China unveils steady but restrained climate goals
China vowed Wednesday to cut its emissions by 7–10 percent over the next decade, a cautious commitment to climate action from the world's top polluter, as the United States doubles down on fossil fuels and Europe falters.
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Trump 'incredibly impatient' with Russia on Ukraine, VP Vance says
US Vice President JD Vance warned Wednesday that Donald Trump was "growing incredibly impatient" with Moscow as Washington's stance on Russia hardens after diplomatic efforts to resolve the war in Ukraine stalled.
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France, US tell Iran still chance to avoid nuclear sanctions
French President Emmanuel Macron and a US envoy said Wednesday that Iran still had a last chance to avoid deep UN sanctions if it addresses concerns on its nuclear program.
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Big news: Annual eating contest roars to life in Fat Bear Week
Americans exhausted by the firehose of news in 2025 were being offered a brief respite Wednesday, as Fat Bear Week got under way in Alaska.
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In UN debut, new Syria leader warns on Israel but backs dialogue
Syria's new leader warned Wednesday that Israel's persistent attacks put the region at risk, but he backed diplomacy as he won support on his UN debut.
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Malawi's ex-president Mutharika returns to power in crushing vote win
Malawi's ex-president Peter Mutharika was re-elected to head the impoverished southern African country with nearly 57 percent of votes, the election authority announced Wednesday, following polls dominated by soaring living costs.
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Under-fire Brazil senators scrap immunity bid
A commission of Brazilian senators on Wednesday quashed a bid to expand criminal immunity for lawmakers after the proposal unleashed mass protests over the weekend.
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Morikawa calls on US Ryder Cup fans 'to go crazy'
Collin Morikawa wants to see New York golf fans bring chaos and craziness when the Ryder Cup begins Friday and hopes teammate Cameron Young fist pumps in a European rival's face.
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India see off Bangladesh to book Asia Cup final spot
India secured their place in the Asia Cup final on Wednesday as Abhishek Sharma starred with 75 in a comfortable 41-run win over Bangladesh in Dubai.
Read moreUN demands probe after drone 'attack' on Gaza aid flotilla
The United Nations called Wednesday for an investigation into alleged drone attacks against a Gaza-bound aid flotilla that forced Italy to send a frigate to help.
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