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Travis Kelce says wedding to Taylor Swift was 'best night of my life'

Trump's spokesperson Karoline Leavitt to step down

US stocks mostly up after data shows slightly lower inflation in July

'Imposing ignorance': US climate science under siege

Meta meets its own 'tobacco' moment as jury selection kicks off trial

Caracas protest denounces secrecy of Venezuela transition talks

As millions gazed in awe, a swathe of Spain plunged into darkness

Hudson-Smith regains Euro 400m title on home track

Xavi named first foreign Netherlands coach since 1978

Rob Reiner son denies grand jury murder charges

NBA triple-double king Westbrook to retire after 18 seasons

Spain darkens as solar eclipses races south from Arctic

'Trying to bury the science': US climate research under siege

Skies darken as solar eclipse heads south from Arctic to Spain

Eurovision to bar countries at war from hosting

Eurovision Song Contest organisers announced rule changes Wednesday excluding any country in an armed conflict from hosting the competition and increasing the mininum age of competitors.

Protest denounces secrecy of Venezuela transition talks

Dozens of protesters rallied Wednesday outside a hotel hosting transition talks in the Venezuelan capital, demanding greater transparency from the authorities and the opposition, AFP journalists observed.

Italian teenager Curtis breaks 50m backstroke world record at Europeans

Italian teenager Sara Curtis broke the women's 50m backstroke world record at the European championships with a blistering swim in Paris on Wednesday.

NBA's Los Angeles Lakers to be sold for reported $12.5 bn

The Los Angeles Lakers, one of the most successful teams in NBA history, are being sold to former Disney CEO Bob Iger and investor Joshua Kushner in a deal valued at a reported $12.5 billion.

New mum Sjostrom wins 50m butterfly for 18th European gold

A year after giving birth to her first child, Sweden's Sarah Sjostrom was crowned European champion in the 50m butterfly for the sixth time on Wednesday.

Lukaku joins Turkish side Fenerbahce from Napoli

Former Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku has joined Fenerbahce, the Turkish Super Lig club announced on Wednesday.

Solar eclipse darkens Arctic Russia on course for Spain

One of nature's greatest spectacles –- a rare total solar eclipse –- began casting its shadow on Wednesday, briefly turning day into night in Russia's remote Arctic north before heading towards mainland Europe.

Colombia quake rescue efforts enter 'final phase' as toll hits 239

Colombia on Wednesday declared three days of mourning for victims of an earthquake that killed 239 people, as rescuers entered what officials called the final phase of the search for survivors.

Russian economy rebounds in second quarter despite Ukrainian strikes

The Russian economy rebounded in the second quarter thanks to consumer demand, official data showed Wednesday, despite mass Ukrainian drone strikes on the country's e-commerce and oil industries.

Brazil orders suspension of Discord livestreams after teen suicide

Brazil's data protection agency on Wednesday ordered Discord to suspend livestreams, accusing the messaging platform of failing to protect children and adolescents after a teen girl was allegedly incited to commit suicide during a broadcast.

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NBA's Los Angeles Lakers to be sold for $12.5 bn: ESPN