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US ramps up attack on international court over Israel

US ramps up attack on international court over Israel

The United States on Wednesday defiantly expanded efforts to hobble the International Criminal Court over its prosecution of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, sanctioning a judge from ally France.

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Palace transfer targets Eze and Guehi to start in European tie

Palace transfer targets Eze and Guehi to start in European tie

Oliver Glasner has insisted both Eberechi Eze and Marc Guehi will start in Crystal Palace's Conference League play-off first leg at home to Fredrikstad on Thursday.

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North Carolina coasts prepare for flooding as Erin churns offshore

North Carolina coasts prepare for flooding as Erin churns offshore

Hurricane Erin threatened North Carolina's coast Wednesday with huge waves and flooding, as the strengthening Category 2 storm triggered mandatory evacuation orders despite its offshore path.

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India test-fires ballistic missile ahead of US tariff hike

India test-fires ballistic missile ahead of US tariff hike

India on Wednesday test-fired an intermediate-range ballistic missile capable of carrying multiple nuclear warheads, a government statement said, in an apparent show of strength ahead of a threatened US tariff increase.

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Antarctic climate shifts threaten 'catastrophic' impacts globally

Antarctic climate shifts threaten 'catastrophic' impacts globally

Abrupt and potentially irreversible changes in Antarctica driven by climate change could lift global oceans by metres and lead to "catastrophic consequences for generations", scientists warned Wednesday.

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Tall ships sail into Amsterdam for giant maritime festival

Tall ships sail into Amsterdam for giant maritime festival

Tall ships from around the world paraded up the North Sea Canal into Amsterdam on Wednesday, with crews from Peru, Uruguay, Germany and France waving from their decks as crowds cheered along the banks.

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Trump raises pressure on central bank, calls for Fed governor to resign

Trump raises pressure on central bank, calls for Fed governor to resign

President Donald Trump ramped up pressure on the US central bank Wednesday, calling for Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook to step down -- after his recent criticism of Fed Chair Jerome Powell for not lowering interest rates sooner.

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Woods to head PGA Tour committee to overhaul golf

Woods to head PGA Tour committee to overhaul golf

Tiger Woods will head a new player-led committee aimed at overseeing a radical shake-up of professional golf in North America, PGA Tour chief executive Brian Rolapp announced on Wednesday.

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Google packs new Pixel phones with AI

Google packs new Pixel phones with AI

Google on Wednesday unveiled new Pixel 10 smartphones, showcasing artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities woven into its Android mobile operating system.

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How Europe tried to speak Trump

How Europe tried to speak Trump

A careful selection of cast and roles and a clear strategy to avoid deadlocks. European leaders' charm offensive on Donald Trump to foster Ukraine's cause this week was hastily arranged but followed a scripted plan, say European sources.

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