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Ukraine takes Russia fight to 'scorching sands' of Sahel
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Hurricane Isaias strengthens en route to US Gulf Coast
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Chinese AI tool pulled to prevent 'misuse' after South Korea hacks
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US activists deploy poll volunteers over Trump intimidation fears
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Asian stocks mostly up as traders weigh AI, oil dips after surge
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Saint Laurent designer Vaccarello leaves after glittering decade
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Walking through flames: orangutans rescued in Indonesia fires
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'Tough to stay here': Nepal flood survivors wait for homes
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LeBron shines in pre-season debut for re-tooled 76ers
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Malaysia closes schools in capital, parts of country due to haze
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Okinawa resolution calls for revision of US forces pact after murder
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Buccaneers stun Cowboys for first win of NFL season
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Verdict expected Friday in Mexico trial over murders of Australia, US surfers
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Activists hope trial will stop 'forever chemicals' at Italy plant
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New York mayor says asking Trump to withdraw ICE after shooting
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Guardians rally for 9-5 victory over White Sox to stay alive in MLB playoffs
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Walking through flames: orangutan rescued in Indonesia fires
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Asian stocks mixed amid AI concerns, oil dips after surge
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James shines in pre-season debut for re-tooled 76ers
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Wallabies expect fast-paced All Blacks in Bledisloe opener
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Fuel, fertilizer costs strain US farmers' support for Republicans in midterms
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Tech scammer Elizabeth Holmes focus of documentary by absurdist Nathan Fielder
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Trump's 'super intelligence' rebrand to sell AI faces uphill battle
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Climate hopes shift from politics to the courts
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Fiji demands US provide evidence Chinese official paid bribes for Beijing
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Will Nobel Peace Prize pick make waves at the White House?
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More than just football: How scandal-tainted City led Manchester's rebirth
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Trump rules out new Iran attack before US midterm elections
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Record Eden Park streak creates tension for All Blacks
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Far-right influencer shows Israel's coarse political turn
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EU trade chief seeks 'tangible outcomes' in China talks
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Seals and sea lions get hearing tested at Australia zoo
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Man City face Anfield cauldron after guilty Premier League verdicts
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Mourinho's Real Madrid playing catch-up in Clasico countdown
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CNN, MS Now, Politico urge judge to extend White House access
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Joy as USS Lincoln back home after troubled Gulf deployment
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Trump administration to launch new vaccine research center
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OpenAI says Iran, Russia influence ops busted
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Russian strikes kill 30 in Ukraine frontline city, talks set in US
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Anthropic bans 'cruel' behavior against its Claude AI
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US military to livestream firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter
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Anne Carson's Nobel literature prize 'a proud moment for Canada': PM
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Aces star Wilson wins record-extending fifth WNBA MVP
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Montagliani to seek CONCACAF re-election in boost for Infantino: reports
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Undefeated 49ers seek Seahawks revenge
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Oil surges, stocks sink on jitters over US plans in Iran war
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Madrid mourns evicted retiree, 'icon' of Spain housing protests
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John Cena and Jessica Biel hit the gas in 'Matchbox: The Movie'
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OpenAI revenue gap report rattles AI stocks
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US, Ukrainians, Europeans to discuss 'new ideas' to end war
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Biden under pressure as Democratic panic rises
Joe Biden scrambled Wednesday to save his reelection bid, with pressure mounting on him to pull out following a disastrous debate showing, and the president himself reportedly saying the coming days could be make-or-break.
Belarus frees 'some political prisoners': exiled opposition leader
Reclusive Belarus on Monday freed five political prisoners in a rare amnesty by President Alexander Lukashenko, who has waged a crackdown on opponents throughout his three-decade rule.
Labour predicted to oust Tories in UK election
Britain's political leaders made a final frantic push for votes Wednesday on the last day of an election campaign expected to return a Labour government after 14 years of Conservative rule.
European stocks advance on French election hopes
Eurozone stock markets rallied Wednesday and the euro rose on hopes France could avoid a far-right majority in looming polls, while London also gained ground on the eve of its general election.
Bailed Indian opposition leader to return as chief minister
A top Indian opposition leader is set to return as chief minister of Jharkhand state, days after he was released from prison on bail, a key party official said Wednesday.
Turkey summons German envoy in row over Demiral's nationalist gesture
Turkey on Wednesday summoned Germany's ambassador over a row that erupted due to Turkish defender Merih Demiral making an alleged ultra-nationalist gesture as he celebrated scoring in the win against Austria at Euro 2024.
Putin, Xi vie for influence at Central Asian summit
The leaders of Russia and China were in Kazakhstan on Wednesday for a regional summit, seeking to harden anti-Western alliances and press their influence in the strategic Central Asian region.
French PM urges united front to stop far-right takeover
France's prime minister on Wednesday urged voters to form a united front to block the far right in legislative elections, warning the anti-immigration party of Marine Le Pen was the only faction capable of winning an absolute majority.
