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Stolen Bruce Lee statue 'returns' to Bosnia town

Stolen Bruce Lee statue 'returns' to Bosnia town

A restored statue honouring late martial arts legend Bruce Lee was returned to its rightful place Wednesday in a Bosnian town, more than a year after it was stolen, local media reported.

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Veteran Suarez signs new Inter Miami contract

Veteran Suarez signs new Inter Miami contract

Former Uruguay striker Luis Suarez has signed a contract with Inter Miami for the upcoming season, the Major League Soccer side said on Wednesday.

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Warner Bros rejects Paramount bid, sticks with Netflix 

Warner Bros rejects Paramount bid, sticks with Netflix 

Warner Bros. Discovery on Wednesday rejected a hostile takeover bid by Paramount launched last week to trump plans by streaming giant Netflix to acquire the Hollywood giant and owner of CNN.

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Crude prices surge after Trump orders Venezuela oil blockade

Crude prices surge after Trump orders Venezuela oil blockade

Oil prices surged on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump ordered a blockade of "sanctioned" oil tankers heading to and leaving Venezuela.

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Balkan nations offer lessons on handling cow virus sowing turmoil

Balkan nations offer lessons on handling cow virus sowing turmoil

An outbreak of a highly contagious cattle disease has left France, the world's top exporter of live animals, struggling since June to prevent devastating impacts on its industry, amid growing protests by farmers.

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French readers lap up Sarkozy's prison diaries

French readers lap up Sarkozy's prison diaries

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy may have mounting legal problems but his status as a top-selling author is not in doubt: his hastily written book about his recent prison experience has sold 100,000 copies in less than a week, according to his publisher.

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UK PM warns Abramovich 'clock is ticking' over Chelsea sale fund

UK PM warns Abramovich 'clock is ticking' over Chelsea sale fund

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday warned former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich "the clock is ticking" over the frozen £2.5 billion ($3.4 billion) generated from the sale of the club, which has been earmarked to help Ukraine's war victims.

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Warner Bros. Discovery rejects Paramount bid 

Warner Bros. Discovery rejects Paramount bid 

Warner Bros. Discovery on Wednesday rejected a hostile takeover bid by Paramount launched last week to trump plans by streaming giant Netflix to acquire the Hollywood giant and owner of CNN.

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Winners of 2026 World Cup to pocket $50 million in prize money

Winners of 2026 World Cup to pocket $50 million in prize money

The winners of the 2026 World Cup will receive $50 million in prize money as part of a record financial contribution for the tournament from FIFA, world football's governing body announced on Wednesday.

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World no. 1 Alcaraz ends 'incredible ride' with coach Ferrero

World no. 1 Alcaraz ends 'incredible ride' with coach Ferrero

Men's tennis world number one Carlos Alcaraz announced on Wednesday he is splitting from his coach Juan Carlos Ferrero after seven hugely successful years together with assistant coach Samuel Lopez taking over.

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