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Stenmark set the standard for ski racing - record-hunting Shiffrin
US ski star Mikaela Shiffrin, who took the women's record of World Cup victories to 84 in Kronplatz on Wednesday, has paid tribute to Sweden's Ingemar Stenmark, whose overall record of 86 she is fast approaching.
Amsterdam unveils its largest bike garage. It's underwater
Plagued by ever-shrinking space to park its hundreds of thousands of bicycles, Amsterdam opened Wednesday the first of its largest-ever bicycle parking complexes, built underwater in a pioneering engineering project.
Influencer Andrew Tate says Romania case against him empty
Romanian prosecutors on Wednesday further questioned divisive influencer Andrew Tate over alleged human trafficking and rape, with the British-American national denouncing the case brought against him as void.
France accepts Burkina junta demand to pull out troops
France said Wednesday it will withdraw its contingent of hundreds of troops stationed in Burkina Faso within a month, after the junta ruling the Sahel country demanded the pullout.
IOC says will explore pathway for return of Russia, Belarus athletes
The International Olympic Committee, ignoring calls from Ukraine to ban Russian and Belarusian athletes from next year's Paris Summer Olympics, said Wednesday that a pathway for their athletes' participation should be "further explored".
French-Canadian pleads guilty in US to ricin threat against Trump
A French-Canadian woman pleaded guilty Wednesday to sending letters containing deadly ricin to former president Donald Trump and to eight Texas law enforcement officials, the US Justice Department said.
Ditherer or deal-maker? Jury's out on Scholz's tank brinksmanship
Despite accusations of cowardice and dithering, Chancellor Olaf Scholz has stood firm on taking his time to weigh up a decision before finally announcing on Wednesday that Germany would supply Leopard tanks to Ukraine.
UK Olympic gold medallist cleared over London climate protest
Olympic gold-winning canoeist Etienne Stott and four other climate protesters were on Wednesday cleared of tampering with a fuel tanker during an Extinction Rebellion protest in London.
Knife attacker kills two on German train before capture
At least two people were killed and seven wounded in a knife attack on a regional train in northern Germany Wednesday in which fellow passengers overpowered the alleged assailant, police said.
Billie Jean King urges Wimbledon to lift Russia, Belarus ban
Tennis great Billie Jean King urged Wimbledon on Wednesday to lift its ban on Russian and Belarusian players, saying "life is too short".
France's Coly returns to Montpellier after thigh injury
Scrum-half Leo Coly was released from France's Six Nations squad after suffering a thigh injury in training, the French Rugby Federation (FFR) said on Wednesday.
US, Germany approve long-awaited heavy tanks for Ukraine
The United States announced Wednesday that it will provide heavy tanks to help Ukraine repel Russia's invasion, mirroring a similar move by Germany in the face of dire warnings from Moscow.
Greek opposition calls for no-confidence vote over wiretaps
Greece's main opposition leader Alexis Tsipras on Wednesday called for a no-confidence vote in the government over a long-running wiretap scandal which he alleged the prime minister had personally masterminded.
Alaphilippe 'motivated' for Tour de France, 2023
Two-time world road race champion Julian Alaphilippe is ready to justify his salary in the 2023 season after some motivational criticism from his Soudal Quick-Step boss Patrick Lefevere.
Ukraine's Odessa wins UNESCO status despite Russia opposition
UNESCO on Wednesday added the historic centre of Ukraine's port city of Odessa, often described as "the pearl of the Black Sea", to its World Heritage List, overcoming opposition from Russia.
Like Germany, US will provide heavy tanks to Ukraine
The United States announced Wednesday that it will provide 31 Abrams tanks to help Ukraine repel Russia's invasion, mirroring a similar move by Germany in the face of dire warnings from Moscow.
Elderly, Asian gunman outlier in US mass shootings
Mass shootings in the United States have become agonizingly common, but the two recent incidents in California stand out for their difference: the alleged attackers were men of Asian descent, both elderly.
Stocks slip before US economic updates
European and US stock markets slid on Wednesday as investors reacted to underwhelming company earnings and braced for economic growth data in the United States.
Sons of Panama ex-president released from US jail
Two sons of former Panamanian president Ricardo Martinelli were released from prison in the United States Wednesday after serving sentences for corruption linked to the Brazilian construction giant Odebrecht, authorities said.
Redpath eager to cement Scotland place during Six Nations
Cameron Redpath believes the Six Nations represents an ideal opportunity to cement his place in the Scotland set-up following an injury-plagued start to his international career.
UK reviews rules after row over Wagner lawsuit against journalist
The UK said Wednesday it was reviewing how sanctioned individuals are permitted to use the country's legal services, after reports the government helped the head of Russian mercenary group Wagner sue a British journalist.
France's Coly to miss start of Six Nations
Scrum-half Leo Coly is set to miss the opening two games of France's Six Nations defence after suffering a thigh injury in training, the French Rugby Federation (FFR) said on Wednesday.
Quintana vows to fight on despite lack of team
Colombian great Nairo Quintana insisted on Wednesday he was not ready to give up after local media had speculated he would announce his retirement after failing to find a new team for this season.
Arteta relishing league and cup battles with mentor Guardiola
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says fierce battles with Pep Guardiola will not change their friendship as both men battle for the Premier League title.
Russia shuts down oldest rights group
A Moscow court on Wednesday ordered the closure of Russia's oldest human rights organisation, the Moscow Helsinki Group, silencing another respected institution amid a political crackdown.
UN aid chief pushes Taliban for more clarity on women aid workers
The United Nations aid chief said Wednesday he had urged the Taliban authorities to offer more clarity on humanitarian sectors that could be reopened for Afghan women workers, warning that a "famine was looming" as the country faces a harsh winter.
UK's Royal Opera House ends 33-year BP funding deal
The UK's Royal Opera House announced on Wednesday that it had ended its 33-year sponsorship deal with energy giant BP following pressure and protests from environmentalists.
Boeing reports Q4 loss but reaffirms 2023 targets
Persistent supply chain woes and staffing issues led to another quarterly loss at Boeing, but the company on Wednesday confirmed its 2023 outlook amid strong aviation demand.
Microsoft users kicked out of apps during global outage
US tech giant Microsoft said on Wednesday it had suffered a global outage that limited access to software including Outlook and Teams for several hours.
'A new chapter': Tanzania opposition stalwart Lissu returns from exile
Tanzanian opposition stalwart Tundu Lissu arrived back in his homeland on Wednesday to a rousing welcome from supporters after spending most of the past five years in exile following an assassination attempt.
Former McDonald's reopen in Kazakhstan without logo
Several restaurants that used to work under the McDonald's brand in Kazakhstan reopened on Wednesday without the chain's logo, weeks after the fast-food giant exited the country over supply problems.
Canada central bank raises key interest rate to 4.5%
Canada's central bank on Wednesday raised its key lending rate for the eighth time in less than a year, this time by 25 basis points to 4.5 percent, as it tries to tame inflation.