Glasgow (AFP) – Celtic secured a place in the Champions League knockout stage for the first time in 12 years as Loris Benito’s late own goal earned a dramatic 1-0 win over Young Boys.
Celtic make 'little bit of history' with Champions League progress
Trump halts refugee arrivals in crackdown
Washington (AFP) – President Donald Trump has halted arrivals of refugees already cleared to enter the United States, according to a memo seen Wednesday, as he quickly pursues a sweeping crackdown on migration.
Gangs could overrun Haiti capital if aid falls short: UN chief
United Nations (United States) (AFP) – Haiti’s capital could become overrun by criminal gangs if the international community does not step up aid to a UN-backed security mission there, United Nations chief Antonio Guterres warned in a report Wednesday.
Leao sinks Girona and pushes Milan into Champions League top eight
Milan (Italy) (AFP) – Rafael Leao boosted AC Milan’s chances of direct qualification to the last 16 of the Champions League with a brilliant goal in Wednesday’s 1-0 win over Girona.
Feyenoord stun toothless Bayern in Champions League
Rotterdam (Netherlands) (AFP) – A double from Mexico striker Santiago Gimenez and a valiant defensive effort handed Dutch side Feyenoord a shock 3-0 Champions League win over Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich on Wednesday.
Arsenal on course for last 16 after beating Dinamo
London (AFP) – Arsenal moved within touching distance of the Champions League last 16 after Declan Rice’s goal in just 106 seconds inspired their 3-0 win against Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday.
Real Madrid thrash Salzburg to get back on Champions League track
Madrid (AFP) – Champions League holders Real Madrid got back on track in Europe with a 5-1 victory over RB Salzburg on Wednesday to ensure they will not be eliminated at the first hurdle.
Les Paul owned by guitar god Jeff Beck auctioned for over £1 mn
London (AFP) – A 1954 Gibson Les Paul owned by Jeff Beck sold for £1.06 million ($1.3 million) at an auction of the late guitar legend’s musical equipment in London on Wednesday.
Colombia moves to arrest guerrilla leaders behind wave of violence
Ocaña (Colombia) (AFP) – Colombia on Wednesday reinstated arrest warrants for dozens of guerrilla commanders blamed for armed attacks that displaced 32,000 people and sparked the country’s most serious security crisis in years.
New explosive wildfire erupts near Los Angeles
Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – A new wildfire erupted north of Los Angeles on Wednesday, exploding in size and sparking thousands of evacuation orders in a region already staggering from the effects of huge blazes.
