Microsoft seeks to win over new players at gamer gathering
Microsoft held its biggest video game stand ever at the sector trade show Gamescom in Germany on Wednesday, aiming to win over players after several rocky months of studio closures and rising fees.
Read moreKeeping the faith -- and getting voters: Democrats get religion in Chicago
Politicians often find themselves praying for victory but at the Democratic National Convention, leaders from the different religious faiths are taking the more earthly route of signing up voters.
Read moreRomania detains Andrew Tate, raids home in new probe
Romanian prosecutors on Wednesday detained controversial influencer Andrew Tate, who is already awaiting trial over human trafficking and rape charges, after raiding his home in a new investigation involving minors.
Read moreAnger, despair as Israelis bury hostages who died in captivity
Tearful crowds gathered on Wednesday for the funerals of hostages whose bodies were recovered this week from war-torn Gaza, with some mourners voicing anger that they were not saved.
Read morePortugal seeks EU help as wildfire threatens UNESCO-listed forest
Portugal on Wednesday appealed to EU partners for assistance in fighting a wildfire on the Atlantic island of Madeira that has raged for a week and threatened a UNESCO-listed forest.
Read moreProsecutor takes aim at president's immunity in power struggle
Guatemala's US-sanctioned chief prosecutor sought Wednesday to strip President Bernardo Arevalo of immunity, the latest move in a power struggle that began with Arevalo's election on an anti-graft platform last year.
Read moreSinner 'honest to core', says coach Cahill after dope test controversy
World number one Jannik Sinner is "honest to the core" and is an "innocent victim" his coach Darren Cahill said after the Italian was cleared of any wrongdoing despite twice testing positive for a banned substance.
Read moreVenezuela at a crossroads: democracy or dictatorship
Venezuela is at a crossroads, with the government of strongman Nicolas Maduro doubling down on his disputed reelection victory and the opposition vowing to resist "to the end."
Read moreRomania questions Andrew Tate, raids home in new probe
Romanian prosecutors on Wednesday questioned controversial influencer Andrew Tate, who is already awaiting trial over human trafficking and rape charges, as part of a new investigation involving minors.
Read moreKorda eyes 'dream' Women's British Open win at St Andrews
Nelly Korda said on Wednesday that winning a Women's British Open at St Andrews would be a "dream come true".
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