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IOC says will explore pathway for return of Russia, Belarus athletes
The International Olympic Committee, ignoring calls from Ukraine to ban Russian and Belarusian athletes from next year's Paris Summer Olympics, said Wednesday that a pathway for their athletes' participation should be "further explored".
Ditherer or deal-maker? Jury's out on Scholz's tank brinksmanship
Despite accusations of cowardice and dithering, Chancellor Olaf Scholz has stood firm on taking his time to weigh up a decision before finally announcing on Wednesday that Germany would supply Leopard tanks to Ukraine.
US, Germany approve long-awaited heavy tanks for Ukraine
The United States announced Wednesday that it will provide heavy tanks to help Ukraine repel Russia's invasion, mirroring a similar move by Germany in the face of dire warnings from Moscow.
Ukraine's Odessa wins UNESCO status despite Russia opposition
UNESCO on Wednesday added the historic centre of Ukraine's port city of Odessa, often described as "the pearl of the Black Sea", to its World Heritage List, overcoming opposition from Russia.
Like Germany, US will provide heavy tanks to Ukraine
The United States announced Wednesday that it will provide 31 Abrams tanks to help Ukraine repel Russia's invasion, mirroring a similar move by Germany in the face of dire warnings from Moscow.
Stocks slip before US economic updates
European and US stock markets slid on Wednesday as investors reacted to underwhelming company earnings and braced for economic growth data in the United States.
UK reviews rules after row over Wagner lawsuit against journalist
The UK said Wednesday it was reviewing how sanctioned individuals are permitted to use the country's legal services, after reports the government helped the head of Russian mercenary group Wagner sue a British journalist.
Russia shuts down oldest rights group
A Moscow court on Wednesday ordered the closure of Russia's oldest human rights organisation, the Moscow Helsinki Group, silencing another respected institution amid a political crackdown.
UN aid chief pushes Taliban for more clarity on women aid workers
The United Nations aid chief said Wednesday he had urged the Taliban authorities to offer more clarity on humanitarian sectors that could be reopened for Afghan women workers, warning that a "famine was looming" as the country faces a harsh winter.
'A new chapter': Tanzania opposition stalwart Lissu returns from exile
Tanzanian opposition stalwart Tundu Lissu arrived back in his homeland on Wednesday to a rousing welcome from supporters after spending most of the past five years in exile following an assassination attempt.
France studying whether to send Leclerc tanks to Ukraine
France continues to study the possibility of sending its heavy Leclerc tanks to Ukraine, Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne said on Wednesday.
Spot on: Ukrainian campaign for Leopard tanks goes fashion
The hundreds of people posting Instagram selfies in leopard-print outfits in recent days launched fashion into geopolitics for Ukraine's successful campaign to get Germany's powerful Leopard battle tanks.
Western tanks: political and military boost for Ukraine
Germany's move to deliver battle tanks to Ukraine, expected to be followed by a similar announcement from the US, marks a politically weighty step that could also offer Kyiv increased ability to breach Russian invaders' lines.
Germany approves long-awaited Leopard tanks for Ukraine
Berlin on Wednesday agreed to deliver powerful German-made Leopard tanks to help Ukraine repel Russia's invasion, a decision hailed by Kyiv and its allies but slammed by Moscow as "extremely dangerous".
Europe stocks slip before US economic updates
European stock markets slid Wednesday as investors awaited key company earnings and economic growth data in the United States.
Mauritanian ex-president in landmark corruption trial
Mauritania's ex-president Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz went on trial on Wednesday, accused of amassing an illicit personal fortune from his 11-year stay in power.
EU grapples with asylum reform as migrant entries surge
Eight years after facing a refugee crisis in 2015, the European Union is still struggling with how to reform its asylum system -- just as migrant entries are once again rising.
India's 'King Khan' faces right-wing ire on return to big screen
Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan returned to the silver screen Wednesday for the first time in four years with a big-budget action movie that has sparked ire from Hindu right-wingers.
Tanzania's Tundu Lissu: jailed, shot and exiled, but unbowed
Tanzanian opposition stalwart Tundu Lissu has been arrested countless times, pumped full of bullets in an assassination attempt and lived largely in exile for more than five years.
Germany greenlights long-awaited Leopard tanks for Ukraine
Berlin on Wednesday approved the delivery of powerful German-made Leopard tanks to help Ukraine repel Russia's invasion, after weeks of pressure from Kyiv and many allies.
Tanzania opposition stalwart Lissu returns from exile
Tanzanian opposition stalwart Tundu Lissu arrived back in his homeland on Wednesday after spending most of the past five years in exile following an assassination bid.
Retired NATO general faces ex-PM in Czech presidential run-off
A retired NATO general leads a billionaire ex-premier going into the Czech presidential run-off that starts Friday, following an election campaign that saw Russia's war in Ukraine take centre stage.
Tanzania opposition stalwart Lissu to return from exile
Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu was heading home from exile on Wednesday to "write a new chapter" following the president's lifting of a ban on political assembly.
Jacinda Ardern replaced by Chris Hipkins as New Zealand PM
Hundreds gathered to applaud Jacinda Ardern as she left New Zealand's parliament to resign as prime minister on Wednesday, before Chris Hipkins was swiftly sworn in as her replacement.
Fresh clashes in Lima as president seeks 'truce'
Peru's President Dina Boluarte called Tuesday for a "national truce" to end weeks of nationwide unrest, while a major march in the capital calling for her resignation and fresh elections again resulted in violent clashes with police.
New Zealand's new PM known for his candour and poor dress sense
New Zealand's new prime minister does not draw adoring crowds like his predecessor Jacinda Ardern, but is well known throughout the country for his political nous, poor dress sense and a love of diet Coke.
Asian markets swing as traders weigh growth outlook
Asian markets fluctuated Wednesday as traders in several countries returned from the Lunar New Year break to a soft lead out of Wall Street with recession fears still causing concern.
'Total torture': Sick Ukrainians gasp for oxygen amid blackouts
Valentyn Mozgovy cannot breathe on his own, and keeping his ventilator powered during Ukraine's blackouts has become a matter of life or death.
Boluarte calls for Peru 'truce' as protesters mass again in Lima
Peru's President Dina Boluarte called Tuesday for a "national truce" to end weeks of nationwide unrest as protesters gathered again in the capital to press for her resignation and fresh elections.
New Zealand's next PM known for his candour, diet, and poor dress sense
New Zealand's next prime minister does not draw adoring crowds like his predecessor Jacinda Ardern, but is well known throughout the country for his political nous, poor dress sense and a love of diet Coke.
Jacinda Ardern replaced as New Zealand PM at official ceremony
Jacinda Ardern was officially replaced on Wednesday as New Zealand prime minister, after stunning the country by announcing her abrupt departure from the role last week.
Jacinda Ardern leaves New Zealand parliament to resign
Jacinda Ardern on Wednesday made her last public appearance as New Zealand prime minister, walking out of parliament as a crowd of hundreds broke into a spontaneous round of applause.