'Door is open' says first black US director at Venice
US director Ava DuVernay said she hoped that her entry in Venice on Wednesday, "Origin", would set a precedent as the first by "an African-American woman" at the world's oldest film festival.
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G20 shirking 'critical' climate issues: UN climate chief
Statements by G20 ministers ahead of a key summit are "woefully inadequate" about addressing the climate emergency, the UN's climate change chief told AFP in an interview Wednesday, calling for stronger action from the nations responsible for most planet-heating pollution.
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'Emotional' Meronk reveals anger at Ryder Cup exclusion
Adrian Meronk said Wednesday he was "shocked, sad and angry" after failing to receive a Ryder Cup pick from Europe captain Luke Donald.
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Canada reach semis to end Doncic's Basketball World Cup dream
Canada ended Luka Doncic's Basketball World Cup dream on Wednesday with a 100-89 win over Slovenia to reach the semi-finals.
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UK to ban Russia's Wagner Group as 'terrorist' organisation
The UK government said on Wednesday it would ban Russian mercenary outfit the Wagner Group by listing it as a terrorist organisation.
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The Rolling Stones in dates
As legendary English rock band The Rolling Stones launch their first album in nearly two decades, AFP looks back at standout moments in more than 60 years together.
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Rodgers backs Henderson against 'morality officers' over Saudi move
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has called critics of Jordan Henderson's move to Saudi Arabia "morality officers" after the former Liverpool captain apologised for upsetting the LGBTQ community.
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Stocks waver on renewed inflation fears
Wall Street fell and European stock markets wavered on Wednesday on fears of more interest-rate hikes as oil prices climbed, stoking fresh concerns about high inflation.
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Spain's Hermoso files complaint over Rubiales' kiss
Spain player Jenni Hermoso has filed a criminal complaint over suspended football chief Luis Rubiales's kiss on her lips at the Women's World Cup final, a source at Spain's public prosecutors office said Wednesday.
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US hits Sudan RSF commanders with sanctions for 'atrocities'
The United States slapped sanctions on top officials of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces Wednesday for a range of alleged murders and rights abuses, including the killing of the governor of West Darfur.
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