Ukraine sends ground robots
Lyman's surrender crisis
Pakistan’s Taliban dilemma
Venezuela and the Qatar Fund
Abdul El-Sayed declares victory in Michigan Senate contest
Kuwait marks key events and anniversaries from national history
Democrats capture US Congress in sweeping midterm victory
Trump congratulates Democrats and signals willingness to cooperate
Sports
Manchester United rallies past Roma as PSG dominates in Champions League
PARIS: Manchester United fought back from two goals down to beat Roma 3-2 in the Champions League on Tuesday, giving under-pressure manager Michael Carrick a reprieve. Holders Paris Saint-Germain continued their perfect start in the competition with a 6-0 rout of Villarreal.
Technology
Google Mandates AI Integration for School Search Access
Google has clarified that educational institutions cannot use its search engine without enabling integrated artificial intelligence features, including AI Overviews and AI Mode. This mandate, announced by Google’s education leadership, requires schools to accept AI components or switch to alternative providers, sparking immediate backlash from US lawmakers concerned about privacy and monopolistic practices.
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Oil falls, stocks steady as Trump hails 'good' Iran talks
Oil prices fell and stock markets traded steadier Wednesday after recent volatility, as Donald Trump said US and Iranian representatives met for "very good" talks at the United Nations.
Renard versus Queiroz in AFCON qualifying blockbuster
High-profile coaches Herve Renard and Carlos Queiroz face each other on Thursday when Ivory Coast host Ghana as 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying kicks off.
UK sets up unit to combat disinformation from Russia, AI
The UK will create an agency to fight disinformation coming from adversaries such as Russia and amplified by artificial intelligence, to help "separate fact from fiction", Britain's defence minister said Wednesday.
Former Mexico boss Aguirre returns to Spain with Valencia
Former Mexico coach Javier Aguirre will return to Spain to take over at La Liga strugglers Valencia, the club announced on Wednesday.
ICC convicts C.Africa rebel leader
The International Criminal Court on Wednesday convicted a former Central African Republic rebel commander on four counts of crimes against humanity including torture and unlawful imprisonment.
China swimmer, 13, seals Games hat-trick as North Korea win first gold
China's 13-year-old swimming prodigy Yu Zidi completed a hat-trick of Asian Games titles on Wednesday, as North Korea won their first gold thanks to a pocket powerhouse weightlifter.
China's Yu, 13, wins third gold with latest Asian Games record
China's 13-year-old swimming sensation Yu Zidi completed a hat-trick of Asian Games golds on Wednesday with a dominant victory in the 400m individual medley, two years out from the Los Angeles Olympics.
China's Xi heads to US for talks with Trump: state media
China's leader Xi Jinping departed Beijing on Wednesday, bound for Washington where he will meet with US President Donald Trump, state media said.
UK says will revisit Chagos deal after latest Trump criticism
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting said Wednesday Britain will rework its deal with Mauritius to return the remote Chagos Islands, home to a strategic US-UK military base, amid vocal opposition from President Donald Trump.
Azerbaijan pardons Frenchman after EU lifts sanctions on oligarchs
Azerbaijan's president on Wednesday pardoned Martin Ryan, a Frenchman jailed since 2023 on espionage charges, following the European Union's removal of two Russian billionaires from its sanctions list.
In first, French presidential candidate gives birth during campaign
French Greens leader and candidate in the 2027 presidential election Marine Tondelier said Wednesday she had given birth to a son, emphasising that she would press on campaigning while prioritising the health of her child.
Hadjar extends Red Bull contract for 2027 F1 season
Frenchman Isack Hadjar will continue to partner Max Verstappen at Red Bull for the 2027 Formula One season, the team announced on Wednesday.
Cambodia no 'safe haven' for cyberscams, PM says
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet told an anti-fraud summit Wednesday that his country would never be a "safe haven" for cyberscams, as international partners touted law enforcement successes but warned more must be done.
