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Berlin blasts 'political decision' in Gazprom's gas squeeze
Russia on Wednesday stepped up the energy pressure on Europe, slashing gas supplies to the continent for the second day in a row in a move blasted as "political" by Germany.
West pledges more arms for Ukraine, as Russia and China renew ties
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin urged European allies to step up arms shipments to Ukraine on Wednesday, as Russia and China renewed their mutual support in the face of Western sanctions.
Anti-Rwanda tensions boil over into looting in eastern DR Congo city
An anti-Rwanda rally in the eastern DR Congo city of Goma boiled over into looting Wednesday, as bare-chested men ransacked shops and searched cars they suspected of transporting Rwandans.
Macron's 'attack dog' faces fight to hold seat in parliament
He may have been dubbed an "attack dog" by parts of the British press for his anti-Brexit sorties, but French Europe minister Clement Beaune is on the defensive in his first-ever election campaign.
Ukraine parades new French Caesar howitzer
Ukraine on Wednesday showed off one of its new French-made self-propelled howitzers, firing towards Russian-controlled areas, as Kyiv urges Western countries to provide more military hardware.
EU signs gas deal with Egypt, Israel to end 'dependency' on Russia
Israel and Egypt plan to boost gas exports to Europe under an agreement signed during a Cairo visit Wednesday by EU chief Ursula von der Leyen as the bloc seeks to wean itself off Russian gas.
Xi assures Putin of China's support for Russian 'sovereignty, security'
Chinese President Xi Jinping assured his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin of Beijing's support for Moscow on "sovereignty and security" during a call Wednesday, according to state media.
Pakistan military says ailing Musharraf should be 'allowed home'
Pakistan's powerful military said Wednesday that ailing former army chief Pervez Musharraf, who seized power in a bloodless coup 23 years ago and ruled for nine years, should be allowed to return from self-imposed exile in Dubai.
UK could ditch European rights pact after Rwanda plan blocked
Britain's government Wednesday refused to rule out abandoning a European human rights pact after a judge dramatically blocked its plan to fly asylum-seekers to Rwanda, sparking fury among Conservatives.
In the tunnels of Azovstal, traces of Ukraine's resistance
Scrapped metal and concrete debris is all that remains of the Azovstal steel factory in Mariupol, a symbol of Ukraine's weeks-long resistance against the Russian army in the devastated port city.
Xi tells Putin China will keep backing Russia on 'sovereignty, security'
Chinese President Xi Jinping told his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in a call Wednesday that Beijing would keep backing Moscow on "sovereignty and security", according to state media.
Two political veterans face off in fight for Nigeria's presidency
When Nigeria's opposition named veteran operator Atiku Abubakar as its 2023 election candidate, ruling APC party chief Bola Tinubu quickly welcomed a chance to compete against a "worthy" opponent.
Ukraine pleads for western arms as Russia chokes frontline city
Ukraine pleaded with Western governments Wednesday to decide quickly on sending heavy weapons to shore up its faltering defences, as Russia said it would evacuate civilians from a frontline chemical plant.
Saudi seizes rainbow toys in 'homosexuality' crackdown
Saudi officials are seizing rainbow-coloured toys and articles of clothing from shops in the capital as part of a crackdown on homosexuality, state media reported.
Thousands in anti-Rwanda rally in eastern DR Congo city
Several thousand people rallied Wednesday in the eastern DR Congo city of Goma to protest against Rwanda, a day after the government reiterated claims Kigali backed a notorious rebel group.
European equities rebound as ECB holds emergency meet
Europe's equities rebounded Wednesday as the European Central Bank began an emergency meet to discuss volatile eurozone bond markets and soaring inflation, while investors also braced for a major US rate hike.
Calls in UK to ditch European rights pact after Rwanda plan blocked
Furious Conservatives called on Britain's government Wednesday to abandon a European human rights pact after a judge dramatically blocked its plan to fly asylum-seekers to Rwanda.
France claims capture of senior IS figure in Mali
French troops in Mali have captured a senior member of the Sahel affiliate of the Islamic State group, the French military said Wednesday.
Ukrainian mothers abroad stuck between guilt and uncertainty
For more than three months Oleksandra Osadcha, who fled Ukraine with her two children at dawn on February 24, drove from one country to another trying to find a place that "feels like home".
Markets see post-rout calm as traders await Fed hike
Equities were mixed Wednesday with investors nervously awaiting a Federal Reserve interest rate decision that has taken on greater significance since a forecast-busting inflation report sent shockwaves through world markets.
Ecuador judge orders release of Indigenous leader amid protests
An Ecuador judge ordered the immediate release of prominent Indigenous leader Leonidas Iza, his lawyer said early Wednesday, less than a day after he was arrested and accused of paralyzing roads during nationwide anti-government protests.
Russia plans evacuations from chemical plant in battleground Ukraine city
Russia said it would establish a humanitarian corridor to evacuate civilians from a chemical plant in Severodonetsk starting Wednesday as Ukrainian forces wage a desperate battle for control of the city.
China's middle class looks to flee as Covid policies bite
Alan Li no longer sees any future for his family in China after harsh Covid rules decimated his business, upended his son's education and left his country out of step with the rest of the world.
Clashes in Ecuador after Indigenous leader arrested
Ecuador police clashed with protesters Tuesday hours after authorities arrested the leader of an Indigenous movement, as his organization called for a popular uprising following nationwide roadblocks to protest high fuel prices.
Asian markets enjoy post-rout calm as traders await Fed hike
Asian equities were mixed Wednesday with investors nervously awaiting a Federal Reserve interest rate decision that has taken on greater significance since a forecast-busting inflation report sent shockwaves through world markets.
Germany races to stockpile gas before winter
Germany's race to wean itself off Russian energy and stockpile enough gas before winter is playing out largely hidden from view, some 1,600 metres (one mile) below ground in the foothills of the Bavarian Alps.
Donbas battle will determine course of war: Zelensky
Ukraine's battle against Russian troops in the eastern region of the Donbass will determine the course of the war, President Zelensky said Tuesday, asking his nation to stay strong in the face of Moscow's devastating attack against two key cities.
Eletrobras goes private with Bolsonaro bell ring
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro rang the bell at the Sao Paulo stock exchange Tuesday to mark the start of trading in shares of newly privatized electricity company Eletrobras, the second-biggest stock offering worldwide this year.
UK vows to send migrants to Rwanda despite last-minute legal challenges
The UK government on Tuesday insisted it would go ahead with its controversial policy to send asylum seekers to Rwanda, even as last-minute legal appeals meant there was a chance the first such flight might not take off.
Canada, Denmark settle 'whiskey war' over Arctic island
Canada and Denmark on Tuesday finally settled the largely good-natured "whiskey war" that was fought for decades with weapons such as flags and bottles of alcohol over a tiny, barren, and uninhabited outcrop in the Arctic.
UN warns against adoption of Ukrainian children in Russia
Ukrainian children should not be adopted in Russia, where several thousand young people are believed to have been moved since Moscow's February invasion, a UN official said Tuesday.
What we know in case of missing British journalist and Amazon expert
The search for a British journalist and a Brazilian indigenous expert who vanished deep in the Amazon went into its 10th day Tuesday amid fading hopes of finding them alive and persistent international pressure to resolve the case.