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LPGA, European tour partner with Saudis for new Vegas event
The LPGA and Ladies European Tour will co-sanction a new event in partnership with Golf Saudi to be staged next year in Las Vegas, the LPGA announced on Wednesday.
Economy
Eyes turn to space to feed power-hungry data centers
Tech firms are floating the idea of building data centers in space and tapping into the sun's energy to meet out-of-this-world power demands in a fierce artificial intelligence race.
Sports
Jazz lose Kessler for season with shoulder injury
Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler will miss the remainder of the NBA season to recover from surgery on a torn left shoulder labrum, the club announced on Wednesday.
Sports
League scoring leader Messi among MLS Best XI squad
Lionel Messi, the leading goal scorer in MLS this season, was among players named to the league's Best XI squad on Wednesday, a lineup including six first-time honorees.
Sports
MLS bans Suarez for Miami's winner-take-all playoff match
Inter Miami forward Luis Suarez will be suspended for Saturday's MLS winner-take-all playoff match against Nashville after kicking an opponent in last weekend's loss to the same team.
Sports
McIlroy appreciates PGA of America apology for Ryder Cup abuse
Rory McIlroy said PGA of America chief executive Derek Sprague sent him a personal apology for the abuse the Northern Irishman and his wife suffered during Europe's Ryder Cup victory.
Sports
Garnacho equaliser saves Chelsea in Qarabag draw
Alejandro Garnacho spared Chelsea's blushes as the Argentine's equaliser rescued a 2-2 draw against Qarabag in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Boulevard
Promotions lift McDonald's sales in tricky consumer market
Fast-food giant McDonald's scored solid sales growth Wednesday following promotions to attract struggling consumers, with company shares rising despite profits missing expectations.
Politics
Five things to know about New York's new mayor
New Yorkers voted overwhelmingly for Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani to be their next mayor, setting up a likely showdown with his political foe President Donald Trump.
Sports
Anisimova beats Swiatek to reach WTA Finals last four
Amanda Anisimova pulled off a stellar comeback on Wednesday to get the better of Iga Swiatek 6-7 (3/7), 6-4, 6-2 and book her spot in the last four of the WTA Finals in Riyadh.
Economy
US Supreme Court appears skeptical of Trump tariff legality
A majority of US Supreme Court justices appeared deeply skeptical of the legality behind a swath of Donald Trump's tariffs, as they heard a landmark case on Wednesday that could uphold -- or upend -- the president's economic agenda.
Sports
AC Milan post third straight annual profit on day of San Siro purchase
AC Milan posted on Wednesday a profit of three million euros ($3.4 million) for the 2024/25 season, on the day they completed the acquisition of the San Siro stadium alongside local rivals Inter Milan.
Politics
Angelina Jolie visits Ukrainian frontline city, media reports say
Hollywood star and humanitarian Angelina Jolie made a surprise visit to a southern Ukrainian frontline city, in her second visit to the country since Russia launched its invasion, Ukrainian media reported on Wednesday.
Weather
UN says forests should form key plank of COP30
The United Nations warned Wednesday that climate change poses a threat to the world's northern forests, saying it was putting the planet's most powerful natural defence at serious risk.
Culture
Star designer Rousteing quits fashion group Balmain
Star designer Olivier Rousteing announced Wednesday he was quitting as artistic director of French fashion house Balmain after 14 years in which he revolutionised the luxury group.
Boulevard
Mexico's Sheinbaum steps up cartel fight after murder of anti-narco mayor
The cold-blooded murder of a crusading Mexican mayor, who hunted drug traffickers from a helicopter, has put pressure on President Claudia Sheinbaum to step up her fight against the country's notorious cartels.
Politics
Attack on funeral in Sudan's Kordofan region kills 40: UN
An attack on a funeral in the strategic city of El-Obeid in Sudan's central Kordofan region killed 40 people, the UN said Wednesday, as paramilitaries looked poised to launch an offensive there.
Sports
Key PSG trio set for spell on sidelines
Paris Saint-Germain are set to be without Ousmane Dembele, Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes for several weeks after the trio sustained injuries in Tuesday's Champions League loss to Bayern Munich.
Politics
Democrats punch back in US elections - and see hope for 2026
If 2024 was a dumpster fire for Democrats, then 2025 might be the firehose. Tuesday's US elections weren't just wins, say analysts, they offer a way forward against Donald Trump's Republicans.
Economy
BMW reports rising profitability, shares jump
BMW on Wednesday reported rising profitability in the last quarter despite slowing Chinese sales and the impact of tariffs, offering some rare good news for Germany's beleaguered auto sector.
Economy
US Supreme Court debates legality of Trump's tariffs
US Supreme Court justices questioned the legality behind a wide swath of Donald Trump's tariffs on Wednesday, as they began hearing a landmark case that could uphold -- or upend -- the president's economic agenda.
Politics
Bolivia Supreme Court orders release of jailed ex-president Jeanine Anez
Bolivia's Supreme Court on Wednesday overturned the 10-year prison sentence handed to former right-wing president Jeanine Anez in 2022 over an alleged plot to oust her predecessor Evo Morales.
Economy
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.
Boulevard
'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.
Sports
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.
Sports
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.
Economy
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.
Economy
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.
Boulevard
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.
Economy
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.
Politics
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.
Economy
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.