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Rubio pushes extraditions, anti-drug fight in Ecuador
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Ecuador Wednesday to press the fight against "narco-terrorists" who have transformed the country into one of Latin America's most violent.
Belgium raids illicit cigarette factory in push to stub out growing trade
The smell of tobacco hung thick in the air as dozens of customs officers on Wednesday raided an illicit cigarette factory in a warehouse in Belgium -- a growing hub for counterfeit producers.
Amboss and Aureo Connect the Lightning Network to Mexico's Banking System
Businesses and individuals anywhere in the world can now send payments that arrive as pesos in a Mexican bank account in seconds
Vuelta debutant Brennan claims fifth victory on stage 17
Sprint king Matthew Brennan claimed a fifth Vuelta a Espana stage victory on Wednesday as he edged a bunch sprint in Seville to win the 17th stage.
Brent oil passes $100 on Mideast flare-up, stoking inflation fears
International oil benchmark Brent spiked above $100 a barrel Wednesday for the first time since late July following renewed US-Iran hostilities in the Middle East, stoking fears of widespread price rises and interest rate hikes.
US had warmest summer on record: climate agency
The contiguous United States endured its hottest summer since modern records began, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Wednesday, in the latest sign of a warming trend driven by human-caused climate change.
Israeli settlement winemaker defiant after UK-led trade sanctions
Britain has said it will have nothing more from Israeli settlement businesses like Psagot winery in the occupied West Bank. But on Wednesday, as the clink of bottles mingled with chatter from customers, some armed with automatic weapons, the owners were defiant.
Meta tests fact-check replacement in Latin America
Meta said Wednesday it had begun testing Community Notes in 16 Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America, a step toward replacing the professional fact-checking program it runs with partner organizations across the region.
Josh Kerr: I pick my races and never get 'greedy'
World mile record holder Josh Kerr says he "loves racing" and he aims to sign off a spectacular season with victory at the Ultimate Championship this weekend -- but he shrugged off criticism from his old foe Jakob Ingebrigtsen.
Soviet brutality, ideology backdrop of controversial Venice film
Ambitious in its scale and style and dogged by controversy, "Dau" by filmmaker Ilya Khrzhanovsky revisits decades of Soviet Union totalitarianism through the eyes of one of the 20th century's great physicists.
Carrick confident Man Utd can go far in 'magical' Champions League
Michael Carrick believes Manchester United are strong enough to compete with Europe's best on their return to the Champions League for the first time in three years.
McIlroy predicts player exodus after LIV files for bankruptcy protection
Rory McIlroy predicts players will opt to leave LIV Golf after the breakaway tour filed for bankruptcy protection, saying the upheaval could be positive for the sport's "ecosystem".
France far right expels policeman member over racist remarks
France's main far-right party has expelled a member who is a policeman after body cam footage of him making racist comments sparked outrage ahead of presidential elections it hopes to win next year.
Global Multi-Asset Broker FP Markets Secures UAE CMA Category 5 Licence
Global multi-asset Forex and CFD broker FP Markets has been granted a Category 5 Licence by the UAE’s Capital Market Authority (CMA), formerly the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA), adding to the Australian-founded broker’s global regulatory footprint and marking a strategic step into the UAE market.
Pakistan collapse to 133 all out against England in 3rd Test
Pakistan slumped to 133 all out on the opening day of the third Test at Edgbaston on Wednesday after the latest in a series of woeful batting displays that have marred their tour of England.
Brent oil passes $100 on Mideast flare-up, stoking inflation worries
International oil benchmark Brent spiked above $100 a barrel Wednesday for the first time since late July following renewed US-Iran hostilities in the Middle East, stoking fears of widespread price rises and interest rate hikes.
Heat forces French champagne makers to stiffen their drink
Drinking this year's champagne might give you a heftier headache as France's record heatwaves are forcing some producers to up the alcohol levels, industry officials said Wednesday.
'Nothing left': thousands in Yemen flee deadly Houthi clashes
Salama Saeed and her son fled for their lives when shelling and gunfire from Yemen's Houthi rebels engulfed their village, forcing her to leave other children behind.
Iran war drives oil prices to $100 per barrel as Tehran strikes ships
Iran said it attacked more than a dozen vessels trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, as fresh fighting with the United States drove oil prices above $100 per barrel.
Spain endured hottest summer on record: weather agency
Mainland Spain endured its hottest summer since records began in 1961, with an unprecedented 61 heatwave days across June, July and August, national weather agency AEMET said on Wednesday.
Pakistan collapse to 100-7 against England in 3rd Test
Pakistan slumped to 100-7 at lunch on the opening day of the third Test at Edgbaston on Wednesday after yet another dramatic collapse during their sorry tour of England.
'A celebration': Amsterdam museum unveils Kusama show weeks after death
More than 300 works by Japanese contemporary artist Yayoi Kusama go on display in Amsterdam from Friday, an exhibit that has become a tribute to the "polka dot queen" who died last month.
Workers, migrants focus of documentaries by Oscar winners at Venice
Fifty years after Barbara Kopple first tackled the topic of labour rights, workers in the United States are still struggling to get their due, the filmmaker said as her latest film premiered at the Venice Film Festival.
IC Markets Australia Wins People's Choice Forex Broker Innovation Award at the 2026 Finder Innovation Awards
IC Markets Australia is proud to announce it has been named the winner of the People's Choice Forex Broker Innovation Award in the 2026 Finder Innovation Awards program.
Nepal seeks survivors two weeks after deadly floods
Nepali rescuers clung to hopes of finding survivors trapped in hydropower tunnels on Wednesday, two weeks after deadly flooding triggered by a glacial mountain collapse.
Brent oil tops $100 on Mideast flare-up, fanning inflation fears
Brent oil, the international benchmark, jumped above $100 a barrel Wednesday for the first time since the end of July on a fresh flare-up in the Middle East war, adding to concerns over high inflation.
Bangladesh measles crisis kills more than 1,000 children
The death toll from a measles outbreak in Bangladesh has topped 1,000 children since March, health officials said Wednesday, admitting failures in a vaccination drive that could have saved lives.
EU wants to edge out China in public contracts
The European Union on Wednesday proposed new rules to encourage member states to choose domestic companies over Chinese bidders in government contracts.
Pakistan collapse to 26-4 against England in 3rd Test
Pakistan slumped to 26-4 in the third Test at Edgbaston on Wednesday after yet another collapse during their sorry tour of England, with Ollie Robinson and Jofra Archer taking two wickets each.
Google unveils 13 bn euro AI expansion in Finland
Google will invest at least 13 billion euros in data centres and other digital infrastructure to power its AI ambitions in Finland, in what the US tech giant called Wednesday its biggest single investment in Europe.
EU helps cities tighten screws on Airbnb, holiday rentals
European cities will gain more leeway to curb short-term rentals such as Airbnb under plans aimed at bringing down housing costs in tourism hotspots put forward by the EU Wednesday.
Singapore's hefty ministerial pay hikes draw mixed feelings
Singaporeans expressed mixed reactions on Wednesday over hefty pay raises for political leaders, with some saying the demands of governing justified the bump while others questioned their scale and called for transparency.