Brazil cuts interest rate another half-point
Brazil's central bank cut its key interest rate by half a point for the fourth straight time Wednesday, continuing the easing President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva hopes will spur Latin America's biggest economy.
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Washington shows signs of strained patience with ally Israel
The administration of President Joe Biden has begun to publicly air its differences with the Israeli government over the conduct of the war in Gaza, expressing its exasperation even as it remains largely steady in its support.
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Milan end Newcastle dreams but fall short of Champions League last 16
Samuel Chukwueze's late winner sent Newcastle crashing out of Europe after a 2-1 defeat by AC Milan on Wednesday.
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US Fed holds key rate steady and signals three cuts likely in 2024
The US Federal Reserve voted Wednesday to hold interest rates at a 22-year high for the third straight meeting but signaled they expect to make three rate cuts next year.
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'We have to endure' - Argentines stoic as prices skyrocket
Maria Mamani carries a fistful of new price stickers around a supermarket after Argentina's government slashed the value of the peso in half as part of "shock" therapy to the ailing economy.
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US House to vote on Republican impeachment inquiry against Biden
The Republican-controlled US House of Representatives will vote Wednesday on whether to open a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden based on his son's controversial international dealings -- a move Democrats slammed as purely political.
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US Fed holds key rate steady, signals three cuts likely in 2024
Policymakers at the US Federal Reserve voted Wednesday to hold interest rates at a 22-year high for the third straight meeting and signaled they expect to make three rate cuts next year.
Read moreIsrael vows to pursue Gaza war despite international pressure
Israeli leaders said Wednesday they intended to press ahead with the Gaza Strip war against Hamas, despite coming under increasing international pressure, including from key ally the United States.
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Tesla files recall on 2 mn vehicles to fix autopilot software
Electric car maker Tesla has initiated a recall of over two million vehicles in the United States due to risks associated with the autopilot software, the US traffic safety regulator said Wednesday.
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Man City youngsters shine to complete Champions League clean sweep
Manchester City completed a perfect Champions League group stage as 20-year-olds Micah Hamilton and Oscar Bobb scored their first goals for the club in a 3-2 win at Red Star Belgrade on Wednesday.
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