Florence mosaics renovation reveals devilish details
Restorers launched a ground-breaking project in Florence's historic Baptistery Wednesday, allowing visitors a unique view of magnificent mosaics, including a three-headed devil which inspired Italian poet Dante.
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Ten at a time funerals for Turkey quake victims
Green metal coffins were lined up 10 at a time under a shelter at Gaziantep's main cemetery on Wednesday for an imam to bless victims of Turkey's devastating earthquake before their hurried burial.
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Scotland must 'build momentum' in Six Nations, says Jones
Huw Jones says Scotland cannot be considered Six Nations contenders until they prove they can string together big victories as they prepare to face Wales at Murrayfield on Saturday.
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Energy majors look for mega profits to roll on
The world's top oil and gas companies amassed record profits last year after Russia's invasion of Ukraine drove prices higher -- and they can expect the good times to roll on despite calls to tax them more.
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Minsk jails Polish-Belarusian reporter for eight years
Belarus on Wednesday sentenced a Polish-Belarusian journalist to eight years in prison over his critical reporting on the Moscow-aligned regime of President Alexander Lukashenko.
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India's Modi hits back at opposition after Adani furore
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday defended his record after criticism of his close association with tycoon Gautam Adani, whose business empire has been rocked by corporate fraud allegations.
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Why first 72 hours are crucial for Turkey-Syria quake rescues
Time was running out for survivors buried in the rubble of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria, as search efforts near the crucial 72-hour mark, a rescue response expert said Wednesday.
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Rose says Ryder Cup will not be 'devalued' if LIV players banned
Justin Rose said he does not believe the Ryder Cup will be "devalued" if LIV Golf players are prevented from competing at this year's event in Rome.
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Ten deadliest quakes of the 21st century
With the death toll rising by the hour, the massive earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on February 5 is already among the ten deadliest of the 21st century.
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Croatia's legendary football coach Miroslav Blazevic dies at 87
Croatia's famed football coach Miroslav Blazevic -- who led the country to a third-place finish at the 1998 World Cup -- died on Wednesday, the national football federation said. He was 87.
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