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Euro-Area Inflation Reaches 4% as Energy Prices Jump
Euro-area annual inflation rose to an estimated 4% in October, with energy prices increasing 20.8% from a year earlier. Services inflation reached 3.3%, while food, alcohol and tobacco prices increased 1.6% and non-energy goods rose 1.2%.
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China's Factory Inflation Accelerates While Consumer Demand Stays Weak
China's producer prices rose 5.7% from a year earlier in October, the fastest increase since mid-2022, as expensive oil lifted costs in mining, chemicals and other energy-intensive industries. Consumer inflation slowed to 0.7%.
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Rayo earn deserved win over Liga leaders Barca
Rayo Vallecano stunned impotent La Liga leaders Barcelona on Wednesday with a 2-1 win, outplaying the Catalans at a rowdy Vallecas.
'Improved' Udoka eager to coach young Rockets team
New Houston Rockets coach Ime Udoka reiterated his apology and said on Wednesday that he'd learned from the scandal that cost him his job as head coach of the Boston Celtics.
Guardiola hails 'extraordinary' De Bruyne and Haaland
Pep Guardiola labelled Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland as "extraordinary" after the Manchester City stars destroyed Arsenal in a 4-1 victory that put the champions in control of the Premier League title race.
Inter see off Juve to reach Italian Cup final
Holders Inter Milan reached the Italian Cup final on Wednesday after beating Juventus 1-0 to go through to next month's showpiece 2-1 on aggregate.
Sheffield United 'ready to party' after Premier League promotion
Sheffield United were planning to party long into the night after clinching promotion back to the Premier League with a 2-0 win against West Bromwich Albion at jubilant Bramall Lane on Wednesday.
Strong Microsoft results lift Nasdaq as most global bourses fall
Blockbuster tech earnings lifted the Nasdaq on Wednesday, but recession fears weighed on other major United States and European indices while pushing oil prices lower.
Brazil court suspends Telegram app in neo-Nazi probe
A Brazilian court on Wednesday ordered the countrywide suspension of messaging app Telegram after its parent company failed to provide data sought by authorities on neo-Nazis operating on the network, officials said.
Kenya cult toll climbs to 98 as families await news of missing
The number of victims linked to a suspected starvation cult in Kenya climbed to 98 on Wednesday as weeping relatives anxiously awaited news of loved ones after investigators unearthed mass graves last week.
Man City rout Arsenal to seize title momentum, Chelsea crash again
Manchester City seized control of the Premier League title race as Kevin De Bruyne inspired a crucial 4-1 rout of crumbling leaders Arsenal on Wednesday.
Sheffield United promoted to Premier League
Sheffield United clinched promotion back to the Premier League with a 2-0 win against West Bromwich Albion at jubilant Bramall Lane on Wednesday.
Man City outclass Arsenal to take control of Premier League title race
Manchester City took control of the Premier League title race as Kevin De Bruyne scored twice in a dominant 4-1 win over leaders Arsenal to close in on retaining their crown as English champions on Wednesday.
Biden shrugs off age concerns, saying 'I feel good'
Joe Biden on Wednesday addressed the elephant in the room of his 2024 re-election bid: the fact that he is already the oldest ever president and would be 86 when he stepped down if he wins.
Udinese sign Brazilian Brenner from MLS's Cincinnati
Serie A club Udinese have signed Brazilian forward Brenner from Major League Soccer's FC Cincinnati, the clubs announced on Wednesday.
Colombia's Petro replaces 7 ministers after telling cabinet to resign
Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced Wednesday that he has replaced seven ministers, hours after asking his entire cabinet to resign due to his difficulties in pushing ambitious reforms through Congress.
Masters champ Rahm seeks second straight Mexico Open title
Masters champion Jon Rahm vies for his first successful US PGA Tour title defense this week when he tees it up at the Mexico Open in search of a fifth title this season.
World number one Swiatek calls for prize money equality
World number one Iga Swiatek on Wednesday called for prize money equality between WTA and ATP events.
Theranos founder Holmes stays out of prison with appeal
Fallen US biotech star Elizabeth Holmes will stay out of prison for now after her lawyers lodged a last-minute appeal to avoid starting her 11 year sentence.
Disney shows 'Indy,' 'Little Mermaid' as legal battle looms
Disney may be embroiled in legal battles and layoffs, but the Hollywood studio stuck strictly to the script Wednesday as it unveiled footage from new films including "Indiana Jones" and "The Little Mermaid" at CinemaCon.
Biden, Yoon warn North Korea of nuclear response to any attack
President Joe Biden and his South Korean counterpart Yoon Suk Yeol warned North Korea it would face a nuclear response and the "end" of the leadership there if Pyongyang uses its own arsenal.
Atletico cruise to Mallorca win on 120th anniversary
Atletico Madrid cut the gap on second-place rivals Real Madrid to two points with a 3-1 win over Real Mallorca in La Liga on Wednesday.
Suns pose 'big challenge' to top-seeded Nuggets - Jokic
Denver may be the NBA Western Conference top seed, but Nuggets star Nikola Jokic says their second-round playoff opponents Phoenix pose a massive challenge.
Brazil's Bolsonaro denies role in capital riots
Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro on Wednesday denied all involvement in anti-government riots by his supporters in January as he appeared before federal police.
Tiffany reopens flagship New York store under French management
New Yorkers and tourists will once stroll between the rings and diamonds of the jeweler Tiffany & Co. on Fifth Avenue, which officially reopened for business on Wednesday after extensive renovations under new owners, French luxury giant LVMH.
Ugandan president urges MPs to 'reconsider' anti-gay bill
President Yoweri Museveni on Wednesday called on Ugandan MPs to "reconsider" draconian anti-gay legislation passed by parliament last month and widely condemned in the West.
Roy and Rana help Kolkata revive IPL campaign
Jason Roy and skipper Nitish Rana helped Kolkata Knight Riders revive their faltering Indian Premier League campaign with a convincing 21-run win over Royal Challengers Bangalore on Wednesday.
Bashir's cronies escape jail, adding to Sudan war drama
Before they went to war with each other, Sudan's rival generals rose to prominence under the regime of deposed strongman Omar al-Bashir. This week, that old guard has reappeared.
Vernon takes Tour of Romandie lead
British rider Ethan Vernon won stage one of the Tour of Romandie in Switzerland on Wednesday run over 170.9km from Crissier to the lake at Vallee de Joux.
Rights group accuses Peru of condoning protester killings
Human Rights Watch has accused Peru's authorities of turning a blind eye as security forces committed "extrajudicial and arbitrary" killings of protesters in recent anti-government demonstrations.
'Drunk as hell' Brecel stuns O'Sullivan at world snooker
Ronnie O'Sullivan suffered an extraordinary collapse as he was knocked out of this year's edition by Luca Brecel on Wednesday, with his conqueror saying he had been "drunk as hell" after beating Mark Williams to set up a quarter-final with the seven-times world champion.
Sudan fighting mars shaky truce as ex-regime members flee prison
A Sudanese war crimes suspect, part of the Islamist regime ousted in 2019, has escaped jail as heavy battles rock the country, heightening fears for a fragile ceasefire amid new clashes Wednesday.
Disney sues Florida governor DeSantis over 'retaliation'
Disney on Wednesday filed suit in federal court against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, alleging his administration's takeover of its theme park district in the state is part of "a targeted campaign of government retaliation."
Ban rules Exeter lock Jenkins out of La Rochelle semi-final
Wales lock Dafydd Jenkins will miss Exeter's European Champions Cup semi-final against La Rochelle on Sunday after receiving a three-week ban.