Pacific atoll nations launch global plan to preserve heritage
Pacific atoll nations on Wednesday launched a new global partnership to preserve their sovereignty and heritage as their countries disappear under rising seas triggered by climate change.
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Woman cuts hair at Istanbul protest for Iran's Amini
A woman cut her hair on Wednesday as dozens of others cheered at a protest held outside Tehran's Istanbul consulate in solidarity with Mahsa Amini, whose death in Iranian custody sparked mass unrest.
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Eight reported killed as Iran protests spread over woman's death
At least eight people have been killed by Wednesday in a crackdown on protests in Iran over the death of Mahsa Amini after the young woman was arrested by morality police, according to a combined toll.
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Putin calls up reservists, vows 'no bluff' with Ukraine threats
President Vladimir Putin called up Russian military reservists on Wednesday, saying his promise to use all military means in Ukraine was "no bluff," and hinting that Moscow was prepared to use nuclear weapons.
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'Dreaming is allowed': Ballack says table-topping Union can win Bundesliga
Former Bayern Munich midfielder Michael Ballack says a remarkable title win for Union Berlin is not out of the question.
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Federer eyes dream farewell alongside Nadal at Laver Cup
Roger Federer wants to bring the curtain down on his glittering career by teaming up with long-time rival Rafael Nadal at the Laver Cup in London on Friday.
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Palestinian street battles point to wider West Bank crisis
Gun battles in central Nablus, with young Palestinians fighting police and setting blazes that shut the city down, signal growing chaos in the northern West Bank that could spiral out of control.
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Top seeds fall on day of Tokyo tennis shocks
Top seed Paula Badosa joined US Open semi-finalist Caroline Garcia and Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina in making shock early exits from the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo on Wednesday.
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Stocks recover before US rate hike
European stock markets recovered from initial falls Wednesday, as traders awaited another hefty US interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve.
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Missiles hit apartments in Ukraine city, as Putin mobilises
Residents of Ukraine's second city Kharkiv found themselves under bombardment again Wednesday after Russian missiles struck apartment blocks wounding at least one civilian just as Moscow announced an escalation in its war.
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