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Olympic champion Katie Moon of the United States and Australian Nina Kennedy shared gold after tying in a nail-biting women's world pole vault final in Budapest on Wednesday.

The head of the Wagner group, which in June attempted to topple Russia's military leadership, was registered to fly on a plane that crashed Wednesday, Russian news agencies said.

More wildfire evacuees in western Canada will be allowed on Wednesday to trickle back home, after rain and cool temperatures helped firefighters beat back blazes, officials said.

Spain's women's football league on Wednesday demanded Spanish federation president Luis Rubiales be sacked for kissing star player Jenni Hermoso on the lips after the country's World Cup victory, describing his behaviour as "disgusting".

Britain's Josh Kerr produced a stunning sprint to the line to claim gold and beat Jakob Ingebrigtsen in the men's 1500m at the World Athletics Championships on Wednesday.

Kendra Harrison's mission to at last win a global 100m hurdles title remained firmly on course on Wednesday as she coasted into the world final in Budapest.

Tiger Woods is already making an impact in only two weeks on the PGA Tour policy board as it considers the PGA-LIV deal, fellow board member Rory McIlroy said Wednesday.

Faith Kipyegon on Wednesday kept her bid for a world double in Budapest on track as the Kenyan safely negotiated qualifiers for the final of the women's 5,000m.

The head of the Wagner group that in June attempted to topple Russia's military leadership was on the passengers list of a plane that crashed Wednesday, Russian news agencies said.

In 1997, a lone wolf crossed an ice bridge that briefly connected Canada with the remote Isle Royale, which lies off the coast of Michigan in Lake Superior and is renowned for its rich biodiversity.

Zimbabwe's opposition leader on Wednesday accused the ruling ZANU-PF government of "rigging" and "voter suppression" as long delays marred the start of balloting in key districts in Zimbabwe's high stakes elections.

Mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, who was feared dead Wednesday in a plane crash near Moscow, was a Kremlin confident catapulted to infamy by Russia's offensive in Ukraine before he turned his troops on Russia's capital.

BRICS leaders have agreed to expand the club of major emerging economies and adopted conditions for entry, South Africa said Wednesday, as the bloc pursues greater clout to shape the world order.

The International Monetary Fund's (IMF) executive board has approved a $7.5 billion disbursement for Argentina, a spokesperson for economy minister Sergio Massa told AFP Wednesday, as the South American country grapples with a prolonged economic crisis.

Bernardo Silva will stay at Manchester City until at least 2026 after the Portugal midfielder signed a new contract with the Premier League and European champions.

Tearful Ukrainian families mourned their loved ones killed by a Russian strike on the northern city of Chernihiv, with many venting anger at the organisers of a drone conference inside a theatre that was hit.

Scottie Scheffler and Jon Rahm, each chasing a first FedEx Cup title at the season-ending Tour Championship, say there must be a better way to determine a PGA Tour season's top player.

Kenya's Faith Kipyegon on Wednesday kept her bid for a world double in Budapest on track as she safely negotiated qualifiers for the final of the women's 5,000m.

Zimbabwe's opposition leader on Wednesday accused the ruling ZANU-PF government of plunging the country into crisis by "rigging" a tense election marred by long delays and reports of voter intimidation.

Gregor Townsend wants Scotland to raise their game in their final World Cup warm-up match after choosing to field several frontline players against Georgia rather than keep them fresh for a crunch tournament opener with reigning champions South Africa.

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster insisted Wednesday he had known for a month that predecessor Steve Hansen had agreed to help rivals Australia prepare for the Rugby World Cup.

Eight Republican presidential candidates face off for the first primary debate of the 2024 cycle Wednesday -- with frontrunner Donald Trump bidding to steal the spotlight despite spurning the showdown.

A Russian strike on a school in northeast Ukraine killed four people Wednesday, razing the building to the ground in the Sumy region that borders Russia in an attack that came as the war in Ukraine enters its 19th month.

Delays marred the start of balloting in key districts in Zimbabwe's elections on Wednesday, prompting opposition accusations of vote manipulation after a campaign marked by tension and a clampdown.

The fraudulent organizer of the infamous Fyre Festival is amped for round two, announcing a reprise of the Caribbean event that lacked music, food or adequate shelter and landed its founder in prison.

Stock markets rose Wednesday despite data showing slowing economic activity soothed worries about an extended period of elevated interest rates.

A UK court on Wednesday found a teenager responsible for a hacking campaign that included one of the biggest breaches in the history of the video game industry.

Frankie Dettori upstaged Aidan O'Brien's equine star Paddington to claim a record sixth International Stakes at York on Wednesday.

The head of Spain's conservative opposition Popular Party (PP) will face a parliamentary vote to become prime minister in September even though he lacks the necessary support in the assembly.

The German cabinet on Wednesday signed off plans to help people change their legal gender more easily, but the proposals have stirred criticism from feminists, politicians and even the trans community.

A high-ranking civil servant buried Wednesday in Israel is the latest victim of a crime wave that has killed almost 160 members of Israel's Arab minority this year.

The five BRICS nations are open to expanding the club to new members, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said Wednesday, as it pursues greater clout in shaping the world order.