Wall Street stocks rise after positive jobs data
Wall Street stocks pushed higher on Wednesday after better-than-expected jobs data soothed concerns about the US economy.
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'Hostage diplomacy': longstanding Iran tactic presenting dilemma for West
Iran since the Islamic revolution has employed the tactic of arresting Westerners in a bid to extract concessions from its foes, in a strategy of "hostage diplomacy" that has long presented Europe and the United States with a dilemma, observers say.
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Rybakina stays perfect at WTA Finals with win over alternate Alexandrova
Elena Rybakina maintained her undefeated record at the WTA Finals with a 6-4, 6-4 victory over Russian alternate Ekaterina Alexandrova in Riyadh on Wednesday.
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Le Garrec welcomes Dupont help in training for Springboks showdown
France scrum-half Nolann Le Garrec said on Wednesday said he was grateful for the presence of injured superstar Antoine Dupont in training before this weekend's game with South Africa.
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Brussels wants high-speed rail linking EU capitals by 2040
The European Commission Wednesday unveiled twin initiatives aimed at slashing transport carbon emissions across the continent -- by expanding high-speed rail links and boosting sustainable fuels for aviation and shipping.
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Swiss business chiefs met Trump on tariffs: Bern
Swiss business leaders have met US President Donald Trump to draw his attention to the toll that steep tariffs are taking on their companies, Switzerland's government said Wednesday.
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At least 9 dead after cargo plane crashes near Louisville airport
The death toll from a UPS cargo plane crashing in Louisville has risen to nine with more fatalities feared, Kentucky's governor said Wednesday, as search efforts continued and the airport resumed flights.
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France moves to suspend Shein website as first store opens in Paris
Shein opened its first physical store worldwide in Paris under the eye of riot police, as the French government said it was suspending the Asian e-commerce giant's online platform following outrage over its sale of childlike sex dolls.
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Spain's exiled king recounts history, scandals in wistful memoir
Mixing historic anecdotes and regret over his own scandals, Spain's exiled king Juan Carlos I seeks to reconcile himself with his family and nation in newly-published memoirs that offer dramatic reminiscences from one of the last surviving players of 20th-century history.
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Wall Street stocks steady after positive jobs data
Wall Street stocks steadied on Wednesday after better-than-expected jobs data soothed concerns about the US economy.
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