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'People, not robots': Ukraine's soldiers justify human role amid drone revolution
As the first ray of sun hit on an unexpectedly frosty August morning, a few hundred just-graduated Ukrainian paratroopers were traipsing across a corn and rapeseed field, preparing for their first jump.
Kyiv's desperate vendors persevere outside obliterated flea market
On the scorching asphalt besides what was once a bustling Kyiv flea market, vendors were trying to sell the remains of their stock, ravaged by a Russian missile strike.
'Ray of hope': Gaza seed bank rebuilds after wartime destruction
From a small makeshift tent in the central Gaza Strip, a dedicated team works to carefully store and document some of the war-shattered territory's most precious commodities: local seeds.
'More confrontational': Iran's new hardline security leadership
Earlier this month Iranian supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei reshuffled Tehran's top security team, putting his own personal stamp on the appointments and readying the Islamic republic for a long-term confrontation with the United States.
UK summons Israeli envoy over West Bank settlement project
Britain said on Wednesday it had summoned Israel's charge d'affaires and demanded a halt to a major West Bank settlement project after Israeli authorities opened bidding for more than 1,200 homes in the area.
Trump vows 'tremendous' economic costs on Iran partners
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was launching a major new campaign to target Iran's economy, threatening "tremendous" punishment on any country that helps or does business with the Islamic republic.
Trump's devoted 'human printer' in media glare
She is a near-constant presence at US President Donald Trump's side, but until recently his ultra-loyal aide Natalie Harp had managed to stay out of the spotlight.
Germany, France, UN condemn far-right Israeli minister's 'inhumane' Gaza remarks
Germany, France and the UN on Wednesday condemned remarks by Israel's far-right national security minister, who declared that Israel should kill "30 or 40" people every night in the Palestinian territory of Gaza.
As election looms, Netanyahu puts Turkey in Israel's crosshairs
After more than two years of ordering on Israel's enemies across the Middle East, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, facing a tough re-election fight, is zeroing in on another perceived villain -- Turkey.
Kyiv's ex-defence chief makes risky bet by venturing into electoral grounds
Even supporters of Ukraine's former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov, gathered outside the parliament in Kyiv on Wednesday, felt uneasy about his risky bet: entering the political fray with a call for wartime elections.
Trump says will meet North Korea's Kim later this year
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he would meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un later this year, in what would be their first encounter of Trump's second term.
Stocks waver, dollar drops as US Treasury moves to lower bond yields
Stock markets rose on Wednesday and the dollar fell sharply after the US Treasury signalled action to push down government bond yields, easing fears that higher borrowing costs would weigh on economic growth worldwide.
Ukraine MPs approve new defence minister after divisive reshuffle
Ukraine's lawmakers approved the country's new defence minister on Wednesday, a month after a reshuffle that triggered a public backlash after the dismissal of his popular predecessor Mykhailo Fedorov.
North Korea leader's sister says 'unaware' of reported Kim-Trump communication
The powerful sister of Kim Jong Un said Wednesday she was "unaware" of reported communication between her brother and Donald Trump, after the US president hinted at contact with the North Korean leader, but said ties between the two remained "excellent".
Russia, Ukraine exchange 103 captured soldiers each
Russia and Ukraine each handed over 103 captured soldiers on Wednesday, both countries said, in the latest exchange between the warring sides.
US socialists score shock Florida win as Trump picks stumble
The left wing of the Democratic Party on Wednesday celebrated its latest stunning upset with a US Senate primary win in Florida, extending its insurgent streak into President Donald Trump's home state as voters rejected several of his preferred Republican candidates in other primaries.
Iran warns Gulf countries against helping US after UAE cuts trade ties
Iran's armed forces warned Gulf countries against assisting the US military on Wednesday, hours after the United Arab Emirates announced it was severing economic ties with Tehran following new attacks on shipping.
As election nears, Israelis fear polarisation could spark violence
Warnings are multiplying that violence could break out between rival political camps ahead of Israel's October 27 election, with powerful figures including top government ministers accused of incitement against opponents.
Oil rises, stocks waver amid tech sell-off
Stock markets mostly fell and oil prices climbed further on Wednesday as higher global bond yields, fuelled by inflation and debt concerns, took a heavy toll on technology stocks.
ICC says US sanctions 'flagrant attack' on court independence
The International Criminal Court on Wednesday lashed out at the United States after Washington slapped sanctions on President Tomoko Akane, calling it a "flagrant attack" on the court's independence.
UK PM unveils plan to help rough sleepers off streets by Christmas
New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham unveiled plans Wednesday to offer those sleeping rough a route off the streets by Christmas, as part of his bid to curb national homelessness.
Pakistan govt to challenge court on moving ex-PM Khan to private hospital
Pakistan's government will challenge the Supreme Court's order to move jailed former prime minister Imran Khan to a private hospital for medical checks, the law minister said late Tuesday.
Palestinian-American hoists US flag on home besieged by settlers
A Palestinian-American has raised the US flag on his home besieged by Israeli settlers, as the United States renewed criticism of the siege that has generated condemnation around the world.
Tech leads losses as Asian stocks track Wall St selloff
Technology stocks were back in the crosshairs of investors Wednesday, taking another heavy blow from a spike in bond yields, rising oil prices, persistent inflation and dimming hopes for a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
US, South Korea cut drills short after Trump criticism
Annual war games between South Korea and the United States will end around a week earlier than planned, both countries said on Wednesday, after US President Donald Trump ordered the "inappropriate and hostile" drills scaled back.
'American Doctor' shows brutality of conflict in Gaza
Mark Perlmutter has treated patients hit by natural disaster and conflicts across 30 countries, including in his native United States. Yet, nothing prepared him for the horrors he would witness under Israeli bombardment.
Turkey rejects Israeli claims after strike on Syria air base
Turkey rejected on Wednesday Israeli allegations that it posed a threat by preparing to send troops to a base in Syria, which was hit in a strike that the United States blamed on Israel.
Israel blames Turkey after strike on Syria air base
Turkey rejected on Wednesday Israeli allegations that it posed a threat by preparing to send troops to a base in Syria, which was hit in a strike that the United States blamed on Israel.
UN atomic watchdog says found tons of nuclear material at Syria site
The head of the UN's nuclear watchdog said Tuesday its inspectors had found several tons of nuclear material in Syria, at a site Damascus reported to the agency last month.
Ecuadoran diplomat enters race to be next UN chief
Ecuador's Ivonne A-Baki, a diplomat who represented Quito in the United States, has entered the race to lead the UN, the head of the General Assembly said in a letter Tuesday.
France to expel two Iranian diplomats: foreign minister
Paris will expel two Iranian diplomats posted in France in retaliation for Iran banning two French diplomats in the embassy in Tehran, the French foreign minister said on Tuesday.
US moves to open vast tracts of pristine forests to logging
President Donald Trump's administration on Tuesday proposed a rule change that would open 44 million acres of wild, undisturbed forest for road construction and logging.