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US, Russian bids on Israel-Hamas war fail at Security Council
The UN Security Council on Wednesday failed again to take action on the Israel-Hamas war, with Russia and China vetoing a US-led draft resolution and a text led by Moscow drawing insufficient support.
Dortmund defeat Newcastle to blow group wide open
Borussia Dortmund blew the Champions League's group of death wide open as Felix Nmecha's goal beat Newcastle 1-0 at St James' Park on Wednesday.
Maduro admin launches probe into Venezuela opposition primary
Venezuelan officials on Wednesday opened an investigation into alleged "irregularities" during an opposition primary, which was won last weekend by a candidate banned from holding office by President Nicolas Maduro's government.
PSG outclass Milan to get back on track in Champions League
Kylian Mbappe, Randal Kolo Muani and Lee Kang-in were all on target as Paris Saint-Germain got back to winning ways in the Champions League with an impressive 3-0 home victory against AC Milan on Wednesday.
Haaland bags brace as Man City extend perfect Champions League start
Erling Haaland ended his Champions League goal drought as Manchester City extended their perfect start to the tournament with a 3-1 win at Swiss side Young Boys on Wednesday.
Biden, Australian PM hail alliance on lavish state visit
US President Joe Biden and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hailed Wednesday their shared stand on Israel, Ukraine and China during a state visit aimed at reinforcing a century-old alliance.
Meta quarterly profit more than doubles
Meta on Wednesday reported that its quarterly profit more than doubled from last year's figure to $11.6 billion as ad revenue climbed.
Journalists on the ground share the pain of Gaza
Hundreds of Palestinian journalists have had to flee south from Gaza City and work in fear for their lives in appalling conditions as Israeli air raids pound the territory.
Global stocks mixed as China stimulus lifts Asia
Global stock markets closed mixed on Wednesday as Wall Street tumbled while Europe made small gains -- and Asia rallied on China's plans to boost infrastructure spending.
Biden says Israel must do 'everything' it can to protect civilians
US President Joe Biden said Wednesday that Israel has the right to respond to the October 7 Hamas attack but must do everything it can to protect civilians.
Israel faces growing pressure over Gaza ground operation plans
Israel faced growing international pressure Wednesday to rethink plans for a massive ground operation in Gaza where the Hamas-run health ministry says Israel's relentless bombing campaign has killed 700 people in 24 hours.
Republicans end gridlock as US House elects new speaker
The US House of Representatives finally elected a new speaker on Wednesday, ending weeks of bitter Republican infighting that paralyzed Congress at a time of international and domestic crisis.
Biden says Israel must do 'everything' to protect civilians
US President Joe Biden said Wednesday that Israel has the right to respond to the October 7 Hamas attack but must do everything it can to protect civilians.
'I live for World Cups': Warner peaking at right time
Australia opener David Warner said he "lives for World Cups" after hitting his 22nd ODI century in the 309-run mauling of the Netherlands on Wednesday.
Lopez runs show as Barca beat Shakhtar to keep perfect record
Barcelona continued their perfect start in the Champions League and warmed up for the Clasico at the weekend with a2-1win over Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday.
Israel facing growing pressure over Gaza ground operation plans
Israel faced growing international pressure Wednesday to rethink plans for a massive ground operation in Gaza where it has pressed a relentless bombing campaign that the Hamas-run health ministry says killed 700 people in 24 hours.
Maxwell suffered 'dark thoughts' over World Cup after broken leg
Australia's Glenn Maxwell revealed he had endured "dark thoughts" over his World Cup dream after breaking his leg in a freak accident.
Mike Who? Little-known conservative two steps from US presidency
A virtual unknown beyond the shaded verandas and air-conditioned municipal halls of the Deep South, Louisiana congressman Mike Johnson is emblematic of the broader ideological and partisan divides that shape US politics.
Republicans end weeks of gridlock as US House elects new speaker
Republicans finally rallied behind a new standard-bearer Wednesday as the US House of Representatives elected its 56th speaker -- ending weeks of turmoil and bitter infighting that has paralyzed Congress in a period of international and domestic crisis.
Hurricane Otis cuts off Mexico's battered Acapulco
Mexican authorities rushed to send emergency aid and assess damage in the Pacific beach resort of Acapulco on Wednesday after a powerful hurricane severed communications and road links.
S.African miners return to surface after underground dispute
More than 500 miners who stayed underground for almost three days in a standoff between rival South African labour unions were all brought back to the surface on Wednesday, police said.
Light show at World Cup 'dumbest idea', says Maxwell
Australia's record-breaking batsman Glenn Maxwell blasted mid-match, nightclub-style light shows at the World Cup as "the dumbest idea" on Wednesday, claiming they cause "shocking headaches".
Senegal stops French auction of first president's jewellery
Senegal has stopped a collection of its first president's precious possessions from going under the hammer in France, saying on Wednesday it had reached a "friendly agreement" with the auction house.
US forces in Iraq, Syria face spike in attacks
American and allied forces deployed in Iraq and Syria as part of an international anti-jihadist coalition have been repeatedly targeted by drone and missile attacks this month.
Global stocks hold line as China stimulus lifts Asia
Global stock markets held the line Wednesday as Wall Street and Europe made small gains, while Asia rallied after China unveiled plans for $137 billion (129 billion euro) in extra debt to boost infrastructure spending.
UK police officers fired over black athletes' stop and search
Two London police officers were fired Wednesday after a disciplinary hearing found them guilty of gross misconduct during the stop and search of two black professional sprinters, in the latest scandal to hit Britain's biggest force.
Sudan rival generals to resume US and Saudi-led talks on ending war
The Sudanese army and paramilitaries -- at war with each other for six months -- said Wednesday they had accepted an invitation to resume US- and Saudi-brokered negotiations.
Gaza hospitals in crisis as Israel-Hamas conflict rages on
Gaza's hospitals were facing "complete collapse", Palestinian medics warned Wednesday as the UN said supplies were running critically low and the Hamas-run health ministry reported 700 deaths in Israeli strikes in 24 hours.
Argentina veteran Cubelli returns for Rugby World Cup third place play-off
Experienced scrum-half Tomas Cubelli is one of three changes made by Argentina head coach Michael Cheika for Friday's Rugby World Cup third place play-off with England to the side that began the semi-final with New Zealand.
European dreams fuel football fever in small Kosovo town
The Europa Conference League may not be the highest level of European football but there is a small town in Kosovo where it has taken on the enormity of the World Cup.
Biden, Australian PM hail stand against Hamas, Putin
US President Joe Biden welcomed Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to the White House for a lavish state visit Wednesday with the two leaders hailing their shared stand on the Israel-Hamas conflict, Ukraine and China.
Maxwell, Warner star as Australia hand Dutch record World Cup rout
Glenn Maxwell's fastest World Cup century off 40 balls and 104 by David Warner led Australia to a record World Cup 309-run rout of the Netherlands on Wednesday for their third straight victory at the tournament.