July 22 second day in row to break global heat record: EU monitor
Earth withered through a second-straight day of record-breaking temperatures on July 22, the EU's climate monitor said Wednesday, as parts of the world suffer devastating heatwaves and wildfires.
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Taiwan shuts down as deadly Typhoon Gaemi approaches
Taiwan closed schools and evacuated thousands from their homes on Wednesday ahead of Typhoon Gaemi, which authorities said could be "the strongest" to hit in eight years and has already killed one person on the island.
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Denmark awaits Japan's extradition request for anti-whaling activist
Denmark is waiting for Japan's extradition for the veteran anti-whaling activist Paul Watson, arrested this weekend in Greenland, before ruling on the case, the justice ministry said Wednesday.
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Ferrari to accept crypto-payments in Europe
Italian luxury carmaker Ferrari said Wednesday its European dealers will start accepting cryptocurrency, following a similar move in the United States.
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Journalists in Kenya protest attacks on media freedoms
Dozens of journalists joined marches in Kenya on Wednesday in protest at what they see as heavy-handed government tactics to stifle media freedoms, including police attacks on journalists during the demonstrations that have rocked the country for the past five weeks.
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Dujardin video shows British Olympic star repeatedly whipping horse
Video has emerged of British Olympic dressage star Charlotte Dujardin repeatedly whipping a horse's legs after she was suspended by the sport's governing body.
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Ukraine grapples with motivating new millitary recruits
The tired troops moved through the forest in east Ukraine at dawn, imitating assault rifle fire while searching for non-existent Russians between the trees.
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Search goes on after Ethiopia landslides kill 229
Rescuers aided by drones were continuing a desperate search on Wednesday for possible survivors of devastating landslides in an isolated area of southern Ethiopia that have claimed the lives of at least 229 people.
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Beijing deal for post-war Gaza leaves analysts sceptical
Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas's Fatah movement has agreed with Hamas to form a "national unity government" in post-war Gaza, but analysts are sceptical about the significance of the Beijing-brokered deal.
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Let the Games begin! Rugby, football kick off Paris 2024
Football and Rugby Sevens kick off the sport at the Paris Olympics Wednesday, two days before the opening ceremony, featuring a top French star and a huge police presence for Israel's first appearance.
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