A wildfire that swept across mountains and coastal areas west of Athens has left hundreds of animals displaced. Volunteers rescued more than 280 pets and wildlife during days of extreme heat and …

Taiwan has kicked off annual military exercises aimed at simulating a response to a potential Chinese invasion of the self-governed island Beijing claims as its own. The live-fire exercises, …

Israeli army says two soldiers killed in southern Lebanon, the first Israeli deaths since June truce with Hezbollah.

DHARMGHAR, Nepal (AP) — Monkeys are becoming one of the most persistent and destructive enemies of farmers in Nepal. At dawn, rural communities across the country gather to fan out across …

Authorities say a drone sighting and the discovery of a suspicious object at Germany’s Leipzig/Halle Airport led to flight disruption during the night. One runway remained closed on Wednesday. …

Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says she plans to return from exile in India in December despite facing a death sentence in Bangladesh. Hasina announced her intention to return …

Guatemalan authorities say activity at the Fuego volcano is gradually decreasing after it began two days ago. The National Coordinator for Disaster Reduction said on Wednesday that it urges caution, …

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says he no longer has confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino, adding to growing pressure on the soccer leader after his abandoned plan to sell stakes in the …

The United States says it has suspended all government operations in the Mexican state of Michoacan because of a “threat to U.S. interests,” including the inspections of avocados required for …

Pakistan’s ruling party has taken a commanding lead in elections for the legislative assembly in Pakistan-administered Kashmir after results from the first two phases of voting were announced, …

U.S. President Donald Trump says a deal on the Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday or Thursday. An agreement could potentially help bring an end to the war. Regional officials tell The …

Mexican officials say a social media influencer was killed by a gunman during a livestream in the violence-torn state of Sinaloa. Wednesday's statement underscores violence against social media …

A federal judge has dismissed Alex Murdaugh's lawsuit seeking $600,000 in legal fees from former court clerk Becky Hill. Murdaugh sued after the state Supreme Court ruled Hill's misconduct led to …

The U.S. government has offered a $25 million reward for information leading to the capture of Juan Carlos González, increasing pressure on the U.S. citizen who leads Mexico's most powerful cartel. …

Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and its surrounding region have killed 17 people and wounded 44 others. The attack overnight into Wednesday is part of a series of large-scale Russian …

The South African government is pushing for Africa-wide migration talks following tensions that have seen thousands of migrants leave the country. The issue is expected to be discussed at a Southern …

Flávio Bolsonaro, a presidential candidate in Brazil and the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, has selected his running mate for the October election. He announced on Wednesday that he's …

Temperatures in Central Europe have soared to extreme levels again, with Slovakia and Austria both having their hottest day on record. Temperatures in Slovakia reached 41.4 degrees Celsius on …

The director of a Russian drone factory was badly wounded when his car exploded. News reports Wednesday said Vladimir Tkachuk, head of the Uraldronzavod factory, was hospitalized in grave condition …

Asian shares have surged and oil prices slipped after the U.S. stock market rallied to records. Benchmarks jumped more than 3% in Tokyo and Seoul as shares in computer chipmakers and other AI-related …