China’s cartel lifeline
Australia limits migration
Venezuela’s Oil Return
Sweden’s welfare reckoning
Asian stocks mostly down with tech firms back under pressure
Low water on Germany's Rhine river threatens new blow to economy
Back to the future as world champion Springboks host All Blacks
Ex-Wallabies Foley, Phipps rejoin Waratahs ahead of home World Cup
Politics
India youth protests highlight mistrust in 'lapdog' media
Journalists covering last month's youth-led protests in India became targets of public anger and attacks over their perceived support for the government, exposing a deepening crisis of trust in traditional broadcasters.
Weather
Rising Kenyan lakes push crocodiles closer to homes
A crocodile basks in the sunshine on the roof of a submerged conference hall at a holiday resort in central Kenya, in a visible sign of how rising lake waters are endangering thousands of families and local businesses.
Last news
Wrist injury keeps No.1 Ko from defending LPGA Portland title
World number one Ko Jin-young will miss the defence of her Portland Classic title this week with a wrist injury, but she hopes to return next month in South Korea.
Biden tours Detroit Auto Show, highlighting electric vehicle push
A revived Detroit Auto Show kicked off in earnest Wednesday, with US car giants showcasing a mix of gasoline and electric vehicles (EV) ahead of an address by President Joe Biden.
France to try Polanski for alleged defamation: source close to case
Veteran Franco-Polish filmmaker Roman Polanski has been ordered to stand trial in France over his alleged defamation of a British actress who accused him of sexual abuse, a source close to the case said Wednesday.
Roman Polanski: One rape case and multiple assault claims
Veteran Franco-Polish filmmaker Roman Polanski, ordered to stand trial in France for defamation of a British actress who accused him of sexual abuse, has been on the run from US authorities for over four decades.
Frankfurt charged with 'racist behaviour' after trouble in Champions League game
Eintracht Frankfurt have been charged with several offences including "racist behaviour" by UEFA after the German club's Champions League win away to Marseille on Tuesday was marred by incidents.
Barcelona starlet Gavi pens new deal until 2026
Barcelona midfielder Gavi signed a contract extension until June 2026 with a release clause of one billion euros on Wednesday.
Trial opens against Argentine ex-policeman accused of torture
Argentine former police officer Mario Sandoval went on trial Wednesday for the alleged torture and disappearance of a young activist 46 years ago, during the South American country's last dictatorship.
Liverpool's Van Dijk vows to do 'much better' after dip in form
Virgil van Dijk has vowed to do "much better" as the Liverpool defender fights to arrest his alarming loss of form this season.
Pulisic, McKennie chosen for last US pre-World Cup matches
Chelsea striker Christian Pulisic and Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie were among 26 players named by US coach Greg Berhalter on Wednesday for his team's last pre-World Cup friendlies.
First public mourners view queen at rest after hushed procession
After a long and patient wait in the sun and the rain, the first members of the public, some in tears, gained access to Queen Elizabeth II's lying-in-state Wednesday in the cavernous, thousand-year-old Westminster Hall.
US indicts Iranians who hacked power company, women's shelter
The US Department of Justice announced an indictment Wednesday against three Iranian hackers who used ransomware to extort a battered women's shelter and a power company.
Viola Davis 'conflicted' as 'Woman King' faces crucial box office battle
Viola Davis said the future of big-budget Black female filmmaking in Hollywood is at stake as her ground-breaking African warrior epic "The Woman King" hits theaters this weekend.
Timeline of Queen Elizabeth II's death
Here is a timeline of Queen Elizabeth II's death, including her final days and the aftermath of her passing aged 96, after more than 70 years on the throne.
Wall Street attempts recovery from previous day's rout
Wall Street stocks made modest gains Wednesday following the previous day's rout on stronger-than-expected US inflation data that sparked fears of a prolonged campaign of Federal Reserve interest rate hikes.
Shops shut for queen's funeral but pubs to raise glass
Many retailers will shut Monday for the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II but thousands of pubs and bars will remain open for Britons to toast the late monarch.
Armenia accuses Baku of occupying fresh territory after clashes
Armenia on Wednesday accused Azerbaijan of occupying a pocket of its land seized in fierce clashes between the warring neighbours that left more than 150 people dead, jeopardising fledgling peace talks.
Smaller Detroit Auto Show kicks off ahead of Biden address
A revived Detroit Auto Show kicked off in earnest Wednesday with presentations by GM and Stellantis brands ahead of an address by President Joe Biden expected to highlight electric vehicle investments.
Imperial State Crown placed on Queen Elizabeth II's coffin
Britain's Imperial State Crown, which rests atop Queen Elizabeth II's coffin as her casket lies in state, is a powerful symbol of royal wealth, majesty and sovereignty.
End of Covid pandemic in sight: WHO
The number of newly reported Covid-19 cases has dropped dramatically, the World Health Organization said Wednesday, urging the world to seize the opportunity to end the pandemic.
History evoked as William, Harry walk behind queen's coffin
Twenty-five years after capturing the hearts of the world when they walked behind their mother Diana's coffin, princes William and Harry on Wednesday again helped lead the most poignant of processions.
'Infobesity': How queen coverage could fuel 'news fatigue'
Endless live TV feeds, analysts breathlessly picking apart each gesture, newspapers bursting with commentary: Queen Elizabeth II's death has been covered from every angle by the world's media.
All Shanghai passenger flights cancelled as typhoon hits
All passenger flights at Shanghai's two international airports were cancelled Wednesday, the airport operator said, as Typhoon Muifa made landfall on China's densely populated east coast.
Pope warns against using religion for political power
Pope Francis cautioned against leveraging religion for political power, addressing a religious summit in ex-Soviet Kazakhstan Wednesday, in what appeared to be criticism of pro-Kremlin Russian Orthodox leader Patriarch Kirill.
Lufthansa back in private hands as Germany sells rescue stake
Lufthansa said Wednesday the German state had sold the stake it took in the airline as part of a rescue package at the peak of the Covid pandemic, and booked a healthy profit in the process.
Royals escort queen on final journey from Buckingham Palace
To the strains of a military band, King Charles III on Wednesday led his family in procession behind Queen Elizabeth II's coffin as she left Buckingham Palace for the final time to lie in state until her funeral.
Queen Elizabeth II's funeral: What we know
The funeral service of Queen Elizabeth II at London's Westminster Abbey on September 19 will be the culmination of decades of meticulous planning.
French court convicts Yemenia Airways over fatal 2009 crash
A Paris court on Wednesday convicted Yemen's national airline of involuntary homicide and injuries over a 2009 crash that killed nearly everyone onboard except a 12-year-old girl who miraculously survived.
US inflation gloom casts dark shadow over markets
Global equities sank further Wednesday as stronger-than-expected US inflation data sparked fears of a prolonged campaign of Federal Reserve interest rate hikes.
Xi vows backing for Kazakhstan in first trip since pandemic
China's President Xi Jinping was in ex-Soviet Kazakhstan Wednesday on his first trip abroad since the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, ahead of a meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
London Marathon offers non-binary option for mass event
Entrants in the mass-participation event at next year's London Marathon will be offered a non-binary gender option.
Zelensky vows 'victory' on frontline visit to liberated Kharkiv region
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday promised "victory" on a visit to the strategic city of Izyum that was recently recaptured from Russia by Kyiv's army in a lightning counter-offensive.
London mourners brave long wait for 'seconds' with queen
Braving chilly winds and a rainy night, mourners gathered in London before dawn on Wednesday, ready to endure hours of discomfort for a chance to view Queen Elizabeth II's coffin lying in state.