Japan's royals: tradition, myths and Instagram
As Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako make the first Japanese state visit to Britain since 1998, here are some key things to know about the imperial family:
Read moreS.Africa's Ramaphosa sworn in for second full term as president
South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa was sworn in for a second full term as president in Pretoria on Wednesday, after his weakened African National Congress (ANC) struck a government coalition deal.
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'Happy' Rose extends deal with RB Leipzig
Marco Rose has extended his deal as manager of RB Leipzig by one year until 2026, the Bundesliga club announced Wednesday.
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Osaka among four Grand Slam winners granted Wimbledon wildcard
Japan's Naomi Osaka was one of four Grand Slam champions granted a wildcard on Wednesday into the main draw for next month's women's singles at Wimbledon.
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N Korea, Russia sign mutual defence deal as Kim pledges support on Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed Wednesday a mutual defence agreement with North Korea's Kim Jong Un, who offered his "full support" on Ukraine.
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EU rebukes France for breaking budget rules
The European Commission on Wednesday reprimanded France for breaching the EU's budget rules under President Emmanuel Macron, in the runup to snap elections marked by lavish spending promises.
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Brownlee dropped from British triathlon team for Olympics
Jonny Brownlee has been left out of Britain's triathlon team for the Paris Olympics in a move that appears to signal the end of a remarkable family contribution to the Games.
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Philippines says Chinese coast guard boarded navy vessels in South China Sea
The Philippine military said Wednesday the Chinese coast guard rammed and boarded Filipino navy boats in a violent confrontation in the South China Sea this week in which a Filipino sailor lost a thumb.
Read moreDeadly fire breaks out at Chad army ammunition depot
A deadly fire broke out at a huge military ammunition depot in Chad's capital N'Djamena, sending powerful explosions into the night sky and shaking buildings miles away.
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Fighting in Gaza's Rafah as tensions soar on Israel-Lebanon border
Israeli air strikes and clashes between troops and Palestinian militants rocked Gaza on Wednesday, as Israel's army warned it had readied an "offensive" against the Lebanese Hezbollah movement on the country's northern front.
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