Ukraine sends ground robots
Lyman's surrender crisis
Pakistan’s Taliban dilemma
Venezuela and the Qatar Fund
China Extends Tariff Suspension on US Imports to Stabilize Trade Ties
Bank of Korea Governor Shin Hyun-song Appointed First Asian Chair of BIS Payment Committee
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Culture
Beirut Cinema Festival Draws Thousands Despite War Fatigue
Despite months of full-scale war between Israel and Hezbollah, the 20th Beirut Shorts International Film Festival drew 3,500 people to the landmark Metropolis Cinema. The event underscored a resilient appetite for cultural engagement in the Lebanese capital, with award-winning films reflecting both personal recovery and national unrest.
Politics
Honolulu Voters Reject Ranked Choice Voting in Election
Honolulu voters have decisively rejected a proposal to implement ranked choice voting for the city’s mayor, council, and prosecuting attorney. The measure was defeated by nearly 25,000 votes, with more than half of those casting ballots opposing the change to the electoral system.
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Alvarez and Doku strike late to push City past Leipzig
Julian Alvarez and Jeremy Doku came off the bench to grab late goals and push Manchester City to a 3-1 victory at RB Leipzig in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Republicans despair over 2024 as party loses head
The overthrow of the US House speaker by a cabal of far-right agitators has left Republicans aghast at the party's chaotic approach to governing -- and its prospects for next year's presidential election.
'It does worry me': Biden fears US turmoil could hit Ukraine aid
President Joe Biden admitted Wednesday he was worried that US political turmoil could threaten aid to Ukraine, urging Republicans to stop their infighting and back "critically important" assistance for Kyiv.
Biles wins 20th world title as US women seal team gold
Simone Biles claimed her 20th world title as she led the United States to a seventh straight women's team gold at the world gymnastics championships in Antwerp on Wednesday.
Harden arrives at Sixers training camp amid trade demand drama
James Harden joined his Philadelphia 76ers at their Colorado training camp on Wednesday as his dispute with the NBA team, marked by his trade demand, rumbled on.
Defendant in rapper Tupac Shakur killing appears in court
The man accused of murder in connection with the gang-feud slaying of rapper Tupac Shakur a quarter of a century ago appeared in a US court Wednesday.
Thompson to become seventh woman to play US PGA Tour event
Lexi Thompson will become the seventh woman to play in a US PGA Tour event when she tees it up at TPC Summerlin in Las Vegas next week, the tournament organisers said Wednesday.
Brazil vows more aid as Amazon waters dry up
Brazil's Vice-President Geraldo Alckmin said Wednesday that more help would be sent to an Amazon state where rivers are drying up in a severe drought, causing mass die-offs of fish and dolphins.
More than 75,000 US health care workers begin 3-day strike
Tens of thousands of healthcare workers in the United States walked off the job Wednesday, beginning one of the sector's largest strikes in recent history over what they say is a staffing shortage, as America's year of labor discontent rolled on.
Nuggets adjusting to being 'the hunted' in bid for NBA title repeat
Denver coach Michael Malone says complacency is the biggest obstacle to the Nuggets' bid to repeat as NBA champions.
Strike means strong US car sales may be on borrowed time
Ford reported increased US quarterly sales Wednesday, rounding out a series of upbeat performance updates in a still-robust auto market that has yet to feel significant pain from a labor strike.
Atletico produce another comeback to beat Feyenoord
Alvaro Morata hit a brace as Atletico Madrid twice came from behind to beat Feyenoord 3-2 and move top of Champions League Group E on Wednesday.
Google's new phone to run AI on-device
Google on Wednesday said its latest premium-priced Pixel phone would have powerful generative AI models running independently on the device, as the search engine giant seeks to lure buyers away from the latest iPhone.
French rapper MHD appeals murder jail term
French rapper MHD on Wednesday appealed a 12-year jail term handed down last month for the 2018 murder of a young man in Paris, his lawyer Antoine Vey said.
England's Hull eyes LPGA title defence in Texas
Charley Hull defends her Ascendant LPGA title this week, hoping a return to Texas sees her break through for a first victory of 2023 after five runner-up finishes worldwide.
Actors and Hollywood studios hold strike talks
Striking Hollywood actors were due to meet with studio bosses in Los Angeles on Wednesday, raising hopes that hundreds of films and television shows could finally resume production soon.
Three giants of chemistry connected by the quantum realm
This year's Nobel Chemistry winners are pioneers in the nanoworld.
Turkey launches new Iraq strikes, warns Syria
Turkey on Wednesday launched fresh strikes against Kurdish targets in Iraq and warned of more intense cross-border air raids after concluding that militants who staged a weekend attack in Ankara came from Syria.
Relatives arrive in Italy for loved ones after deadly Venice bus crash
Relatives of victims of a deadly bus crash in Italy began arriving in Venice from other European countries Wednesday, looking to comfort injured loved ones or identify their dead.
History looms large over Haiti crisis force
A UN-backed force is finally being sent to try and restore calm to Haiti, but experts fear it may have no more success than previous foreign interventions in an impoverished nation hit by crisis after crisis.
Corporate manslaughter probe into UK child killer hospital
UK police on Wednesday said they were carrying out a corporate manslaughter investigation at the hospital where a neo-natal nurse killed seven new-born babies in her care and tried to murder six others.
Europe, Africa and South America all to host games in 2030 World Cup
Morocco, Portugal and Spain will be joint hosts for the 2030 World Cup but games will also be played in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay as the footballing showpiece celebrates its centenary, FIFA announced on Wednesday.
US gives seized Iran ammo to Ukraine: military
The United States has given Ukraine small arms ammunition that was seized while being transferred from Iranian forces to Tehran-backed rebels in Yemen, the military said Wednesday.
Biden cultivates presidential aura as Republicans implode
As the Republican Party tears itself apart, US President Joe Biden has quietly left them to it in a bid to show he is the calm alternative to chaos.
Impersonator conjures Charles Darwin on Galapagos visit
With a long grey beard and old-school brown suit, a Charles Darwin lookalike observes marine iguanas and the blue-footed booby - an iconic bird on the Galapagos Islands.
Saudi Arabia announces bid to host World Cup in 2034
Saudi Arabia announced on Wednesday it plans to bid to host the 2034 World Cup, the latest step in a campaign to turn the kingdom into a global sports powerhouse.
Sinner bosses big moments to beat Medvedev in China Open final
Jannik Sinner said holding his nerve in "important moments" was the key to edging out world number three Daniil Medvedev in Wednesday's China Open men's final, which turned on a pair of high-stakes tie-breaks in Beijing.
Climate change primary driver of amphibian decline: study
Climate change has become the main factor driving amphibians towards extinction as they remained the most threatened vertebrates over the past two decades, according to research published on Wednesday.
Matsushima's Japan set for 'do-or-die' Argentina match-up
Japan winger Kotaro Matsushima said on Wednesday this weekend's Rugby World Cup game with Argentina is "do-or-die" in their hopes of reaching the quarter-finals.
Nobel chemistry winner flunked first college chemistry exam
Talk about bouncing back.
Chelsea defender James given one-game ban after official clash
Chelsea defender Reece James has been hit with a one-game suspension and a £90,000 ($109,000) fine after abusing a match official following his side's defeat against Aston Villa.
Ford reports higher US auto sales amid strong demand
Ford reported increased US quarterly sales Wednesday, reflecting strong demand despite higher interest rates in an auto market that has yet to see significant effects from a labor strike.