the World Cup final including All Blacks captain Sam Cane will be in action when Japan's club rugby season kicks off this weekend.
Read moreCurran redemption as England thrash West Indies to level ODI series
Sam Curran bounced back with a match-winning bowling display as England scored a series-levelling six-wicket victory over the West Indies in the second One Day International in Antigua on Wednesday.
Read moreKlopp slams 'ignorant' TV presenter after kick-off comment
Jurgen Klopp blasted an "ignorant" television presenter for making a joke about Liverpool's next game after Wednesday's 2-0 win at Sheffield United being on a Saturday lunchtime.
Read moreRelentless Villa beat stuttering Man City, Liverpool win
Aston Villa beat champions Manchester City on Wednesday to extend their remarkable winning run at home as Liverpool closed to within two points of leaders Arsenal with victory at Sheffield United.
Read moreWallabies star winger Nawaqanitawase quits for rugby league
Rising Wallabies star Mark Nawaqanitawase is set to switch codes and join rugby league powerhouse Sydney Roosters, with the winger opting Thursday against a new contract with Rugby Australia.
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