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New frog species carrying eggs on back discovered in Peru
Scientists have discovered a new species of miniature marsupial frog in the Peruvian Amazon that carries its young in a natural pouch on its back, a research institute reported Wednesday.
Sports
Benfica winger Prestianni denies 'ugly' racism claims
Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni claimed on Wednesday that he had been punished "without evidence" following accusations that he racially abused Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior.
Sports
Tuchel casts doubt on Foden's World Cup chances
Thomas Tuchel said Phil Foden's place in England's World Cup squad is "not a guarantee" after failing once more to hit peak form for the Three Lions.
Trump says Iran president requests ceasefire, Tehran says 'false'
Donald Trump said Wednesday that Iran's president had asked for a ceasefire but insisted the Islamic republic must first reopen the Strait of Hormuz ahead of a national address expected to touch on the state of the war.
Sports
Slot hoping Salah can still burnish Liverpool legacy
Arne Slot is hoping Mohamed Salah's farewell can inspire a strong end to Liverpool's season as he declared the Egyptian a living "legend" at the club.
Technology
Astronauts strapped in for historic US lunar launch
Four astronauts strapped into their seats Wednesday as crews made final preparations for a historic lunar odyssey that will see NASA send people around the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years.
Politics
Top World Bank official 'extremely concerned' by fallout of Iran war
The World Bank is "extremely concerned" about the effect the war on Iran will have on inflation, jobs and food security, and is in talks with member states on how to address immediate needs in the crisis, a top official told AFP on Wednesday.
Economy
'Wake-up call': Megan Thee Stallion falls ill during Broadway show
American rapper Megan Thee Stallion said Wednesday that she had a "wake-up call" after she was taken to hospital in the middle of a Broadway performance of "Moulin Rouge!" in New York City.
Politics
Canada's defense enters new phase, Arctic in focus: top military officer
Canada's defense of its territory and the Arctic are entering a new phase, the country's top military officer Jennie Carignan told AFP, saying that "geography" no longer offers protection "as well as it did in the past."
Economy
France charges man over failed attack on US bank
French authorities Wednesday charged a young man in connection with an attempted attack against a Bank of America branch in Paris, as investigators explored suspicions a pro-Iran group was involved.
Sports
Bayern reach women's Champions League semis after late show sinks United
Bayern Munich turned the match with a quick-fire late double to beat Manchester United 2-1 at home on Wednesday and reach the women's Champions League semi-finals, winning 5-3 on aggregate.
Economy
SpaceX files to go public, paving way for record stock offering
Elon Musk's SpaceX has filed papers with US regulators that set the stage for what could be the largest-ever public stock offering, a source familiar with the matter told AFP on Wednesday.
Sports
Delhi make winning start to IPL as Rizvi downs LSG
Delhi Capitals recovered from a top-order collapse as Sameer Rizvi hit an unbeaten half-century to help secure a six-wicket win over the Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL on Wednesday.
Sports
Final ticket sales phase begins for FIFA World Cup
The fourth and final phase of ticket sales for the 2026 World Cup in North America began on Wednesday, FIFA announced.
Boulevard
Supreme Court skeptical of Trump bid to end birthright citizenship
The US Supreme Court appeared poised on Wednesday to reject Donald Trump's historic bid to end birthright citizenship following a hearing featuring the extraordinary attendance of the Republican president.
Economy
Tractors roll through Vienna as farmers protest
Some 300 tractors rolled down the streets of Vienna Wednesday in a rare such protest in the Austrian capital as farmers pushed for restaurants and supermarkets to list the country of origin for their prepared dishes.
Sports
'Tarnished' Spain probes anti-Muslim chants at Egypt friendly
Spanish police on Wednesday said they were investigating "Islamophobic and xenophobic" chants that were heard during a Spain-Egypt international football match in Barcelona, which the prime minister said "tarnish" the country.
Politics
Trump says Iran president requests ceasfire, Tehran says 'false'
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Iran's president had asked for a ceasefire, but ruled out any truce until the vital Strait of Hormuz was reopened for crucial energy shipments.
Boulevard
PGA Tour, Masters chairman support Tiger recovery pause
Tiger Woods received support from the PGA Tour and Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley after stepping away from golf to work on his health and well-being after a traffic accident.
UK to host multi-nation meeting on Hormuz shipping Thursday
Britain will on Thursday hold a virtual a meeting of about 35 countries to discuss how to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz which has been crippled by the Middle East war.
Sports
World Cup winner Goetze extends contract at Frankfurt
Mario Goetze, who scored Germany's winning goal in the 2014 World Cup final against Argentina, has extended his contract with Eintracht Frankfurt by two years until 2028, the club announced on Wednesday.
Economy
SpaceX files securities documents to go public: source
Elon Musk's SpaceX has filed confidential papers with US securities regulators for what could be the largest-ever public stock offering, a source familiar with the matter told AFP on Wednesday.
Politics
Armenia cannot be in both EU and Russian customs bloc, Putin says
Armenia cannot be both a member of the European Union and the Russian-led Eurasian Economic Union, President Vladimir Putin told Armenia's Prime Minister on Wednesday, amid tensions over Yerevan's pivot towards the West.
Boulevard
Supreme Court hears landmark citizenship case -- with Trump in audience
The US Supreme Court was weighing Donald Trump's historic bid to end birthright citizenship on Wednesday -- with the Republican president smashing protocol by sitting in the audience.
Sports
Chelsea announce record pre-tax loss of £262.4 million
Chelsea made a Premier League record pre-tax loss of £262.4 million ($349.3 million) for the year ending June 30, 2025, the club said on Wednesday as it was revealed they had spent more on agents' fees than any other English club this season.
Economy
Stocks rally, oil drops on Mideast war optimism
Global stocks rallied and oil prices fell Wednesday after US President Donald Trump said the Middle East war that has roiled markets could be over within weeks.
Politics
Starmer says UK to host multi-nation meeting on Hormuz shipping
Britain will this week hold a meeting of about 35 countries to discuss how to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz which has been crippled by the Middle East war, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Wednesday.
Politics
Greece train crash trial resumes after courtroom chaos
A long-awaited trial into Greece's worst train tragedy resumed on Wednesday after overcrowding in the courtroom last month disrupted proceedings and forced an adjournment.
Technology
NASA's Moon flyby mission primed for launch
Four astronauts are set to embark Wednesday on the first crewed journey around the Moon since 1972, an odyssey that aims to launch the US into a new era of space exploration.
Economy
Trump says Iran asks for ceasefire as Tehran hit by fresh strikes
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Iran had asked for a ceasefire, but ruled out any truce until the vital Strait of Hormuz was reopened for crucial energy shipments.
Politics
Swiss government eyes dropping purchase of US Patriot air defence system
The Swiss government is considering dropping the agreed purchase of the Patriot air-defence system from the United States amid severe delivery delays, Defence Minister Martin Pfister said Wednesday.
Nature
Germany halts rescue efforts for stranded whale
Experts said Wednesday they were halting rescue efforts for a humpback whale struggling in shallow waters off the German coast and had given up hope for its survival.