WHO Demands Space To Finish Gaza Polio Vaccination
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday urged Israel to ensure the necessary conditions to finish the job of vaccinating Gaza's children against polio, after reaching more than 150,000 with the required second dose.
Amazon Bets On Nuclear Power To Fuel AI Ambitions
Amazon announced significant investments in nuclear energy on Wednesday, joining other tech giants in aiming to meet the high electric power demands of artificial intelligence using atomic energy.
Fiery Harris Vows Break From Biden In Testy Fox Interview
A combative Kamala Harris pledged a clean break from Joe Biden's presidency Wednesday in an interview with right-wing Fox News aimed at reaching Republican voters wary of Donald Trump.
Musk's X Escapes Tough EU Competition Rules
Tech billionaire Elon Musk's X platform will not face the EU's stringent competition rules aimed at keeping digital markets open, the European Commission said on Wednesday.
Israel Strikes Hezbollah Strongholds After Rejecting Lebanon Ceasefire
Israel conducted strikes on Wednesday targeting Hezbollah's main bastion and a city in southern Lebanon where it holds sway, after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed calls for a ceasefire.
Saudi Crown Prince In Brussels For First EU-Gulf Summit
Gulf leaders including Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman gather with EU heads of state and government in Brussels Wednesday for a summit aimed at averting a "general conflagration" in the Middle East.
Thomas Tuchel Appointed England Manager: Football Association
Thomas Tuchel was named England's new manager on Wednesday, with the German set to start in the role from January 1, 2025.
Myanmar And China Have Lowest Internet Freedom, Says Study
Myanmar and China have the world's worst internet freedom, with declines reported in a number of other countries led by Kyrgyzstan, a study said Wednesday.
UK Inflation Hits Three-year Low, Fuelling Rate-cut Hopes
Britain's annual inflation rate fell to a three-year low in September, official data showed Wednesday, fuelling speculation that the Bank of England will resume cutting interest rates next month.
Kenya Senate Begins Debate On Deputy President Impeachment
Kenya's Senate on Wednesday began debating the impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua after the embattled politician lost yet another court bid to stop the process.
Fake AI History Photos Cloud The Past
A wave of touching photos showing great moments in time is fascinating amateur historians online.
Record Number Of Women Run For Japan General Election
A record number of women are running in Japan's general election this month, although they still account for less than a quarter of candidates, local media said Wednesday.
TV Channels In Afghan Province Stop Showing Living Things
At least two TV channels in a northern Afghan province stopped showing images of living beings during their broadcasts, journalists told AFP on Tuesday, in line with orders from morality police.
Restored 'Apollo Belvedere' Marble Back On Show In The Vatican
The Vatican Museums on Tuesday unveiled the restoration of the celebrated second-century "Apollo Belvedere" sculpture following five years of work.
Mexico Touts Foreign Investments As IMF Warns About Reforms
Seeking to calm investor jitters over controversial judicial reforms, Mexico's new president said Tuesday that four foreign companies would invest around $20 billion in the Latin American nation next year.
Trump's Crypto Platform Falters On First Day Of Sales
Former US president Donald Trump's cryptocurrency platform had a faltering sales launch Tuesday, with only a fraction of its digital tokens that went on the market finding a buyer.
US Holiday Spending To Approach $1 Tn: Retail Federation
US consumers are expected to spend close to $1 trillion during the winter holiday season, a slight uptick from the year prior, the National Retail Federation (NRF) said Tuesday.
Harris Mocks Trump After Rally Turns Into Bizarre Dance-a-thon
Kamala Harris went after her US presidential election rival Donald Trump's mental state and fitness for office Tuesday after the 78-year-old Republican's televised town hall veered into a surreal, impromptu music session.
EU Not An 'A La Carte Menu', Members Tell Switzerland
EU ministers on Tuesday rejected a push by non-member Switzerland to add a clause to bilateral agreements under negotiation that would allow it to place limits on immigration from the bloc.
Trump Says 'Obnoxious' Tariffs Will Bring Factories To US
US Republican candidate Donald Trump on Tuesday said that companies will drop plans to build factories overseas when faced with the threat of high tariffs on shipping goods to the United States.
US, Philippines Launch War Games After China's Taiwan Drills, Ship Collision
Thousands of US and Filipino troops launched joint exercises in the northern and western Philippines on Tuesday, after China held huge drills around Taiwan and a Chinese vessel collided with a Filipino patrol boat.
Israel Vows To Put 'National Interest' First In Response To Iran Attack
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said Tuesday that Israel -- and not the United States -- will decide how it will strike back after Iran fired around 200 missiles at his country earlier this month.
Japan Election Campaigns Kick Off For Oct 27 Vote
Campaigning kicked off Tuesday in Japan for an October 27 election in which new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is seeking to retain his long-ruling party's majority.
Oil Prices Tumble On Easing Middle East Fears
Oil prices tumbled more than five percent Tuesday after a report said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told US President Joe Biden he would not strike Iran's crude or nuclear facilities.
King Charles III Heads To Australia And Commonwealth Meeting
King Charles III this week begins his first tour of Australia as monarch, reigniting debate about whether the country should sever ties with the British monarchy and become a republic.
Swedish Prosecutor Confirms 'Rape' Probe Without Naming Mbappe
A Swedish prosecutor said Tuesday a rape investigation had been opened without mentioning Kylian Mbappe, following media reports that the Real Madrid and France star was the suspect following a visit to Stockholm.
Google Signs Nuclear Power Deal With Startup Kairos
Google on Monday signed a deal to get electricity from small nuclear reactors to help power artificial intelligence.
Russia Could Be Able To Attack NATO By 2030: German Intelligence
Russia will likely be capable of launching an attack on NATO by 2030 and is ramping up efforts to disrupt Ukraine's Western supporters through sabotage, German intelligence chiefs warned Monday.
EVs Seek To Regain Sales Momentum At Paris Motor Show
European and Chinese automakers faced off at the Paris Motor Show on Monday as they seek to make electric vehicles affordable for the broader public as the sector faces stalling sales in many countries.
Harris Slams Trump Over Military Threat To 'Enemy From Within'
Kamala Harris tore into "unhinged" Donald Trump Monday over his threat to set the US military on political opponents as the presidential rivals held dueling events in battleground Pennsylvania.
