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Trump, Biden power towards rematch as Haley drops out
Donald Trump and President Joe Biden finally kicked off their bitter White House rematch Wednesday as the Republican's final rival Nikki Haley threw in the towel after a crushing defeat in the "Super Tuesday" primaries.
US Fed chair Powell says progress against inflation 'not assured'
The US Federal Reserve's progress in bringing down inflation is "not assured," the chairman said Wednesday on the first of two days of hearings in Congress.
Maduro will 'no doubt' be presidential candidate: Venezuelan official
A senior Venezuelan ruling party official said Wednesday he "had no doubt" President Nicolas Maduro would be their candidate in elections set for July 28.
Gaza hostages risk lasting psychological trauma: experts
If and when the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza are released under any deal, they face the risk of lasting psychological trauma, experts warned, citing the suffering of people freed previously.
Ukraine hits behind front lines as Odesa blasts rock Greek PM visit
Ukraine stepped up attacks behind Russian lines on Wednesday with the apparent killing of a Russian election official in a car bomb and a drone assault on a metals plant.
US lawmakers to avert shutdown with vote on eve of major Biden speech
US lawmakers were set to vote Wednesday to end a long-running row over the federal budget with a giant bill to fund several major federal agencies through the fall, averting a partial shutdown due to start at the weekend.
Russia must be defeated in court too, says Ukraine chief prosecutor
Russia's "war crimes" in Ukraine have been recorded in tens of thousands of case files and it must answer them in court, the Ukrainian prosecutor general said in Brussels.
Trump, Biden storm towards rematch as Haley drops out
Donald Trump marched Wednesday towards a bitter rematch against President Joe Biden in November as his final Republican rival Nikki Haley thew in the towel after a thumping defeat in the "Super Tuesday" primaries.
Ukraine hits behind frontlines as Odesa blasts rock Greek PM visit
Ukraine stepped up attacks behind Russian lines on Wednesday with the apparent killing of a Russian election official in a car bomb and a drone assault on a metals plant.
US stocks rise on rate hopes, tax cuts boost UK shares
US and European stock markets rose Wednesday as the Federal Reserve left the door open to easing interest rates and the British government announced tax cuts.
Trump, Biden storm towards rematch as Haley to drop out
Donald Trump marched Wednesday towards an unprecedented rematch against President Joe Biden in November as his final Republican rival Nikki Haley looked set to throw in the towel after a thumping defeat in the "Super Tuesday" primaries.
Land grab underlines housing crisis ahead of South Africa poll
A violent stand-off between local residents and squatters that invaded a field outside Bloemfontein starkly underlines the politics behind South Africa's housing crisis ahead of May's cliff-edge general election.
Milan-Cortina chief defiant over controversial bobsleigh track
The head of the 2026 Winter Olympics' organising committee is convinced that a controversial bobsleigh track can be built with less than two years remaining until the sprawling Milan-Cortina Games start.
Angry Polish farmers protest EU rules, Ukraine farm imports
Thousands of angry farmers descended on the Polish capital on Wednesday to protest EU environmental rules and cheap imports from Ukraine and elsewhere outside the bloc.
UK govt woos voters with more pre-election tax cuts
Britain's embattled Conservative government on Wednesday announced a fresh tax cut for millions of workers to woo voters before a general election expected this year.
Trump hails Super Tuesday wins as Haley to drop out
Donald Trump marched towards a White House rematch with President Joe Biden in November as his final Republican rival Nikki Haley was reportedly set to drop out Wednesday after a heavy defeat in the "Super Tuesday" primaries.
Envoys push for Gaza truce before Ramadan starts next week
Envoys pushed on with efforts for a Gaza truce and hostage release deal in Cairo talks Wednesday, hoping to halt nearly five months of fighting before the start of Ramadan next week.
European stocks rise before UK budget, ECB rate call
European and Asian stock markets mostly rose Wednesday before a UK budget and Fed testimony and on the eve of a eurozone rate decision, while bitcoin and gold remained elevated one day after striking record peaks.
Yulia Navalnaya calls for election day protest against Putin
The widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny called on Wednesday for Russians to stage an election day protest against President Vladimir Putin by forming long queues outside voting stations.
War-weary Sudanese without fuel turn to donkey carts
In war-torn Sudan, where chaos and fuel shortages have ground normal motor traffic to a halt, people once more rely on donkey carts -- even for urgent trips to the hospital.
UN Security Council to meet on spiraling Haiti crisis
The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting Wednesday on violence-wracked Haiti, where marauding gangs are threatening a bloody civil war unless absent Prime Minister Ariel Henry steps down.
Russia and Ukraine launch overnight drone attacks
Ukraine launched a drone attack on a Russian metal plant in a border region on Wednesday, causing a fire at a fuel tank, the local governor said.
'Reframed' Iran ties shield Saudi in Gaza war: analysts
A surprise deal reached one year ago to mend ties with Iran has paid dividends for Saudi Arabia, largely shielding it from the Israel-Hamas war and related unrest, analysts say.
Hong Kong minister says no social media ban under security law
Hong Kong's justice minister said Wednesday the city does not plan to ban social media under a proposed national security law after a public consultation document included suggestions that some apps should be barred.
Gaza truce talks enter fourth day after US urges speedy deal
International mediators were set for a fourth day of talks with Hamas in Cairo on Wednesday after US President Joe Biden called on the militant group to agree a truce deal with Israel by the start of Ramadan.
Asian stocks advance after global markets fall on tech sell-off
Asian shares mostly gained on Wednesday after global markets fell as traders locked in profits following recent tech-driven rallies.
Britain set for tax-cutting budget before election
Britain's Conservative government is on Wednesday expected to use a budget update to unveil tax cuts for millions of workers, in an attempt to woo voters before a general election.
'Can't sell': the Polish blockade, another blow for Ukraine's farmers
In a field in the Kyiv region, Lyudmyla Martyniuk was standing by silos filled with grain that should be heading for export, but for a blockade on the Polish border disturbing a market already impacted by Ukraine's war with Russia.
Trump hails Super Tuesday wins in race to the White House
Donald Trump celebrated an "amazing night" as he closed in on the Republican presidential nomination with big wins in the Super Tuesday primaries, setting up an all-but-certain rematch with President Joe Biden in November.
Biden calls on Hamas to accept ceasefire by Ramadan
US President Joe Biden called on Hamas on Tuesday to accept a Gaza ceasefire deal by the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, while the Palestinian militant group warned talks for a truce and hostage release cannot go on "indefinitely".
'Worse than hell': the perils of pregnancy in war-torn Gaza
Forced to flee her home by Israeli bombardment, Asmaa Ahmed gave birth in the middle of the night in a Gaza City school that had no electricity.
Trump locks in early 'Super Tuesday' wins in White House race
Donald Trump tightened his grip on the Republican presidential nomination with big wins in the "Super Tuesday" primaries, setting up an all-but-certain rematch with President Joe Biden in November.