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Stocks dip, oil rises as traders eye chances of Iran deal

Stocks dip, oil rises as traders eye chances of Iran deal

Stock markets fell on Wednesday and oil prices rose as investors weighed the chances of a deal to end the Mideast war, after US President Donald Trump said US and Iranian representatives held "very good" talks at the United Nations.

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Eriksen to return to Denmark after parting ways with Wolfsburg

Eriksen to return to Denmark after parting ways with Wolfsburg

Former Tottenham, Inter Milan and Manchester United midfielder Christian Eriksen will return to his native Denmark after leaving Bundesliga 2 side Wolfsburg on Wednesday.

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Brad Pitt says working with dog co-star was 'really moving'

Brad Pitt says working with dog co-star was 'really moving'

Hollywood star Brad Pitt said on Wednesday that co-starring with a dog in his latest film, survival thriller "Heart of the Beast", was "a really moving experience".

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Dutch to resume Eurovision with new broadcaster

Dutch to resume Eurovision with new broadcaster

The Netherlands will participate in next year's Eurovision Song Contest after all, as its public broadcaster said Wednesday it would step in to replace a company that had pulled out over the Gaza conflict.

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Man Utd losses jump despite record revenues

Man Utd losses jump despite record revenues

Manchester United's annual net loss increased by almost one third to £43 million ($57 million) despite record-breaking revenues announced on Wednesday.

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Blueberry Strengthens MENA Presence with CMA Category 5 License and Dubai Office Launch

Blueberry Strengthens MENA Presence with CMA Category 5 License and Dubai Office Launch

Blueberry Financial Consultation, a global provider of online trading services, has announced a key milestone in its Middle East expansion strategy with the acquisition of a Category 5 License from the UAE Capital Markets Authority (CMA), Licence No. 20200000451. alongside the official opening of its new office in Dubai. 

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Russia probes bear attacks, as official says town under 'siege'

Russia probes bear attacks, as official says town under 'siege'

At least six people have been killed in bear attacks in Russia's vast Siberian region of Krasnoyarsk in a month, prosecutors said Wednesday, as an official in a neighbouring region reported bears had put one town "under siege".

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China prodigy wins third Games gold as North Korea weightlifters roar

China prodigy wins third Games gold as North Korea weightlifters roar

China's 13-year-old swimming prodigy Yu Zidi sealed a hat-trick of Asian Games titles on Wednesday, as North Korea won their first two golds thanks to their powerhouse women weightlifters.

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Robertson tells Spurs to 'forget' past woes

Robertson tells Spurs to 'forget' past woes

Andy Robertson has urged his Tottenham team-mates to forget about their struggles over the past two seasons as they try to haul themselves off the bottom of the Premier League table.

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China's Yu, 13, wins third Asian Games gold but has 'some regrets'

China's Yu, 13, wins third Asian Games gold but has 'some regrets'

China's 13-year-old swimming sensation Yu Zidi completed a hat-trick of Asian Games golds on Wednesday -- but will go home with "some regrets".

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