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Stocks fall, oil surges as US inflation jumps and Israel strikes gas facilities
Stocks markets fell and oil prices surged Wednesday after a closely watched US inflation gauge came in hotter than expected and Iran said that Israel struck one of its gas facilities.
South Lebanon residents flee death and destruction
The line of cars stretched as far as the eye could see along the coast of southern Lebanon, as residents of areas bombarded in the Israel-Hezbollah war poured into the ancient city of Sidon in search of safety.
Under Hezbollah fire, people in north Israel hope for better days
Israeli dairy and fruit farmer Tommy Kurlender refused to abandon his herd during the last war with Hezbollah, and vowed he would again stay put this time around.
Iran women's football team cross Turkish border to head home: AFP
The Iranian women's national football team crossed the Turkish border into Iran on Wednesday, among them several players who withdrew an asylum bid in Australia.
Fear in central Beirut as Israel strikes, with and without warning
Sara Saleh and her family fled wearing their pyjamas on Wednesday when Israel's military said it would strike a central Beirut building near the school-turned-shelter where they had been staying.
'France is wild': Macron to unveil name of Europe's largest warship
President Emmanuel Macron was set to unveil on Wednesday the name of France's next aircraft carrier, as the country looks to reinforce its status as a major maritime power.
Israel conducts wave of strikes on Beirut
Israel repeatedly struck central Beirut on Wednesday, with Lebanese authorities reporting a death toll of at least 12 including a director for Hezbollah's Al Manar TV channel, and said it would strike river crossings in south Lebanon.
US govt says Anthropic AI an 'unacceptable risk' to military
Artificial intelligence company Anthropic posed an "unacceptable risk" to military supply chains, the US government insisted Tuesday, as it defends against the tech firm's challenge to a designation as dangerous.
Head of victorious Nepal party hails 'win for the country'
The head of the victorious party in Nepal's election hailed its landslide triumph as a "win for the country" on Wednesday, urging new lawmakers to deliver for people who "sacrificed their blood" in last year's protests.
UN maritime body kicks off emergency talks on Mideast shipping
The head of the UN's maritime body Wednesday urged "practical measures" to protect trade ships threatened by the Middle East war, as he opened an emergency meeting amid fears for thousands of stranded ships and seafarers.
Israel says killed Iran intel chief, tells military to hunt down officials
Israel said Wednesday its forces had killed another top Iranian official, Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib, and said its military was authorised to kill any senior figure of the Islamic republic in its sights.
Japan, S. Korea petrochemical industry slows output on Iran war
The Middle East war is forcing petrochemical giants in two key Asian economies to cut production as the conflict rattles supplies of a crucial oil-derived component used to make a range of plastic goods.
Stocks extend gains, oil sinks as US, Israel, Iran press on strikes
Oil prices sank Wednesday after Iraq said it had resumed exports through Turkey, avoiding the effectively closed Strait of Hormuz, while equities rose following another tech-led advance on Wall Street.
Iran to hold funeral for slain security chief as it vows vengeance
Iran will hold a funeral Wednesday for its security chief Ali Larijani as it vowed revenge, firing off a wave of missiles at Israel after it killed the powerful figure in an air strike.
Iran vows revenge for security chief Larijani's killing
Iran vowed on Wednesday a "decisive" retaliation for the death of its security chief Ali Larijani, firing off a wave of missiles at Israel which said it killed him in an air strike.
Stocks extend gains and oil dips as US, Israel, Iran continue strikes
Asian markets mostly rose Wednesday and oil prices dipped following another tech-led advance on Wall Street, as the United States hit Iranian missile sites near the key Strait of Hormuz and Tehran struck crude-producing Gulf neighbours.
Iran missile fire kills two in central Israel: medics
An Iranian missile barrage killed two people near Israel's commercial hub Tel Aviv, medics said Wednesday, as the national railway company suspended operations due to shrapnel impact at a station in the city.
Britain, Rwanda in £100m court clash over migrant deal
Britain and Rwanda cross swords at an international court from Wednesday, with Kigali seeking more than £100 million it says London still owes from a scrapped deal to deport migrants.
'We will wait for each one': Ukrainians greet POWs with tears and cheers
Larysa Gladka was among hundreds of Ukrainians lining the road stretching towards the northern border, holding flags as they anxiously fixed their gaze at the horizon.
UN watchdog says projectile struck Iran nuclear power plant
The UN nuclear watchdog said Wednesday that Iranian authorities had reported projectile impact at the country's only operational nuclear power plant that caused no damage.
Trump faces impasse over Iran war
Having failed to clearly define an objective or exit strategy -- and sell the American public on a new war in Iran -- President Donald Trump finds himself at an impasse, mere weeks into the conflict.
Colombia, Ecuador leaders clash over bomb dropped near border
The leaders of Colombia and Ecuador sparred Tuesday over allegations that the Ecuadoran bombing of suspected criminal hideouts near their shared border had spilled into Colombian territory.
White House pressure on Cuba mounts as island fights power cut
Washington heaped pressure on Cuba's communist authorities Tuesday to allow free-market reforms as the impoverished island scrambled to recover from a nationwide electricity blackout.
Panic as Israel army urges residents to evacuate south Lebanon's Tyre area
Israel's army issued an evacuation order late Tuesday for south Lebanon's Tyre city and surrounding areas as it said it struck Hezbollah targets in the country and the militants claimed a wave of attacks.
Iran confirms security chief dead as Israel vows to target leader
Iran confirmed Tuesday the death of its powerful national security chief, after Israel said he was killed in an airstrike and vowed to hunt down and "neutralise" Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei.
USS Gerald R. Ford: the world's biggest aircraft carrier
The USS Gerald R. Ford -- the world's largest aircraft carrier -- is playing a key role in the US-Israeli war against Iran, but has suffered problems during its extended deployment.
US, European stocks rise despite latest jump in oil prices
US and European equities rose Tuesday despite another jump in oil prices as fresh Iranian attacks on crude-producing neighbors added to an already disrupted petroleum supply picture.
Irish PM pushes Trump on Iran -- politely
It wasn't quite a Zelensky moment. But mild-mannered Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin still had a couple of tense exchanges with US President Donald Trump on Tuesday.
Arizona charges prediction market Kalshi with illegal election betting
Arizona's attorney general filed criminal charges Tuesday against prediction market platform Kalshi, accusing the company of illegally accepting bets on election outcomes and sporting events.
Israel vows to find and 'neutralise' Iran's new supreme leader
Israel's military on Tuesday vowed to hunt down and "neutralise" Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, after saying it had killed the Islamic republic's powerful national security chief in an airstrike.
Lebanon says Israeli strikes kill three soldiers
Three Lebanese soldiers were killed in Israeli strikes on Tuesday, the Lebanese army said, as Israel carried out new raids and again ordered residents of vast parts of southern Lebanon to evacuate.
Iran women's football team arrive in Turkey on way home
The Iranian women's national football team landed at Istanbul Airport on Tuesday after several members of the delegation withdrew their asylum bids in Australia and decided to return home.