Kanye West's Russian concerts have been cancelled, organisers say
US rap star Kanye West's two planned concerts in Russia have been cancelled, organisers said Wednesday, less than two months after their surprise announcement triggered a frenzy of media attention and excitement among Russians.
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Ronaldo leaves Portugal training camp after coach says he is dropped
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo announced on Wednesday that he had left the team's training camp in Denmark after coach Jorge Jesus told reporters that the striker would be dropped for their next match.
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First Hollywood, now Fat Bear Week: nepobaby wins Alaska contest
The winner of this year's Fat Bear Week has been crowned after a nail-biting final -- and it's the son of a former champion.
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Florence Pugh stars in 'East of Eden' adaption on Netflix
Led by star Florence Pugh, "East of Eden" is an ambitious adaptation that streams on Netflix starting Thursday, based on the masterpiece of the same name by American novelist John Steinbeck.
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Barcelona lay down marker in Women's Champions League, Arsenal slip up
Barcelona continued their emphatic start to their defence of the Women's Champions League title by brushing aside Roma 6-0 in the Italian capital on Wednesday, while a bizarre penalty incident caused Arsenal to let slip a two-goal lead at Paris FC.
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Watchdog finds no criminal misconduct over US Fed renovations despite Trump probe
A government watchdog said Wednesday it found no grounds to pursue criminal charges over cost overruns in renovations of the US Federal Reserve headquarters after President Trump attempted to charge the central bank's then-chief over the issue.
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In Manchester, City fans 'devastated' while rival fans call for relegation
Manchester City fans told AFP Wednesday they were "devastated" by the verdict on the football club's financial breaches, while supporters of rival clubs called for City's relegation from the Premier League.
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Swiss FA withdraws support for FIFA chief Infantino
The Swiss Football Association (SFV) announced Wednesday it was withdrawing its support for beleaguered incumbent Gianni Infantino in next year's FIFA presidential election.
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UK-France Channel migrant exchange deal scrapped: London
A year-old deal between France and Britain to return migrants crossing the Channel illegally on small boats has come to an end, the UK interior ministry said Wednesday.
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Man City's meteoric rise clouded by financial scandal
Manchester City enjoyed a meteoric rise from mid-table mediocrity to Premier League domination, but their golden era could be forever tarnished after they were found guilty of scores of financial rule breaches.
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