Ecuador refuses to end state of emergency as 18 police 'missing' after attack
Ecuador on Wednesday refused to end its state of emergency and said 18 police officers are "missing" following an attack by Indigenous protesters on a police station in the eastern Amazon region.
Read moreDressel quits World Swimming Championships for 'medical reasons'
Seven-times Olympic gold medallist Caeleb Dressel withdrew from the rest of the World Swimming Championships on Wednesday for "medical reasons".
Read moreFrench co-discoverer of 'Lucy' dies at 87
French palaeontologist Yves Coppens, credited with the co-discovery of the famous fossil find known as "Lucy", died on Wednesday aged 87 after a long illness, his publisher said.
Read moreFresh turmoil for Bulgaria as govt loses confidence vote
Bulgaria's coalition government collapsed Wednesday after just six months when it lost a vote of confidence among MPs, bringing fresh political turmoil and the increased likelihood of an early general election.
Read moreWales skipper Bale in talks with Cardiff over potential move
Gareth Bale's representatives said on Wednesday they have held talks with Cardiff over a potential move to the Championship club after the Wales captain's departure from Real Madrid.
Read moreGhana veteran Kevin-Prince Boateng signs new Hertha deal
Hertha Berlin have given experienced midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng a one-year contract extension after he played a key role in helping them avoid relegation from the Bundesliga.
Read moreUkrainian swimmers seek pool success under shadow of war
Racked by worry for family, anger at Russian colleagues, and uncertainty about the future, Ukrainian swimmers are seeking world championship success in Budapest under the shadow of war.
Read more'Right moment' for Mane to leave Liverpool for Bayern Munich
Sadio Mane said it was the "right moment" to join Bayern Munich from Liverpool after he completed his move to the Bundesliga champions on Wednesday.
Read moreRoy and Buttler tame Netherlands bowlers as England sweep ODI series
Jason Roy and Jos Buttler demolished the Netherlands on Wednesday as England coasted to an eight-wicket victory with nearly 20 overs to spare in the third one-day international, sealing the series 3-0.
Read moreTroubled Canada pipeline no longer profitable: budget watchdog
The controversial Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project, now under construction in western Canada after being nationalized, is no longer profitable as costs have spiralled, Parliament's budget watchdog said Wednesday.
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