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Russian drones in Poland put NATO to the test

The intrusion of Russian drones into Poland -- whether deliberate, as Ukraine's European allies contend, or accidental -- is a test of NATO's readiness and resolve, experts say.

US producer inflation unexpectedly falls in first drop since April

US producer prices unexpectedly fell in August, government data showed Wednesday, driven in part by a pullback in energy and trade -- and prompting President Donald Trump to renew calls for lower interest rates.

UK PM expresses 'confidence' in ambassador to US after Epstein letter

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer backed the UK ambassador to Washington Peter Mandelson Wednesday after details emerged of the diplomat's friendship with disgraced sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Spain PM's wife denies embezzlement in fresh court hearing

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's wife Begona Gomez on Wednesday denied in court misusing public funds by hiring a personal assistant in an embezzlement probe that has rattled the leftist government, legal sources said.

Spain to deploy 'extraordinary' security for Vuelta finale

An "extraordinary" security boost will accompany the final two stages of the Vuelta in the Madrid region, Spanish authorities said on Wednesday, as pro-Palestinian protests rock one of cycling's grand tours.

What we know about Israel's attack on Hamas in Qatar

In a stunning development, Israel launched a surprise air raid targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar's capital Doha Tuesday, killing six people including the son of the group's lead negotiator in ceasefire talks.

Poland warns of escalation, holds NATO talks after Russian drone intrusion

Poland gathered its NATO allies for urgent talks on Wednesday after Russian drones flew into Polish airspace during an attack on Ukraine, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said, warning that the situation was inching closer to "open conflict".

Israel vows to strike foes anywhere after Qatar attack

Israel on Wednesday warned its enemies they were not safe anywhere, a day after strikes targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar -- a US ally -- drew a rare rebuke from President Donald Trump.

British horse racing strikes over proposed tax rise on betting

British horse racing is holding a historic one-day strike on Wednesday in protest against a proposed tax rise on betting that racing chiefs warn could cause "irreparable damage".

Poland calls urgent NATO talks after Russian drone incursion

Poland gathered its NATO allies for urgent talks on Wednesday, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said, after Russian drones flew into Polish airspace in an overnight attack on Ukraine.

Pacific Island leaders back 'ocean of peace' at fraught summit

Pacific Island leaders issued a call for an "ocean of peace" on Wednesday, urging respect for their sovereignty at a summit clouded by China's alleged meddling and great power competition in the strategically vital region.

Israel defends Qatar strikes after rebuke from Trump

Israel's UN envoy defended targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar as the "right" decision on Wednesday, after the strikes on the US ally's soil drew a rare rebuke from President Donald Trump.

The factors behind violent unrest in Nepal

Nepali youth, digitally savvy but bowed down by unemployment and limited opportunities, hit a breaking point this week, furious at an elderly ruling class they see as out of touch.

Nepal army bids to restore order after deadly protests oust PM

Nepali soldiers patrolled the streets of Kathmandu on Wednesday, seeking to restore order after protesters set parliament ablaze and forced the prime minister to quit in the worst violence to hit the Himalayan nation in two decades.

Pacific Islands leaders to back 'ocean of peace' at fraught summit

Pacific Islands leaders will declare an "ocean of peace" urging powers to respect the region's sovereignty, Australia's prime minister said Wednesday at a summit clouded by China's alleged meddling.

South Korea sends plane to fetch detained workers from US

A chartered plane departed Seoul for the United States Wednesday to repatriate hundreds of South Korean workers detained in an immigration raid, flag carrier Korean Air told AFP.

Poland says 'hostile objects' downed in its airspace during Russian attack on Ukraine

Poland said Wednesday that "hostile objects" had been downed by Polish or allied aircraft scrambled in response to multiple violations of its airspace during a Russian attack on Ukraine.

Nepal army patrols after deadly protests oust PM

Nepali soldiers patrolled the streets of Kathmandu on Wednesday, seeking to restore order after protesters set parliament ablaze and forced the prime minister to quit in the worst violence to hit the Himalayan nation in two decades.

Australia to deploy fleet of underwater strike drones

Australia said Wednesday it will deploy a US$1.1 billion fleet of "Ghost Shark" underwater attack drones to bolster its firepower in a "threatening" regional landscape.

Pacific Islands leaders kick off summit clouded by China tensions

Pacific Islands leaders opened an influential summit in the Solomons on Wednesday, with nations split over China's growing role in the region and alleged meddling in the meeting.

US Supreme Court to hear Trump tariff case in November

The US Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to hear arguments in November on the legality of President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, after his administration asked for an expedited ruling on the issue.

Former Meta researchers testify company buried child safety studies

Meta systematically suppressed internal research highlighting serious child safety risks on its virtual reality platforms, according to allegations from current and former employees who testified to Congress on Tuesday.

Trump issues rare rebuke to Netanyahu over Qatar strikes

President Donald Trump gave Benjamin Netanyahu a rare slap on the wrist Tuesday over Israel's strikes against Hamas in Qatar, as he insisted he played no role in the attack by one close US ally against another.

Bolsonaro on brink of conviction in Brazil coup trial

Two judges in Brazilian ex-president Jair Bolsonaro's coup trial voted Tuesday to convict him, with three others yet to give their verdicts in a case that has angered the right-winger's US ally Donald Trump.

Hong Kong legislature to vote on same-sex partnerships bill

Hong Kong lawmakers are expected to vote Wednesday on whether to grant limited rights to same-sex couples, as fears grow in the LGBTQ community that even this narrow equality bid could be sunk by conservative pro-Beijing voices.

Trump issues rare rebuke to Netanyahu over Qatar strike

Donald Trump gave Benjamin Netanyahu a rare slap on the wrist over Israel's strikes against Hamas in Doha, the White House said Tuesday, after an attack which could complicate the US president's push for peace in Gaza.

Deadly Israeli strikes targeting Hamas in Qatar earn Trump rebuke

Deadly Israeli air strikes targeted senior Hamas leaders in US ally Qatar, the venue of repeated rounds of Gaza peace talks, on Tuesday, drawing a rare rebuke from President Donald Trump.

Pacific Islands leaders hold summit clouded by China tensions

Pacific Islands leaders hold an influential summit in the Solomons on Wednesday, with nations split over China's growing role in the region and alleged meddling in the meeting.

Macron names defence minister Lecornu new PM: presidency

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday named defence minister Sebastien Lecornu as the new prime minister to replace Francois Bayrou and resolve a deepening political crisis as protests loom in the next days.

Israel strikes Hamas officials in Qatar

Israel's military said it conducted air strikes targeting senior Hamas leaders in the Qatari capital on Tuesday, as Qatar condemned an attack on buildings housing members of the Palestinian militant movement.

French fear diplomatic stitch-up over Bayeux Tapestry loan

French President Emmanuel Macron's promise to loan the Bayeux Tapestry to the United Kingdom in a diplomatic gesture has caused an outcry in the French art world given the ancient fabric's fragile state.

Nepal protesters set parliament ablaze as PM quits

Nepali youth protesters set parliament ablaze on Tuesday as the veteran prime minister obeyed furious crowds to quit, after one of the deadliest crackdowns in years in which at least 19 people were killed.

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