Black Sea drone attacks spell terror for Turkish sailors
They'd just had breakfast when a huge blast brought the crew of the Turkish fishing boat racing out onto main deck, where they were standing when the second strike hit.
North Korea weightlifter sets three world records for Asian Games gold
North Korea's Ri Song Gum gave her country their first gold of the Asian Games on Wednesday in style, setting three world records in the women's 49kg class in Nagoya.
Canada judge to decide prison term for suicide poison seller
Relatives of people who committed suicide using poison sold by Canadian Kenneth Law will give statements this week to a judge tasked with deciding the former chef's prison term.
A Full Moon for Every Child: STARTRADER's STARCARES Brings Support to SOS Children's Village Ho Chi Minh City
The Mid-Autumn initiative delivered gift sets, household essentials and direct financial support to 213 people at the village in Go Vap.
Weinstein faces resentencing in New York for 2006 sex assault
Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, who was at the center of abuse allegations that spurred the MeToo movement in Hollywood, will be sentenced again Wednesday for sexually assaulting a former production assistant.
Meta leans into AI, smart glasses amid privacy pushback
Meta has spent billions to stay competitive with artificial intelligence, but the tech giant faces growing pushback as CEO Mark Zuckerberg prepares to announce new products built for the AI era on Wednesday.
Outgoing UN chief makes climate push at New York summit
Fresh from accusing fossil fuel interests of treating the atmosphere like an "open sewer," outgoing UN chief Antonio Guterres is set to host his final climate summit Wednesday at the world organization's New York headquarters.
Battered Duerer masterpiece up for five-year revamp
Albrecht Duerer's "Feast of the Rosary", a Renaissance gem of Prague's National Gallery, is facing a painstaking five-year reconstruction designed to set right five centuries of mistreatment and damage.
AI risks, Iran war to take center stage at UN
The future of artificial intelligence and the stalled US war against Iran, with its ripple effect on the global economy, are expected to dominate the UN gathering of world leaders Wednesday.
Trump met with Venezuela's interim leader at UN
US President Donald Trump and Venezuela's interim leader Delcy Rodriguez met in person for the first time on Tuesday and discussed topics like energy and security, she said.
Badminton no.1 An tells dad to keep it down at Asian Games
Badminton world number one An Se-young had stern words for her watching father as her frustrations threatened to boil over in victory at the Asian Games in Japan on Wednesday.
Malaysia furore after Najib wins conditional house arrest
A conditional royal pardon letting former prime minister Najib Razak serve the rest of his jail sentence under house arrest has ignited a new row surrounding the $4.5-billion 1MDB scandal.
Runaway leader Antonelli eyeing third straight win
Kimi Antonelli has another opportunity to extend his runaway lead in this year's Formula One title race as he heads into this weekend's Azerbaijan Grand Prix, the first in a potentially decisive triple-header, bidding for a third straight win.
Italy hope for new dawn under Mancini
After months of soul-searching, controversy and debate, Italy are ready to let football do the talking again as Roberto Mancini kickstarts his second spell in charge.
Schoolgirl Yu, 13, fastest again in bid for third Asian Games gold
China's 13-year-old swimmer Yu Zidi went fastest in the heats as she closes in on a hat-trick of Asian Games golds on Wednesday -- and her team-mates say her stunning success is no longer a surprise.
Mongolian herders enlist new tech against harsher, drier climate
When Mongolian herder Ganchimeg's sheep strayed dangerously near a salty lake this summer, driven by hunger as nearby vegetation was poor, she was in a "total panic".
Oil prices fall after Trump hails 'good' talks with Iran
Oil prices fell on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said US and Iranian representatives had met for "very good" talks at the United Nations.
Tata turmoil shines light on India succession woes
In little over a month, the chairman of India's corporate giant Tata Group has gone from seeking another term to announcing his departure to returning to the role.
AI political ads warp reality ahead of US midterms
A political ad depicts a US Senate hopeful remarking on God and gender while scrawling in a Bible with a crayon. But he never filmed the clip: it is yet another AI-generated video pushed by a rival ahead of the midterm elections.