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Biden wins US auto union backing, in boost against Trump
US President Joe Biden won the coveted election endorsement of America's biggest car workers union Wednesday, in a major boost to his battle with Donald Trump for the crucial blue-collar vote.
Aid groups say stop sending arms to Israel, Palestinian groups
International humanitarian and rights organisations on Wednesday called on countries to halt weapons transfers to Israel and Palestinian armed groups in a bid to end the Gaza conflict, or risk being complicit in possible war crimes.
Jon Stewart returning to 'The Daily Show' through US election
Irreverent US comedian Jon Stewart, an icon among American liberals due to his biting political sarcasm, will return to satirical news program "The Daily Show" as a part-time host and an executive producer for the US election cycle, the show confirmed Wednesday.
Danger signs for Trump lurk in big primary wins
Donald Trump is steamrolling his way to the Republican presidential nomination with unprecedented speed, but the primaries have also underlined vulnerabilities when it comes to taking back the White House.
Iran's Raisi, Erdogan pledge to contain Gaza violence
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday that he and visiting Iranian counterpart Ebrahim Raisi agreed on the need to avert the Israel-Hamas war from engulfing the entire Middle East region.
Ruling in Israel Gaza genocide case on Friday: court
The UN's top court said it would hand down its landmark ruling on Friday in the case against Israel over alleged genocide in Gaza, a verdict likely to be watched closely around the world.
Polish government to propose easing abortion restrictions
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Wednesday his government will propose legislation to liberalise a near-total abortion ban and ease restrictions on the morning-after pill, which, if adopted, would dramatically reverse the previous administration's policies.
Russia says Kyiv downed POW plane, no survivors
Russia on Wednesday accused Ukraine of shooting down a military transport plane carrying dozens of Ukrainian prisoners headed for a prisoner exchange, killing everyone on board.
UN shelter hit by deadly shelling, hospitals surrounded in south Gaza
Fighting intensified Wednesday in Gaza's Khan Yunis, the focus of Israel's war with Hamas, with the UN saying a shelter for the displaced was hit by deadly tank shelling as combat drew closer to hospitals.
Polish farmers protest against 'uncontrolled' Ukraine imports
Polish farmers on Wednesday put up nationwide road blockades to protest against Ukrainian farm imports which they said were undermining their revenues.
Britons should be prepared to fight a land war: army chief
British citizens should be prepared to fight in a potential land war, the highest ranking army officer General Patrick Sanders said on Wednesday.
Comoros court confirms president's re-election, opposition cries foul
The Comoros' supreme court on Wednesday confirmed the re-election of President Azali Assoumani, whose victory in a disputed vote last week was followed by deadly protests.
England's Bashir gets India visa, says cricket board
England spinner Shoaib Bashir has received his visa for India and will join the touring team this weekend, the country's cricket board said on Wednesday.
Comoros top court confirms President Assoumani's re-election
The Comoros' supreme court on Wednesday confirmed the re-election of President Azali Assoumani, whose victory in a disputed vote last week was followed by deadly protests.
UK PM Sunak defends Royal Mail delivery obligation
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday pledged to maintain Royal Mail's obligation to deliver letters six days a week, despite calls for less frequent service to slash costs.
Trump-Biden rematch looms after New Hampshire win
Get ready for round two: Donald Trump is set to face off with President Joe Biden for the White House once again after winning the New Hampshire primary, promising 10 months of extraordinary tension and bitterness.
Blinken nudges Nigeria on capital flows for US businesses
Secretary of State Antony Blinken voiced hope Wednesday for greater US investment in Nigeria, but called on Africa’s largest economy to reassure investors that they can repatriate their funds.
Musk to fund legal challenges to Irish hate speech bill
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has he will fund legal challenges to pending Irish hate speech legislation he says would limit freedom of expression, in an interview published Wednesday.
UK says Royal Mail delivery obligation 'unsustainable'
An obligation that Royal Mail delivers letters six days per week risks becoming "unsustainable", a UK regulator said Wednesday as it proposed less frequent service.
France sees disinfo attack in Russia 'mercenary' claim
Russia's accusation last week that France was funding mercenaries to fight in Ukraine has been widely echoed on social media, but French officials see it as the start of a new disinformation campaign.
Surprise as Moldova's pro-EU foreign minister steps down
Moldova's Foreign Minister Nicu Popescu stepped down in a surprise move Wednesday after helping steer the former Soviet republic towards EU membership.
Thai court clears reformist ex-PM candidate Pita
Thailand's Constitutional Court on Wednesday cleared thwarted prime ministerial candidate Pita Limjaroenrat of violating election law in a case that could have seen him banned from politics, reinstating him as an MP.
N. Korea fires several cruise missiles towards Yellow Sea: Seoul military
North Korea fired several cruise missiles towards the Yellow Sea on Wednesday, Seoul's military said, the latest in a series of tension-raising moves by the nuclear-armed state.
Iran's Raisi flies to Turkey for delayed Gaza talks
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi arrives in Turkey on Wednesday for twice-delayed talks aimed at ironing out past differences and trying to halt the spread of the Israel-Hamas war.
Five takeaways from the New Hampshire primary
Former US president Donald Trump steamrolled to victory in New Hampshire, brushing aside challenger Nikki Haley and virtually cementing his grip on the Republican nomination as he chases another term in the White House.
EU to ramp up efforts to shield sensitive assets from China
The European Union will unveil a raft of measures Wednesday to better coordinate action on protecting sensitive technology and stopping critical infrastructure from falling into the hands of geopolitical rivals like China.
Filipino drag queen fights for freedom to express faith
When Filipino drag queen Amadeus Fernando Pagente dressed up as Jesus Christ and sang the Lord's Prayer in a Manila show, he considered it an expression of his Catholic faith.
Ukrainian teen criticised for shaking Russian player's hand at Australian Open
Top Ukrainian junior Yelyzaveta Kotliar said she was "deeply sorry" after her tennis federation criticised the 16-year-old for shaking the hand of a Russian opponent at the Australian Open.
Iran's Raisi expected in Turkey for delayed Gaza talks
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was expected to fly to Turkey on Wednesday for twice-delayed talks aimed at ironing out past differences and trying to halt the spread of the Israel-Hamas war.
Trump closes in on Biden rematch after New Hampshire win
Donald Trump won the key New Hampshire primary Tuesday, moving him ever closer to locking in the Republican presidential nomination and securing an extraordinary White House rematch with Joe Biden.
Argentines down tools in first major challenge to budget-slashing Milei
Argentine President Javier Milei faces the first major challenge to his budget-slashing policies Wednesday as workers are expected to down tools in their thousands and take to the streets in protest.
Trump hopes for knock-out as polls close in New Hampshire
Polls closed Tuesday in the New Hampshire primary, with Donald Trump hoping to demolish his rival for the Republican presidential nomination and effectively begin an extraordinary battle for a second White House term.