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Right-wing Trump ally Charlie Kirk shot dead at US university
Right-wing youth activist and influencer Charlie Kirk, a major ally of President Donald Trump, was shot dead Wednesday in an apparent assassination that sparked fears of more political violence in an increasingly febrile United States.
Qatar says Netanyahu must be 'brought to justice' over strikes
Qatar's prime minister warned Wednesday that an unprecedented Israeli strike in Doha targeting Hamas killed hope for Gaza hostages, calling for Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu to be "brought to justice".
Israeli strikes on rebel-held Yemen kill 35
Israeli air strikes on Huthi-held Yemen killed 35 people and wounded more than 130 on Wednesday, the Iran-backed rebels said, days after their prime minister and half the cabinet died in a major attack.
Poland warns of 'open conflict' risk after Russian drone intrusion
Poland warned on Wednesday that Russia and Europe are inching towards an "open conflict" after Warsaw shot down what it said were Russian drones in Polish airspace, drawing vows of support from the United States and other NATO members.
Nine dead in Israeli strikes on rebel-held Yemen
Israeli air strikes on Huthi-held Yemen killed nine people and wounded more than 100 on Wednesday, the Iran-backed rebels said, days after their prime minister and half the cabinet died in a major attack.
Israel launches deadly strike on Yemen rebel media arm
Israeli air strikes hit the media operation of Yemen's Huthi rebels on Wednesday, killing and wounding an unspecified number of people, the group said.
Israeli strikes shake quiet Qatar, strain US ties
Ahmed was in a university lecture when he heard the bangs: loud explosions from unprecedented Israeli air strikes targeting Hamas that shattered Qatar's peace and put the wealthy Gulf region on edge.
Russian drones in Poland put NATO to the test
The intrusion of Russian drones into Poland -- whether deliberate, as Ukraine's European allies contend, or accidental -- is a test of NATO's readiness and resolve, experts say.
US producer inflation unexpectedly falls in first drop since April
US producer prices unexpectedly fell in August, government data showed Wednesday, driven in part by a pullback in energy and trade -- and prompting President Donald Trump to renew calls for lower interest rates.
UK PM expresses 'confidence' in ambassador to US after Epstein letter
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer backed the UK ambassador to Washington Peter Mandelson Wednesday after details emerged of the diplomat's friendship with disgraced sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Spain PM's wife denies embezzlement in fresh court hearing
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's wife Begona Gomez on Wednesday denied in court misusing public funds by hiring a personal assistant in an embezzlement probe that has rattled the leftist government, legal sources said.
Spain to deploy 'extraordinary' security for Vuelta finale
An "extraordinary" security boost will accompany the final two stages of the Vuelta in the Madrid region, Spanish authorities said on Wednesday, as pro-Palestinian protests rock one of cycling's grand tours.
What we know about Israel's attack on Hamas in Qatar
In a stunning development, Israel launched a surprise air raid targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar's capital Doha Tuesday, killing six people including the son of the group's lead negotiator in ceasefire talks.
Poland warns of escalation, holds NATO talks after Russian drone intrusion
Poland gathered its NATO allies for urgent talks on Wednesday after Russian drones flew into Polish airspace during an attack on Ukraine, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said, warning that the situation was inching closer to "open conflict".
Israel vows to strike foes anywhere after Qatar attack
Israel on Wednesday warned its enemies they were not safe anywhere, a day after strikes targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar -- a US ally -- drew a rare rebuke from President Donald Trump.
British horse racing strikes over proposed tax rise on betting
British horse racing is holding a historic one-day strike on Wednesday in protest against a proposed tax rise on betting that racing chiefs warn could cause "irreparable damage".
Poland calls urgent NATO talks after Russian drone incursion
Poland gathered its NATO allies for urgent talks on Wednesday, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said, after Russian drones flew into Polish airspace in an overnight attack on Ukraine.
Pacific Island leaders back 'ocean of peace' at fraught summit
Pacific Island leaders issued a call for an "ocean of peace" on Wednesday, urging respect for their sovereignty at a summit clouded by China's alleged meddling and great power competition in the strategically vital region.
Israel defends Qatar strikes after rebuke from Trump
Israel's UN envoy defended targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar as the "right" decision on Wednesday, after the strikes on the US ally's soil drew a rare rebuke from President Donald Trump.
The factors behind violent unrest in Nepal
Nepali youth, digitally savvy but bowed down by unemployment and limited opportunities, hit a breaking point this week, furious at an elderly ruling class they see as out of touch.
Nepal army bids to restore order after deadly protests oust PM
Nepali soldiers patrolled the streets of Kathmandu on Wednesday, seeking to restore order after protesters set parliament ablaze and forced the prime minister to quit in the worst violence to hit the Himalayan nation in two decades.
Pacific Islands leaders to back 'ocean of peace' at fraught summit
Pacific Islands leaders will declare an "ocean of peace" urging powers to respect the region's sovereignty, Australia's prime minister said Wednesday at a summit clouded by China's alleged meddling.
South Korea sends plane to fetch detained workers from US
A chartered plane departed Seoul for the United States Wednesday to repatriate hundreds of South Korean workers detained in an immigration raid, flag carrier Korean Air told AFP.
Poland says 'hostile objects' downed in its airspace during Russian attack on Ukraine
Poland said Wednesday that "hostile objects" had been downed by Polish or allied aircraft scrambled in response to multiple violations of its airspace during a Russian attack on Ukraine.
Nepal army patrols after deadly protests oust PM
Nepali soldiers patrolled the streets of Kathmandu on Wednesday, seeking to restore order after protesters set parliament ablaze and forced the prime minister to quit in the worst violence to hit the Himalayan nation in two decades.
Australia to deploy fleet of underwater strike drones
Australia said Wednesday it will deploy a US$1.1 billion fleet of "Ghost Shark" underwater attack drones to bolster its firepower in a "threatening" regional landscape.
Pacific Islands leaders kick off summit clouded by China tensions
Pacific Islands leaders opened an influential summit in the Solomons on Wednesday, with nations split over China's growing role in the region and alleged meddling in the meeting.
US Supreme Court to hear Trump tariff case in November
The US Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to hear arguments in November on the legality of President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, after his administration asked for an expedited ruling on the issue.
Former Meta researchers testify company buried child safety studies
Meta systematically suppressed internal research highlighting serious child safety risks on its virtual reality platforms, according to allegations from current and former employees who testified to Congress on Tuesday.
Trump issues rare rebuke to Netanyahu over Qatar strikes
President Donald Trump gave Benjamin Netanyahu a rare slap on the wrist Tuesday over Israel's strikes against Hamas in Qatar, as he insisted he played no role in the attack by one close US ally against another.
Bolsonaro on brink of conviction in Brazil coup trial
Two judges in Brazilian ex-president Jair Bolsonaro's coup trial voted Tuesday to convict him, with three others yet to give their verdicts in a case that has angered the right-winger's US ally Donald Trump.
Hong Kong legislature to vote on same-sex partnerships bill
Hong Kong lawmakers are expected to vote Wednesday on whether to grant limited rights to same-sex couples, as fears grow in the LGBTQ community that even this narrow equality bid could be sunk by conservative pro-Beijing voices.