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Federico Valverde scored an unlikely hat-trick as Real Madrid trounced Manchester City 3-0 in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie Wednesday, while holders Paris Saint-Germain beat Chelsea 5-2.

Senegal's parliament on Wednesday passed legislation doubling the maximum penalty for same-sex relations, making them punishable by up to 10 years in prison amid a crackdown on the country's gay community.

A gift by Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen and two late goals by Khvicha Kvaratskhelia gave title holders Paris Saint-Germain a stunning 5-2 win over the English side in a thrilling Champions League last 16, first leg on Wednesday.

Two-time champion Iga Swiatek barreled into the Indian Wells quarter-finals on Wednesday, beating in-form Czech Karolina Muchova 6-2, 6-0.

Golden State Warriors star guard Stephen Curry, who has missed the team's past 15 games with a bruised right knee, will miss at least another 10 days, the NBA team announced on Wednesday.

Bodo/Glimt continued their dream debut Champions League campaign by swatting aside Sporting Lisbon 3-0 on Wednesday to take a big step towards the quarter-finals.

Federico Valverde's superb first-half hat-trick helped Real Madrid demolish Manchester City 3-0 in a surprise Champions League last 16 first leg rout on Wednesday.

The UN Security Council on Wednesday called for Iran to halt its attacks on Gulf states, in a resolution that did not mention US or Israeli strikes on Iran, prompting Tehran's ambassador to decry a "blatant misuse" of the international body.

Tottenham goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky has vowed to bounce back from his "nightmare" after being hauled off by Igor Tudor just 17 minutes into his Champions League debut against Atletico Madrid.

Rory McIlroy, recovering from a back injury, said Wednesday he will be a "game-time decision" when it comes to defending his title this week at The Players Championship.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta called Kai Havertz's last-minute penalty against his former side Bayer Leverkusen in their Champions League last-16 tie on Wednesday an "extraordinary" tale.

Historically considered a more peaceful species than their chimpanzee cousins, bonobos are actually just as aggressive -- but target their ire most often at males, according to a study published Wednesday.

Olly Cracknell believes Wales are making significant progress in their bid to end a 15-game losing streak in the Six Nations.

Tehran is seeking to choke the vital Strait of Hormuz to oil traffic following US and Israeli strikes against Iran, with fears it could be using sea mines to do so.

The United States and India still have reservations about a plan to overhaul the World Trade Organization, even though "a large majority of members" support it, the talks facilitator said Wednesday.

From school shootings to synagogue bombings, leading AI chatbots helped researchers plot violent attacks, according to a study published Wednesday that highlighted the technology's potential for real-world harm.

Kai Havertz scored an 89th-minute penalty to snatch Arsenal a 1-1 draw away against Bayer Leverkusen in their Champions League last-16 first leg on Wednesday.

Chile's most right-wing president in over three decades, Jose Antonio Kast, was sworn in Wednesday on a promise to tackle surging rates of violent crime and carry out mass migrant deportations.

Iran warned Wednesday it was ready for a long war of attrition that would "destroy" the world economy, after firing on two commercial ships and threatening vessels transiting through the Strait of Hormuz.

After narrowly escaping death in her border village, Myriam Nohra is among the people in south Lebanon imploring the army for protection from the war between Israel and Hezbollah.

Mexico is considering implementing an Australia-style social media restriction for minors, Public Education Secretary Mario Delgado told AFP.

Campaigners fear Iranian authorities are intent on launching a new crackdown on opponents even under wartime conditions, after the police chief threatened to shoot protesters and treat them as enemies.

The 32 member countries of the International Energy Agency (IEA) decided on Wednesday to unlock 400 million barrels of oil from their reserves to ease the impact of the Middle East war.

A Greek appeals court on Wednesday handed 13-year prison terms to leaders of the neo-Nazi Golden Dawn party in a landmark case over crimes committed at the height of the country's economic crisis.

Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday announced the extension of Felix Nmecha's contract by two years until 2030.

Irish trainer Willie Mullins's juggernaut motored on as Il Etait Temps won the Queen Mother Champion Chase, the feature race on the second day of the Cheltenham Festival, on Wednesday.

An almost year-long ban on TikTok by the Albanian government violated freedom of expression and press freedom, Albania’s Constitutional Court ruled on Wednesday in a decision praised by journalists.

Germany's central bank said Wednesday it was abandoning a project to renovate its historic Frankfurt headquarters after furious criticism over costs that could spiral into the billions, and would instead move permanently to a new site.

An Irish-language singer from punk-rap group Kneecap will not face a terrorism charge after UK prosecutors lost a High Court challenge Wednesday against a judge's decision to dismiss the case.

The International Energy Agency said on Wednesday its member countries would unlock 400 million barrels of oil from their reserves to ease the impact of the Middle East war, the biggest such release ever.

US President Donald Trump would "welcome" Iran's participation at the upcoming World Cup in North America, despite the ongoing Middle East war, the White House said on Wednesday.

Rory Darge says Scotland can handle the intense pressure as they prepare for Saturday's Six Nations clash against Ireland with a chance to win the title.