Russia advances in east, kills five in Dnipro strikes
Russia said Wednesday its forces had captured a district in the key hilltop town of Chasiv Yar near Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine, where Moscow has been pressing for months.
Labour predicted to eject Tories in UK election
Britain's political leaders made a final push for votes Wednesday on the last day of an election campaign expected to return a Labour government after 14 years of Conservative rule.
Only far right can win absolute majority, French PM warns
The far-right National Rally (RN) is the only party capable of winning an absolute majority in France's legislative elections, Prime Minister Gabriel Attal said Wednesday, urging voters to block their rise to power.
UEFA investigates Turkey defender Demiral for far-right gesture
UEFA said Wednesday it had opened a probe into Turkey defender Merih Demiral for celebrating a goal in the team's 2-1 win against Austria at Euro 2024 with an allegedly ultra-nationalist salute.
Johnson tries to fire up flagging campaign as UK election looms
Ex-prime minister Boris Johnson tried to rally the Conservative party faithful as UK politicians on Wednesday spent a final day campaigning ahead of the general election.
Markets track Wall St records as Powell revives rate hopes
Asian and European stocks rose Wednesday following fresh records on Wall Street after Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell fanned hopes of an interest rate cut by saying the battle against inflation had made "progress" and the job market was cooling.
Kenya police say over 270 arrested for criminal acts during Tuesday protests
Kenyan police said they have arrested more than 270 people masquerading as protesters who are suspected of going on a criminal rampage during anti-government rallies on Tuesday.
Reformist, ultraconservative in Iran presidential runoff
Iranians will vote on Friday in a presidential runoff pitting the reformist Masoud Pezeshkian against ultraconservative anti-Western former nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili.
Keir Starmer: Britain's next prime minister?
Labour leader Keir Starmer is a former human rights lawyer turned-state prosecutor whose ruthless ambition and formidable work ethic look set to propel him to Britain's highest political office.
All change? Labour tipped to oust Tories at UK election
Britain looks likely to see a change of government this week, swinging leftwards back to the centre ground and the Labour party after 14 years of right-wing Conservative rule.
Growing discontent amid dollar, fuel shortages in resource-rich Bolivia
Bolivian long-haul driver Gerardo Salluco prepares to spend his second night in a snaking queue of buses, waiting for fuel at a service station under military guard.
Haiti PM vows 'transparency' to population traumatized by gangs
Garry Conille, a medical doctor by training who once briefly served as Haiti's prime minister, says he never hesitated to return home to take up the post once again.
White House fights anxiety over Biden's future
Democrats shocked by Joe Biden's dismal debate performance urged the US president Tuesday to be transparent about his mental fitness as he faced the first call from his own side to drop out of the election.
Biden, facing tempest at home, devotes time to S.Africa leader
US President Joe Biden on Tuesday congratulated South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa on winning a new term, devoting time to a key if complicated relationship despite a political storm in Washington.
Second contingent of police coming to Haiti in 'coming weeks': PM
A second contingent of the Kenya-led multinational policing mission in Haiti will arrive "in the coming weeks," Prime Minister Garry Conille told AFP on Tuesday.
Stakes high for Haiti as Kenya forces deploy
Haiti's leaders face a high-stakes balancing act as Kenyan forces arrive in the violence-wracked country, where security is desperately needed and the new, unelected government must also win over ordinary Haitians.
White House fights anxiety over Biden's health
Democrats shocked by Joe Biden's dismal debate performance urged the US president Tuesday to be transparent about his mental fitness as he faced the first call from his own side to drop out of the election.
Judge postpones Trump's New York sentencing to September 18
A judge postponed Tuesday Donald Trump's sentencing for covering up hush money payments until September 18, the first fallout of a Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity, pushing it to after the Republican convention.
Philippines says it agrees with China to 'de-escalate' South China Sea tensions
The Philippines and China agreed on Tuesday to "de-escalate tensions" over the South China Sea, Manila said, following a violent clash in the disputed waters last month.
Biden, aides urged to be open about his health
Democrats shocked by Joe Biden's dismal debate performance urged the US president Tuesday to be transparent about his mental fitness as he faced the first call from his own side to drop out of the election.
Thousands of Palestinians flee as Israel pounds Gaza
Palestinians fled parts of southern Gaza in droves on Tuesday as Israeli forces ordered evacuations and launched deadly strikes amid clashes with militants.
80% of Gazans now displaced: UN humanitarian coordinator
The UN humanitarian coordinator for Gaza said Tuesday that 1.9 million people -- 80 percent of the territory's population -- were now displaced, adding she was "deeply concerned" by reports of new evacuation orders for Khan Yunis.
Tear gas, rocks, and looting: Kenya police and protesters clash
Crowds in Kenya's capital Nairobi lobbed rocks and looted businesses as police officers fired tear gas in scattered violence during fresh anti-government protests Tuesday following last month's deadly demonstrations.
US to provide $2.3 bn in new security aid for Ukraine
The United States will provide a new $2.3 billion security assistance package for Ukraine that will include key air defense and anti-tank weapons, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Tuesday.