Lebanon facing 'catastrophic' situation as 600,000 displaced: UN
United Nations officials warned Wednesday that Lebanon was staring down a "catastrophic" humanitarian crisis as the number of internally displaced people hit 600,000 and Israel presses its offensive against Hezbollah militants.
Read moreUS warns Israel not to repeat Gaza destruction in Lebanon
The United States warned Israel Wednesday against any Gaza-like military action in Lebanon after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened it with "destruction" like that in the Palestinian territory.
Read moreMusk's X returns in Brazil after 40-day showdown with judge
Elon Musk's social media platform X, which was banned in Brazil for 40 days in a legal tussle over disinformation, was available again in the country on Wednesday.
Read moreCall her savvy? Harris unleashes unconventional media blitz
She loves raisin bran and exercise, and is as comfortable talking about abortion as she is about beer. Meet Kamala Harris -- or at least a rather different side that emerged in an unconventional US media blitz this week.
Read moreLucian Freud 'masterpiece' fetches £13.9 million at London sale
A nude by Lucian Freud that took 16 months to paint sold for £13.9 million ($18.2 million) at a London auction on Wednesday, the first time the work, hailed as a "masterpiece," has come to market.
Read moreSoFi Stadium to hold next two CONCACAF Nations League finals
CONCACAF will host the next two editions of the Nations League Finals at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood near Los Angeles, the confederation said on Wednesday.
Read moreMcIlroy and DeChambeau set for PGA-LIV 'Showdown' in Vegas
PGA Tour stars Rory McIlroy and top-ranked Scottie Scheffler will face LIV Golf's Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka in an exhibition event in Las Vegas in December organizers announced Wednesday.
Read moreFed minutes highlight divisions over rate cut decision
The US Federal Reserve's rate-setting committee was divided during interest rate deliberations last month, although most members ultimately voted for a half percentage-point cut, according to minutes of the meeting published Wednesday.
Read moreSteve McQueen debuts new WWII film at London festival
Steve McQueen's latest film "Blitz" is a "sobering" reminder of war's grim realities as people increasingly "look away", the Oscar-winning director told AFP ahead of its premiere Wednesday.
Read moreRun blitz edges India and South Africa closer to World Cup semi-finals
India and South Africa piled up the two highest totals at the Women's T20 World Cup on Wednesday to stay on track for the semi-finals.
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