Rubio in Paris to meet Macron on Ukraine war

Gaza rescuers say 37 killed in Israeli strikes across territory

UK top court rules definition of 'woman' based on sex at birth

Webb spots strongest 'hints' yet of life on distant planet

UN watchdog chief says Iran 'not far' from nuclear bomb

Zelensky says 'good progress' in minerals talks with US

Lebanon army says arrested suspects in rocket fire at Israel

The Lebanese army announced on Wednesday it had arrested several people suspected of firing rockets at Israel from Lebanon, with a security official telling AFP that three Hamas members were among those held.

One dead, nine wounded in Russian strikes on Ukraine's Kherson

Russian glide bombs and artillery struck a city in southern Ukraine on Wednesday, killing one person and wounding nine others as Moscow forces continued daily attacks across the country.

Rubio headed to Paris for Ukraine war talks

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio headed to Paris on Wednesday for talks on ending the war in Ukraine, his office said.

WHO countries strike key agreement on pandemics

Years of negotiations culminated on Wednesday with countries agreeing the text of a landmark accord on how to tackle future pandemics, aimed at avoiding the mistakes made during the COVID-19 crisis.

Iran president hopes for deal with US

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Wednesday he hopes a deal can be reached with the United States, as the two countries prepare for a second round of nuclear talks this weekend.

Paramilitaries declare rival government in Sudan

A notorious paramilitary group fighting against the Sudanese military announced that it was forming a rival government, which will rule parts of the country controlled by the group including the western Darfur region where the U.N. says recent attacks by the group have killed over 400 people.

EU’s von der Leyen: ‘The West as we knew it no longer exists’

EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday said U.S. President Donald Trump's policies are bringing “historic” changes, compelling the EU to “play a very active role” in shaping this new world order.

Israeli says troops will remain in Gaza ‘security zones’

Israel’s defense minister said on Wednesday that troops will remain in so-called security zones in the Gaza Strip, Lebanon and Syria indefinitely, remarks that could further complicate talks with Hamas over a ceasefire and hostage release.

Washington plans phased withdrawal from Syria: Media

Washington has notified the Israeli government that it will begin a phased withdrawal of U.S. troops from Syria within the next two months, according to Israeli media reports.

NATO chief Rutte expresses support for US-led Ukraine talks

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Tuesday backed US President Donald Trump’s push for peace in Ukraine as he met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the city of Odesa and reiterated continued support against Russia.

Israeli fighter jet accidentally drops bomb near Gaza border settlement: Army

An Israeli fighter jet accidentally dropped a bomb near the Nir Yitzhak settlement on the border with Gaza on Tuesday due to a “technical malfunction” while en route to strike targets in the enclave, the Israeli military said.

Iran appreciates Türkiye’s ‘constructive stance’ on nuclear talks with US

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi expressed his appreciation on Tuesday for Türkiye’s “constructive stance” on the ongoing indirect nuclear negotiations between Iran and the U.S., mediated by Oman.