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Pakistan pressed over charges against journalists
Reporters Without Borders on Wednesday demanded that Pakistani prosecutors dismiss accusations against two journalists that could theoretically carry the death penalty, adding to US criticism of a crackdown.
Dozens of migrants dead, fears for hundreds missing in Greece shipwreck
At least 79 migrants died after their boat sank off the Peloponnese, Greece's coastguard said Wednesday, as concern mounted that the death toll could rise much higher.
No respite for Sudan civilians two months into brutal war
Army warplanes bombed the Sudanese city of El Obeid Wednesday, as the country prepared to mark two months since a power struggle between rival generals plunged the country into devastating conflict.
Germany takes aim at China in first national security blueprint
Germany on Wednesday called China a "partner, competitor and systemic rival" in its first national security strategy, accusing Beijing of repeatedly acting against the European giant's interests in a bid to reshape the global order.
Italy bids farewell to Berlusconi with state funeral
Devotees of former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi bid him farewell in Milan on Wednesday at a state funeral for the controversial billionaire, which closes a 30-year chapter in the country's history.
Saudi's MBS heads to France, Macron seeks shift on Ukraine
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was on Wednesday heading to France where he will meet President Emmanuel Macron, with Paris seeking intensified support from the oil-rich kingdom for Ukraine against Russia's invasion.
Thousands of Italians gather for Berlusconi state funeral
Devotees of former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi flocked to Milan Wednesday to say farewell at a state funeral for the controversial billionaire, which closes a 30-year chapter in the country's history.
Blinken to seek to 'responsibly manage' tense ties on rare China trip
Secretary of State Antony Blinken will urge open communication to "responsibly manage" high tensions with China when he pays a rare visit to Beijing this weekend, US officials said.
Japan ex-soldiers deny sex abuse in high-profile case
Four of the five Japanese ex-soldiers accused of sexually abusing a colleague in a widely followed case denied the allegations on Wednesday despite a previous apology to the victim, reports said.
Erdogan dampens hopes of Sweden joining NATO in July
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday rebuffed growing international pressure on Ankara to ratify Sweden's NATO membership bid before the Western defence alliance meets in July.
EU lawmakers approve plan on bloc's future AI rules
EU lawmakers voted Wednesday to adopt a key text forming the basis of a future law regulating artificial intelligence systems like ChatGPT, while aiming to foster innovation in the technology.
'They hated her': Russia jails Navalny ally to 7.5 years
An ally of jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was sentenced Wednesday to seven and a half years in prison on "extremism" charges as Moscow cracks down on dissent during its military campaign in Ukraine.
Lebanon lawmakers fail to elect president at 12th attempt
Lawmakers in crisis-hit Lebanon on Wednesday failed for a 12th time to elect a new president, with bitter divisions between the powerful Iran-backed Hezbollah and its opponents marring the vote.
Deadly Russian missile strikes hit Ukraine
Deadly Russian missile strikes hit southern and eastern Ukraine on Wednesday as Ukrainian air defences fought back against Moscow's intensified attacks.
Russian missile attack kills three in Ukraine's Odesa
At least three people were killed and 13 wounded in a Russian missile attack on the southern Ukrainian port city of Odesa early Wednesday, authorities said.
Blinken urges open lines of communication with China
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called Wednesday for open lines of communication as he spoke with China's foreign minister, ahead of planned face-to-face discussions in Beijing.
'I love him:' At Trump golf club, supporters undeterred after arraignment
They drank beer, shouted "We love you," and even sang "Happy Birthday" -- several hundred Donald Trump fans greeted their idol Tuesday at his New Jersey golf club after the former US president's historic arraignment on federal charges.
Fed expected to skip June interest rate hike but leave door open to later increase
The Federal Reserve will announce Wednesday if it will press ahead with an 11th straight interest rate hike to tackle high inflation or skip an increase to give policymakers more time to take stock of the US economy.
Two killed in shooting at Japan army training range
Two soldiers were killed and a third wounded when a fellow recruit opened fire at a training range in central Japan on Wednesday, the military said.
Italy says goodbye to ex-PM Silvio Berlusconi
Italy prepared to say farewell to former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi Wednesday, with thousands of people expected at the billionaire tycoon's state funeral in Milan.
Before a federal judge, Trump denies mishandling US secrets
Donald Trump pleaded not guilty Tuesday to dozens of criminal counts of mishandling some of the US government's most sensitive secrets and scheming to prevent their return, in a historic first court appearance as a federal defendant.
US backs concerns as lawmakers seek to punish S.Africa over Russia
The White House said Tuesday it shared concerns over South Africa's relationship with Russia after lawmakers called for the longtime US partner's expulsion from a major trade pact.
Colombian nanny scandal takes ever stranger plot twists
A political scandal in Colombia that erupted with claims of the alleged illegal wiretapping of a presidential aide's nanny, comes to a head this week with those involved due to give evidence to prosecutors.
Putin claims Ukraine sees major losses in counterattack, Kyiv eyes gains
President Vladimir Putin claimed Tuesday that Ukraine's casualties in its much-anticipated counteroffensive were ten times higher than Moscow's even as Kyiv said it was making gains and "moving forward".
NATO chief hopes Ukraine offensive will force Russia to negotiate
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg told US President Joe Biden at the White House on Tuesday that Western-backed Ukraine is "making progress" in its offensive to push Russia back from occupied territories.
Biden extends protection for Central Americans, Nepalese in US
President Joe Biden's administration said Tuesday that the United States would not deport for another 18 months hundreds of thousands of people from El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua and Nepal, reversing a move by Donald Trump.
France says uncovers major disinformation campaign by Russia
France on Tuesday said it had uncovered a major Russian disinformation campaign which involved posting false news items disguised as articles by prominent media, in a "hybrid" war waged by Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine.
Putin claims Ukraine suffered 'catastrophic' losses in counter attack
President Vladimir Putin claimed Tuesday that Ukraine was suffering massive losses in its long-awaited counter-offensive against Russian forces in Ukraine, saying Kyiv's casualties were ten times higher than Moscow's.
Floating island plan for French Riviera dropped after ecological concerns
Backers of a controversial private floating island intended to anchor off the French Riviera said Tuesday they were abandoning the project in the face of opposition from local politicians and environmental groups.
UN chief seeks to streamline troubled Mali peacekeeping mission
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called Tuesday for maintaining but streamlining a peacekeeping mission in troubled Mali, whose military leaders have clashed with the West and turned to Russia.
UN secures insurance to pump oil from decaying tanker off Yemen
The UN has secured insurance coverage allowing it to pump more than one million barrels of oil from a decaying tanker anchored off war-torn Yemen that poses the risk of a catastrophic spillage.
Trump to surrender to face charges in secret documents case
Donald Trump was due to surrender Tuesday to face dozens of felony charges of mishandling US government secrets, in the most serious yet of a firestorm of criminal probes threatening to derail his bid to win back the White House.