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Trump offers more US troops in talks with Poland's nationalist president
President Donald Trump hosted new Polish President Karol Nawrocki on Wednesday at the White House with a military flyover and an offer to send more US troops to the eastern European ally.
Putin vows not to back down in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday vowed to carry on fighting in Ukraine if a peace deal cannot be reached, striking a defiant tone a day before Kyiv's allies gather in Paris to discuss security guarantees.
Bolsonaro lawyers tell Brazil court acquittal 'imperative'
The defense team of Brazilian ex-president Jair Bolsonaro told the close of his trial for coup plotting on Wednesday that an acquittal was "imperative" to avoid what it presented as a potential miscarriage of justice.
Trump welcomes nationalist Polish president for talks dominated by Ukraine
US President Donald Trump hosted new Polish President Karol Nawrocki on Wednesday for talks focused on the war in Ukraine -- featuring a flyover as the right-wing leader arrived at the White House.
'Block everything': France on alert ahead of nationwide protest
French authorities are bracing for a day of nationwide protests led by far-left activists next week, with intelligence officials warning the movement's decentralised nature makes its scale and impact difficult to predict.
Xi, Putin, Kim meeting 'direct challenge' to international system: EU top diplomat
The presence of the leaders of Russia and North Korea alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping at a massive parade in Beijing Wednesday was part of efforts to build an anti-Western "new world order", the EU's foreign policy chief said.
Director tells Venice that Gaza film gives 'voice' to victims
The director of a new film about a five-year-old girl killed by Israeli forces in Gaza told the Venice Film Festival Wednesday she wanted to give "a voice and a face" to victims.
EU presents Mercosur deal for member states' approval
The EU put forward a huge trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur for approval by member countries Wednesday, reassuring chief critic France it came with "robust" safeguards to protect farmers.
Sax-playing pilot Anutin plots path to Thai premiership
Saxophonist, occasional pilot and heir to a construction fortune, Anutin Charnvirakul was once banned from politics but is now the leading candidate to become Thailand's next prime minister.
Pomp, pageantry, prowess at Beijing's military parade
Cheers and gasps could be heard around Beijing on Wednesday as China's capital lit up with pomp, pageantry and patriotism for a massive parade showcasing the country's latest military hardware.
Beijing shows off drones, missiles and lasers in military parade
Underwater drones, massive missiles and laser weapons dazzled crowds on Wednesday at a major military parade in Beijing, a show of strength for China as frictions with Washington simmer.
'I made it': Germans reflect on Merkel's 2015 migrant influx
The images have gone down in history: lines of exhausted men and women carrying their belongings on their backs, trudging through central Europe in early September 2015.
Bangladesh eyes end to treasure trove bank vault mystery
For more than a century, the fate of the dazzling Darya-e-Noor diamond has been sealed inside a bank vault -- a mystery that haunts Khawaja Naim Murad, great-grandson of the last prince, or Nawab, of Dhaka.
Pomp, pageantry and prowess at Beijing's military parade
Beijing lit up with pomp and pageantry on Wednesday at a massive parade showcasing China's latest military hardware, watched by world leaders including North Korea's Kim Jong Un and Russia's Vladimir Putin.
Acting Thai government moves to dissolve parliament
Thailand's acting prime minister has moved to dissolve parliament, his party said Wednesday, after the largest opposition party backed a rival candidate to lead the country.
China 'unstoppable', says Xi with Kim, Putin at his side
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russia's Vladimir Putin flanked Xi Jinping at a massive parade in Beijing on Wednesday, capping a week of diplomatic grandstanding by the Chinese president and his allies against the West.
Kim, Putin at Xi's side for massive China military parade
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russia's Vladimir Putin arrived Wednesday morning ahead of a massive parade in Beijing to cap a week of diplomatic grandstanding by President Xi Jinping and his allies against the West.
Kim and Putin join Xi for massive China military parade
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russia's Vladimir Putin are expected to flank President Xi Jinping at a massive parade in Beijing on Wednesday morning, in a historic moment capping a week of diplomatic grandstanding against the West.
US House committee releases batch of 'Epstein files'
A US House of Representatives committee released a first batch of documents on Tuesday from the investigation into notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Not my bag: Trump blames AI for viral video
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday blamed AI for a viral video that appeared to show a black bag being thrown out of a White House window.
Brazil court shrugs off US 'threats' as it mulls Bolsonaro fate
Brazil's Supreme Court vowed Tuesday not to bend to pressure from Washington in deciding the fate of far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro, a Donald Trump ally on trial for allegedly plotting a coup.
Kim and Putin join China's Xi for massive military parade in Beijing
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russia's Vladimir Putin are expected to flank President Xi Jinping at a massive parade in Beijing on Wednesday morning, in a historic moment capping a week of diplomatic grandstanding against the West.
At least 25 killed in Pakistan attacks, including 14 at political rally
At least 25 people were killed in three attacks in Pakistan on Tuesday, officials said, including 14 who died after a suicide bomber targeted a political rally in the southwestern province of Balochistan.
Trump says to ask Supreme Court for 'expedited ruling' in tariff appeal
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he plans to seek a swift ruling from the Supreme Court as his administration pushes to overturn a court decision that found many of his tariffs illegal.
Not dead. Trump dismisses health rumors as 'fake news'
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday dismissed social media rumors that have swirled about his health -- including that he had died -- as "fake news" during a press conference at the White House.
Trump announces US Space Command move to Alabama
President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced that the headquarters of the US Space Command will be moved from Colorado to Alabama, reversing a decision by his Democratic predecessor Joe Biden.
Trump dismisses health rumors as 'fake news'
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday dismissed social media rumors that have swirled about his health as "fake news" during press conference at the White House.
Trump expected to announce US Space Command move
President Donald Trump is set to make an announcement Tuesday on moving the headquarters of the US Space Command, reversing a decision by his predecessor Joe Biden.
Trump vows to end crime in 'most dangerous city' Chicago
US President Donald Trump vowed Tuesday to quickly and dramatically reduce crime in Chicago, hinting at sending federal troops into what he branded the "most dangerous city in the world."
Scrap nukes, urges director Bigelow in new thriller at Venice
The world needs to be "more informed" and reduce its nuclear stockpile, US director Kathryn Bigelow said on Tuesday before the premier of her latest film, about an imminent strike on the US.
Putin praises Slovak PM for 'independent' position
Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed Slovakia's Moscow-friendly prime minister on Tuesday for following an "independent" foreign policy, as the pair met in China.
Israel builds up forces ahead of Gaza City offensive
Israel intensified its military build-up on Tuesday as reservists began responding to call-up orders ahead of a planned offensive to capture Gaza City, nearly two years into a devastating war.