Mediterranean nations fight heat and deadly fires
Greece was expecting scorching heat on Wednesday as crews scrambled to douse deadly wildfires that have also struck nations around the Mediterranean.
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Hun Sen: long-serving architect of Cambodia's repressive state
Asia's longest-serving leader Hun Sen outlasted the murderous Khmer Rouge, sidelined the monarchy and extinguished any glimmer of multiparty democracy during his nearly 40-year reign over Cambodia.
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Japan on verge of World Cup last 16, Spain primed to join them
Japan all but sealed their place in the Women's World Cup last 16 on Wednesday with Spain poised to fire a title warning and join them in the knockout rounds.
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'No information': Beijing bats away questions on Qin Gang removal
China's foreign ministry declined to comment on Wednesday on the abrupt sacking of senior diplomat Qin Gang, while scrubbing mentions of him from a government website.
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Rescuers 'optimistic' for surviving stranded whales in Australia
More than 50 pilot whales died after stranding themselves on a beach in Western Australia, but authorities said Wednesday they were "optimistic" that the other 45 whales in the pod could survive.
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UK bank NatWest CEO resigns after Farage 'error'
The chief executive of Britain's NatWest bank, Alison Rose, stepped down Wednesday after admitting a "serious error of judgment" in speaking to a reporter about the banking affairs of arch-Brexiteer Nigel Farage.
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Markets mixed as Fed rate decision looms, China rally fades
Equities were mixed Wednesday as the previous day's China-induced rally gave way to cautious trading ahead of a Federal Reserve policy decision, with fresh data reviving the possibility of more rate hikes before the end of the year.
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One dead as typhoon Doksuri batters Philippines
A powerful storm pounded the northern Philippines on Wednesday, killing at least one person, toppling trees and knocking out power as thousands sheltered with neighbours or in emergency evacuation centres.
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Japan on verge of Women's World Cup last 16 after Costa Rica stroll
Japan all but booked their place in the Women's World Cup last 16 as forwards Hikaru Naomoto and Aoba Fujino scored twice in three minutes in a 2-0 win over Costa Rica on Wednesday.
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One dead, several injured in ship fire off Netherlands
One sailor died and several others were injured after a fire broke out on a car carrier ship off the Netherlands on Wednesday, the Dutch coastguard said.
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