UK's Starmer in Germany for first bilateral trip as PM
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer meets with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin on Wednesday to discuss a new partnership between the countries, on his first bilateral trip since taking office last month.
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Venezuelan opposition to march against Maduro election 'fraud'
One month after a presidential vote it claims was stolen by incumbent Nicolas Maduro, Venezuela's opposition has called for mass rallies Wednesday to press for the recognition of its election "victory."
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Trash overwhelms Havana as garbage trucks lack parts, fuel
Cuba's iconic capital Havana is drowning in a sea of uncollected trash as a critical shortage of fuel and vehicle parts affects garbage collection on the island crippled by sanctions and economic woes.
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Harris rides convention buzz on return to trail
Kamala Harris returns to the campaign trail Wednesday with a blitz in the battleground state of Georgia, hoping to turn her momentum from the Democratic convention into a solid lead against Donald Trump.
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Telegram founder set to learn fate after France arrest
Pavel Durov, the founder and chief of Telegram, is set to learn Wednesday whether he will face charges and even be remanded in custody after his weekend arrest by French authorities over alleged violations at the messaging app.
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Judicial reforms strain Mexican-US ties, spook investors
Controversial judicial reforms promoted by Mexico's outgoing president are straining diplomatic relations with the United States, its neighbor and key trading partner, while also rattling financial markets.
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The new UEFA Champions League format explained
Ahead of the draw for the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League which takes place on Thursday in Monaco, AFP Sport explains the format of the new, expanded version of Europe's elite club competition:
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Three matches to watch on Wednesday at the US Open
Novak Djokovic aims to take another step toward a record 25th Grand Slam title on Wednesday when he takes on fellow Serbian Laslo Djere in the second round of the US Open.
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North Korea test-fires rocket launcher with new 'guiding system'
North Korea's Kim Jong Un oversaw the test-firing of a 240mm multiple rocket launcher equipped with a new "guiding system", state media said Wednesday, as Pyongyang continues to upgrade its arsenal.
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Proud Evans out-lasts Khachanov in longest ever US Open match
Daniel Evans rallied from 0-4 down in the final set to beat Karen Khachanov in the longest match in US Open history on Tuesday, a five-hour, 35-minute epic on court six.
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