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Jean-Philippe Mateta scored as Crystal Palace beat Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in the UEFA Conference League final in Leipzig on Wednesday to secure the club's first European trophy in their history.

Meta on Wednesday launched paid subscription plans for its flagship apps, marking a major push by the tech giant to diversify beyond its longtime reliance on advertising revenue.

Novak Djokovic continued his latest tilt at a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title with a four-set victory on Wednesday to reach the third round of the French Open, but suggested matches should be pushed back later in the day to combat the heatwave broiling at Roland Garros.

Jakub Mensik said it was "insane" to play a marathon match at the French Open in temperatures above 30C on Wednesday, after collapsing with cramp on court immediately after securing victory over Mariano Navone.

President Donald Trump on Wednesday appeared to threaten to attack US ally Oman if it sides with Iran over reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Barcelona reached an agreement with Newcastle on Wednesday for the transfer of England international Anthony Gordon, the La Liga champions told AFP, confirming reports in the Spanish press.

Oil prices fell Wednesday while global stocks mostly rose as markets parsed the latest posturing between Washington and Tehran over a peace accord.

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz warned Wednesday that the country was at a "breaking point" after nearly a month of protests that have caused shortages of food, fuel and life-saving medicine.

The personal assistant who repeatedly injected Matthew Perry with ketamine before he died was sentenced to prison on Wednesday, becoming the fifth person to face justice over the "Friends" star's fatal overdose.

The most prominent figures in artificial intelligence are stepping back from dire predictions about mass unemployment, as the industry faces growing public hostility over AI's promised transformation of the workplace.

The personal assistant who repeatedly injected Matthew Perry with ketamine was sentenced to prison on Wednesday, becoming the fifth person to face justice over the "Friends" star's fatal overdose.

Recent major trophy winners Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates dominated the South Africa 2026 World Cup squad named in Pretoria on Wednesday with eight players each.

The United States will not allow anyone afflicted with the highly dangerous Ebola virus spreading in central Africa to enter the country, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday.

Iran said on Wednesday that a return to war with the United States was unlikely as the two sides inched towards a deal, though President Donald Trump said he was not happy with Tehran's latest offer.

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was not yet satisfied with Iran's offers to make a deal, after Iranian state television reported details of what it claimed was a draft agreement.

The first flight of Ghanaian nationals evacuated from South Africa over anti-immigrant tensions landed in Accra Wednesday, greeted by the foreign minister and patriotic songs blasted over the airport speakers.

Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi lashed a staggering 12 sixes to lead Rajasthan Royals to a Qualifier 2 showdown against Gujarat Titans after a 47-run drubbing of Sunrisers Hyderabad on Wednesday.

Novak Djokovic extended his latest bid for a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title with a four-set victory over Valentin Royer in the French Open second round on Wednesday, but women's second seed Elena Rybakina crashed out of the tournament.

Novak Djokovic continued his latest tilt at a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title with a four-set victory over France's Valentin Royer to reach the third round of the French Open on Wednesday.

England said Wednesday they expect Jacob Bethell to be fit for next week's first Test against New Zealand at Lord's after the top-order batsman suffered a finger injury playing in the Indian Premier League.

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Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson has challenged his players to "win this war" against Israel when the teams meet in the Nations League.

A viral video of US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. picking up two writhing black snakes with his bare hands has put his often bizarre adventures with animals back in the spotlight.

Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina suffered a shock early exit in the French Open second round on Wednesday at the hands of unseeded Ukrainian Yuliia Starodubtseva.

Conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo is complicating efforts to rein in a deadly Ebola outbreak, the World Health Organization chief warned Wednesday, while Uganda announced it was shutting its border.

Oil prices fell Wednesday while stock markets diverged over conflicting headlines on talks between Iran and the US to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to Gulf crude shipments.

Danish rider Michael Valgren won the 17th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Wednesday as Jonas Vingegaard continued his march to a first overall victory on the Grand Tour.

Germany sporting director Rudi Voeller on Wednesday urged members of the World Cup squad to avoid making political statements during this summer's tournament.

A buffalo in Bangladesh nicknamed "Donald Trump" for its flowing blond hair has been spared from sacrifice after shooting to fame, and will instead be cared for at the national zoo.

Sweden's government rejected Wednesday a government-appointed commission's recommendations on ways to phase out fossil fuels, which included tax hikes on petrol and diesel to meet the country's 2030 climate targets.

Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman has included Corinthians forward Memphis Depay in his World Cup squad announced on Wednesday, but Liverpool wing-back Jeremie Frimpong misses out.

Manchester United's decision to sack head coach Ruben Amorim and his staff with 18 months left on the Portuguese's contract cost the Premier League giants £16.7 million ($22.5 million), according to a club financial statement published on Wednesday.