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Under-fire Brazil Senate scraps immunity bid
Brazil's Senate on Wednesday quashed a bid to expand criminal immunity for lawmakers after the proposal unleashed mass protests over the weekend.

Donald and Bradley tout respect, trade jabs at Ryder Cup opening ceremony
Captains Luke Donald and Keegan Bradley voiced respect but took their shots on Wednesday in Ryder Cup opening ceremony comments.

Escalatorgate: Trump demands probe into UN 'triple sabotage'
US President Donald Trump demanded an investigation Wednesday into what he called "triple sabotage" after an escalator, teleprompter and sound system malfunctioned as addressed the United Nations.

New Syria leader warns on Israel attacks on UN charm mission
Syria's new leader warned Wednesday that Israel's persistent attacks put his country and the region at risk, on a landmark UN visit where the former jihadist sought to charm with his moderation.

In first, China unveils specific emissions targets
China on Wednesday issued its first ever absolute targets for cutting planet-warming gases, a landmark pledge from the world's top polluter as the United States doubles down on fossil fuels and Europe falters.

Alvarez hat-trick helps Atletico edge Rayo thriller
Julian Alvarez scored a hat-trick to snatch Atletico Madrid a thrilling 3-2 win over Rayo Vallecano in La Liga on Wednesday.

Con job? Climate change is my job, says island nation leader
US President Donald Trump may dismiss climate change as a "con job" -- but for the leader of tiny St. Kitts and Nevis, its toll is unmistakable: land swallowed, homes battered, and livelihoods threatened.

US stocks fall again while Alibaba gains on big AI push
Wall Street stocks retreated for a second straight session Wednesday while oil prices moved higher as Chinese online retail giant Alibaba surged on new AI investments.

Forest denied winning European return by Antony, Roma down Nice
Antony's late goal denied Nottingham Forest a winning return to European football as Real Betis grabbed a 2-2 draw in their Europa League opener on Wednesday, while Roma won at Nice.

Postecoglou's Forest held by Antony's Betis on European return
Antony denied Ange Postecoglou his first win as Nottingham Forest manager by claiming Real Betis a 2-2 Europa League draw on Wednesday, as the English side returned to continental competition for the first time in 30 years.

Eze nets first goal as Arsenal join Man City in League Cup last 16
Eberechi Eze scored his first Arsenal goal as the Gunners beat Port Vale 2-0 to reach the League Cup fourth round, alongside Manchester City, Tottenham and Newcastle on Wednesday.

Guardians' Fry has facial fractures after taking fastball to face
Cleveland Guardians designated hitter David Fry has multiple facial fractures but won't need surgery after fouling a fastball from Detroit hurler Tarik Skubal off his face on Tuesday night.

Giants to go with rookie QB Dart, bench NFL veteran Wilson
New York Giants coach Brian Daboll confirmed Wednesday that NFL rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart will start against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, saying it was his decision to bench veteran Russell Wilson.

Police clashes mar rally for Uganda opposition leader Bobi Wine
A rally celebrating Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine's candidacy in next year's election on Wednesday was marred by clashes with police, as political repression intensifies.
Trump new Gaza 'peace' plan presented to Arab, Muslim leaders: envoy
US President Donald Trump has presented a plan to end the Gaza war in a meeting with Arab and Muslim leaders this week, his envoy said Wednesday, as Gaza's civil defence agency reported dozens killed in Israeli attacks.

China unveils steady but restrained climate goals
China vowed Wednesday to cut its emissions by 7–10 percent over the next decade, a cautious commitment to climate action from the world's top polluter, as the United States doubles down on fossil fuels and Europe falters.

Trump 'incredibly impatient' with Russia on Ukraine, VP Vance says
US Vice President JD Vance warned Wednesday that Donald Trump was "growing incredibly impatient" with Moscow as Washington's stance on Russia hardens after diplomatic efforts to resolve the war in Ukraine stalled.

France, US tell Iran still chance to avoid nuclear sanctions
French President Emmanuel Macron and a US envoy said Wednesday that Iran still had a last chance to avoid deep UN sanctions if it addresses concerns on its nuclear program.

Big news: Annual eating contest roars to life in Fat Bear Week
Americans exhausted by the firehose of news in 2025 were being offered a brief respite Wednesday, as Fat Bear Week got under way in Alaska.

In UN debut, new Syria leader warns on Israel but backs dialogue
Syria's new leader warned Wednesday that Israel's persistent attacks put the region at risk, but he backed diplomacy as he won support on his UN debut.

Malawi's ex-president Mutharika returns to power in crushing vote win
Malawi's ex-president Peter Mutharika was re-elected to head the impoverished southern African country with nearly 57 percent of votes, the election authority announced Wednesday, following polls dominated by soaring living costs.

Under-fire Brazil senators scrap immunity bid
A commission of Brazilian senators on Wednesday quashed a bid to expand criminal immunity for lawmakers after the proposal unleashed mass protests over the weekend.

Morikawa calls on US Ryder Cup fans 'to go crazy'
Collin Morikawa wants to see New York golf fans bring chaos and craziness when the Ryder Cup begins Friday and hopes teammate Cameron Young fist pumps in a European rival's face.

India see off Bangladesh to book Asia Cup final spot
India secured their place in the Asia Cup final on Wednesday as Abhishek Sharma starred with 75 in a comfortable 41-run win over Bangladesh in Dubai.
UN demands probe after drone 'attack' on Gaza aid flotilla
The United Nations called Wednesday for an investigation into alleged drone attacks against a Gaza-bound aid flotilla that forced Italy to send a frigate to help.

Rubio calls for Russia to stop the 'killing' in Ukraine
The top US diplomat Marco Rubio issued a blunt call to his Russian counterpart to halt the "killing" in Ukraine Wednesday, as Washington's stance on Moscow hardens.

Macron tells Iran president only hours remain to avert nuclear sanctions
French President Emmanuel Macron warned Iran's president there were only "hours left" for a deal on Tehran's nuclear program to avert deep sanctions, even after Masoud Pezeshkian insisted his country does not seek an atomic bomb.
Gaza civil defence says Israeli strikes kill dozens
Gaza's civil defence agency said Israeli forces killed dozens of people across the Palestinian territory on Wednesday, as the military pressed its assault on Gaza City that has displaced hundreds of thousands.

UN humanitarian chief slams impunity in face of Gaza 'horror'
UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher on Wednesday slammed impunity in the face of the "horror" unfolding in Gaza, calling on those with power to stop the "21st-century atrocity."

Danish PM apologises to victims of Greenland forced contraception
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Wednesday apologised in person to victims of a forced contraception programme in Denmark's autonomous territory Greenland that ran for more than three decades.

Planetary health check warns risk of 'destabilising' Earth systems
Humans are gambling the very stability of Earth's life support systems, scientists said Wednesday, warning that ocean acidity was yet another key planetary threshold to be breached.

Typhoon Ragasa slams into south China after killing 14 in Taiwan
Fierce winds, pounding rain and rough seas battered southern China on Wednesday as powerful Typhoon Ragasa made landfall in Guangdong province after killing at least 14 in Taiwan.