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Polarising ex-Peruvian president Alberto Fujimori dies at 86
Peru's former president Alberto Fujimori, who spent 16 years in prison for crimes against humanity, died on Wednesday at the age of 86 in the capital Lima, his family said.
Alberto Fujimori, Peru's deeply divisive former strongman leader
Peru's Alberto Fujimori, who died Wednesday at the age of 86, was a one-time university dean who rose to wage a bloody campaign against insurgents as president in the 1990s -- but ended up jailed for atrocities.
EU consumer groups slam 'manipulative' video game spending tactics
European consumer groups on Thursday accused the world's biggest video game companies of "purposefully tricking" consumers, including children, to push them to spend more.
Argentine Congress backs Milei veto of pensions hike
Argentina's Congress on Wednesday upheld President Javier Milei's veto of a bill to increase pensions which sparked clashes outside parliament.
Ghana raises cocoa price by 45% to deter smuggling
Ghana's government on Wednesday announced a 45-percent increase in the producer price of cocoa for the 2024/2025 crop season, in a bid to curb smuggling.
Hurricane Francine makes landfall in US state of Louisiana
Hurricane Francine barreled into Louisiana Wednesday, forecasters said, warning of life-threatening flooding and storm surge as residents of the southern US state rushed to board up businesses and stockpile emergency supplies.
Wreck discovered of French steamship that sank in Atlantic in 1856
A US dive team has discovered the wreck of a French steamship, Le Lyonnais, that sank in the Atlantic Ocean in 1856 after a "hit-and-run" collision with an American sailing vessel, claiming 114 lives.
SpaceX Polaris Dawn crew set for historic private spacewalk
After trekking deeper into space than any humans in the last half-century, a pioneering private crew is set to make history Thursday with the first-ever spacewalk by non-professional astronauts.
Rahm eyes DP World Tour events despite LIV-related sanctions
Spain's Jon Rahm wants to play three European golf events before the end of the year to maintain his Ryder Cup eligibility, but said Wednesday he won't pay fines levied by the DP World Tour over his LIV golf participation.
Pochettino will relish taking on Pulisic's call for USA culture change
If Mauricio Pochettino was pondering what his focus should be when he takes charge of the United States for the first time his captain Christian Pulisic promptly provided him with the answer.
Louisiana residents brace for Hurricane Francine
Hurricane Francine was due to barrel into Louisiana Wednesday, forecasters said, warning of life-threatening flooding and storm surge as residents of the southern US state rushed to board up businesses and stockpile emergency supplies.
US stocks rebound as market eyes Fed rate cut after inflation data
Semiconductor stocks were among the strongest performers Wednesday as US stocks staged a rebound to finish higher following mixed inflation data.
Head, Zampa star as Australia beat England in 1st T20
Travis Head made a valuable 59 and leg-spinner Adam Zampa took two cheap wickets as Australia beat England by 28 runs in the 1st T20 international at Southampton on Wednesday.
Rays hurler Uceta suspended for throwing at Phillies' Castellanos
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Edwin Uceta was suspended for three games and fined an undisclosed amount on Wednesday for intentionally throwing at Philadelphia's Nick Castellanos, Major League Baseball said Wednesday.
US, UK promise quick review on Ukraine military asks, ramp up aid
The United States and Britain on Wednesday promised a swift review of Ukraine's requests to ease restrictions on attacking inside Russia as they promised $1.5 billion in new aid ahead of a potentially difficult winter.
Trump and Harris attend 9/11 memorial after brutal debate
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump shook hands Wednesday at New York's 9/11 memorial to mark the anniversary of the attacks, briefly putting politics aside hours after they clashed in a fiery presidential debate.
Argentine Congress upholds Milei veto of pensions increase
Argentina's Congress on Wednesday upheld a veto by President Javier Milei of a bill to increase pensions, as protesters clashed with police outside the building.
UN experts call for global system to trace critical minerals
UN experts called Wednesday for the creation of a global system to trace the extraction and production of critical minerals that are needed in the transition away from fossil fuels.
Dolphins star Hill says 'could have been better' in controversial traffic stop
Miami Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill said Wednesday he "could have been better" when he was pulled over for speeding but still wants the police officer who pulled him from his car fired.
Relaxed USA will try to end European run at Solheim Cup
From karaoke machines to letters from home, US captain Stacy Lewis is keeping the Americans relaxed and unpressured as they try to snap a Solheim Cup drought against Europe.
King Charles III glad of 'healing hug' from New Zealand women's rugby team
King Charles III found himself in something of a royal scrum when he accepted a hug from the New Zealand women's rugby team during a Buckingham Palace reception on Wednesday.
US, UK pledge economic aid, quick action over arms for Ukraine
The United States and Britain on Wednesday committed to provide nearly $1.5 billion in support for Ukraine and promised a swift answer to Kyiv's requests to ease restrictions on weapons capable of striking deeper into Russia.
Spinners strike as England fight back to hold Australia to 179 in 1st T20
Liam Livingstone took three wickets and fellow spinner Adil Rashid also struck as England fought back to hold Australia to 179 all out in the first T20 in Southampton on Wednesday.
Venezuelans seek help of Brazil's Lula to free 'political prisoners'
Hundreds of Venezuelans marched on the Brazilian embassy in Caracas Wednesday to appeal for President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's help in securing the freedom of some 2,500 "political prisoners."
Canada tourism fears bigger, badder wildfires coming
Images of towering wildfires tearing through forests and leaving a national park in cinders have kept many tourists away, putting one of Canada's top industries on edge.
Adjacent housing leads to awkward moments at Solheim Cup
Adjacent team cottages have produced some awkward moments at this week's Solheim Cup, with European golfers having breakfast near US players on the driving range before changes were made.
Haiti condemns bogus claim about US pet-eating migrants pushed by Trump
Haiti's government on Wednesday condemned "discriminatory remarks" made by US presidential candidate Donald Trump and other Republicans, who spouted debunked claims that Haitian migrants were eating pet cats and dogs in the state of Ohio.
Nigeria floods kill 30, displace 400,000: rescuers
Severe flooding in the northeastern Nigerian city of Maiduguri has claimed at least 30 lives and forced 400,000 people from their homes, officials said Wednesday.
Los Angeles wildfire explodes, engulfing homes
A wildfire in the hills near Los Angeles exploded overnight, torching dozens of homes as its footprint increased 1,000 percent by Wednesday.
McIlroy says fans deserve to see golf's best brought back together
Rory McIlroy believes golf fans deserve to see the world's best compete against each other more regularly and hopes for a breakthrough in negotiations between the PGA Tour and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF).
Watson 'strongly denies' latest sexual assault allegations
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson "strongly denies" the sexual assault allegations made in a civil lawsuit, the player’s attorney said on Wednesday.
US, UK pledge economic aid for Ukraine, quick action on arms requests
The United States and Britain on Wednesday committed to nearly $1.5 billion in support for Ukraine and promised to consider quickly requests to ease restrictions on weapons to strike deeper into Russia.