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Hegseth says US cut number of generals, admirals by 20%
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday that the United States has slashed the number of its generals and admirals by 20 percent, in a move he said is aimed at "accountability."
US pushes against overproduction with eye on China at G20 meeting
The United States is pushing for action against excess industrial capacity that drives prices down unfairly, Washington's top trade envoy said Wednesday on the sidelines of a G20 meeting, with some countries -- excluding China -- agreeing to a plan that includes lowering subsidies.
Oil companies close in on Venezuela despite hurdles
Foreign oil companies scrambled for a slice of Venezuela's crude at an oil summit in Caracas this week despite years of sanctions, underinvestment and mismanagement that have crippled the once booming industry.
Romanian parliament rejects pro-EU PM candidate
The Romanian parliament on Wednesday rejected a pro-European liberal as prime minister, prolonging a political crisis seen as fuelling the rising far right.
'Welcome back,' says Macron, as UK PM opens door to EU return
Andy Burnham put the idea of Britain rejoining the EU on the table Wednesday, breaking a taboo for a UK prime minister and leading French President Emmanuel Macron to declare in English "Welcome back".
France in talks with UK to end 2025 migrant accord: ministry
France is in discussions with the UK on ending a 2025 accord that aimed to reduce the number of migrants illegally crossing the Channel to England on small boats, the French interior ministry said on Wednesday.
Europe's surging inflation spreads gloom in stock markets
Several European countries reported surging inflation on Wednesday as the energy shocks caused by the Mideast war continued to bite, with the continent's stock markets largely flat as traders absorbed the news and waited for further data from the United States.
'Devastated' AI scandal author Orelien returns to Quebec
Top-selling author Thelyson Orelien is "devastated" by the scandal over his alleged use of AI to write his debut novel and has returned home to Montreal, friends and fellow writers say.
Northern Ireland police probe blockade of disputed parade
Northern Ireland's police chief said Wednesday a criminal probe was underway into protests blocking a pro-British Protestant parade through a mainly Catholic area, as the standoff dragged into a fourth day despite ongoing talks.
Romanian parliament rejects pro-EU PM candidate amid political deadlock
The Romanian parliament on Wednesday rejected a pro-European liberal as prime minister, prolonging a political crisis seen as fuelling an already rising far right.
Russia targets Kyiv power supply as freezing winter approaches
Russia hit Ukrainian energy infrastructure in a wave of deadly drone and missile strikes on Wednesday, prompting an urgent call for civil contingencies as freezing winter approaches.
Stocks lacklustre as inflation data weighs on sentiment
Stock markets diverged on Wednesday as investors digested inflation data from Europe and awaited US figures for clues on the path for interest rates.
Truth commission on Sweden's Sami people seeks redress
A Swedish truth commission on Wednesday urged the state to apologise for injustices committed against its indigenous Sami people, including assimilation programmes, and provide compensation and redress.
What we know about the North Korean POW dispute
The transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war from Ukraine to South Korea has sparked a rare public diplomatic row between Seoul and Kyiv.
G20 trade officials meet under shadow of tariffs, overcapacity
G20 trade ministers are set to open talks Wednesday in the United States, in meetings strained by President Donald Trump's tariffs as Washington targets partners regarding forced labor and overcapacity.
India's fat dog vote goes viral
India's capital goes to the dogs on Wednesday, as voters choose which of the city's chubbiest canines deserves to be crowned its fattest.
Malaysia's ex-PM Mahathir in hospital for observation
Malaysia's 101-year-old former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad has been hospitalised for observation, his aide told AFP Wednesday, a day after the death of his wife of seven decades.
South Korea demands North apologise for DMZ mine blasts
Seoul's military demanded an apology from North Korea on Wednesday, blaming them for a recent explosion in the demilitarised zone that severely injured three South Korean soldiers, a charge Pyongyang denies.
Stocks temper gains as oil pares heavy losses, US data in focus
Stocks mostly rose Wednesday following a plunge in oil prices the previous day, though the gains were tempered by a slight recovery in the commodity in Asian trading.
With elections ahead, Latvia's Russian-speakers reject Moscow's help
Smoked sausages and homemade cheese enticed locals at a harvest festival in eastern Latvia -- spiced up on this occasion by the campaign speeches of election candidates, including ones from pro-Russian parties.
North Korea denies South's claim it was apparently behind DMZ mine blasts
The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un denied a South Korean claim that North Korea was apparently behind landmine blasts last week that injured three soldiers, state media reported Wednesday.
Brazil football clubs face massive sponsorship blow from betting ban
Brazil's powerhouse football clubs are reeling after a ban on sports betting companies, their biggest sponsors, which has left multi-million dollar deals in limbo.
US-led coalition ends mission in Iraq
After more than a decade, the US-led coalition is ending its mission in Iraq, having helped save the country from jihadists while causing persistent friction.
Grynspan pulls ahead in race to lead UN: diplomat
Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan appeared to be pulling ahead in the race to lead the United Nations after the fourth round of informal polling on Tuesday, a diplomat said.
Trump touts AI boss pledge to self-regulate
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the tech executives gathered at the White House to discuss regulating AI had signed a "morally binding" commitment to build adequate safeguards on the fast-moving technology.
UN to hold fourth informal poll of secretary-general candidates
The UN Security Council met Tuesday to gauge for a fourth time support for a packed field of contenders to lead the world organization, fresh from making their pitch to world leaders who will decide their fate.
UN Security Council extends Haiti anti-gang force by 6 months
The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday approved a six-month extension of the mandate for a gang suppression force deployed to combat violent criminal syndicates ravaging Haiti.
German far-right aims to lead Saxony-Anhalt govt in December
The leader of the far-right AfD in the eastern German state of Saxony-Anhalt said Tuesday he hopes to become state premier in December after the party's crushing election victory earlier this month.
Brazil's Lula turns to Bad Bunny tune to criticise Trump ahead of polls
With elections just days away, Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's campaign adapted a song by Latin music powerhouse Bad Bunny to assert the country's sovereignty in the face of pressure from the United States.
Brazil's patron saint pulled into latest election scrap
Brazil's patron saint has become a political flashpoint as the predominantly Catholic country's leading presidential candidates make a last-ditch effort to court religious voters.
UN Security Council extends Haiti mission by 6 months
The United Nations Security Council voted on Tuesday to extend by six months the work of the gang suppression force deployed to combat violent criminal syndicates ravaging Haiti.
Paris Eiffel Tower says chief to step down after uproar over removing women staff
The operating company that runs the Eiffel Tower said Tuesday its chief would step down at the end of this year in the wake of a controversy over the removal of women staff during a visit by a Hindu religious group.