Russia Expels German Diplomats in Escalating Consulate Standoff
Moscow orders German consulate staff to leave within weeks after shutting Berlin's cultural centres, in tit-for-tat retaliation over Bonn closure.
MOSCOW — Russia's Foreign Ministry ordered a group of German diplomats to leave the country on Wednesday, deepening a diplomatic rupture triggered by Berlin's closure of the Russian Consulate General in Bonn. The ministry summoned Germany's ambassador to formalise the expulsions. The move followed Moscow's decision...
UN Backs True-Size Africa Maps; US Votes Alone Against
General Assembly resolution urges shift from Mercator projection to equal-area maps, with only Washington dissenting.
The United Nations moved Wednesday to promote map projections depicting Africa's true size after the General Assembly adopted a resolution encouraging...
GameStop's Bitcoin Bet Masks Continued Sales Decline in Q2
The Texas retailer is expected to report another year-on-year revenue drop when it releases second-quarter earnings on Wednesday, even as its cryptocurrency holdings bolster the balance sheet.
GameStop is expected to report second-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings after the closing bell in New York on Wednesday, with analysts forecasting another...
Apple Launches iPhone 18 Pro With A20 Chip and Satellite AI Features
Apple's September event introduced a redesigned iPhone 18 Pro line powered by a 2nm A20 processor and expanded on-device Apple Intelligence, alongside new Apple Watch and AirPods models.
CUPERTINO, California — Apple on Wednesday unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max at its annual autumn event, featuring the A20 chip, expanded...
FDA Panel Endorses Updated COVID-19 Boosters for Fall 2026-27 Rollout
Vaccine advisers recommend reformulated shot targeting dominant variant as US pharmacies prepare autumn campaign.
The US Food and Drug Administration's Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee voted Wednesday to endorse an updated COVID-19 vaccine...
Zheng Reaches US Open Semi-Final After Defeating Swiatek
The Olympic champion, who entered through qualifying, continued her improbable run at Flushing Meadows with a victory over the former world number one.
NEW YORK — Zheng Qinwen advanced to her first US Open semi-final on Wednesday, extending a remarkable run at Flushing Meadows after defeating Iga Swiatek on...
Nate Bargatze to Host Comedy-Heavy 2026 Emmy Awards on ABC
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards will air September 13 from Los Angeles, with 'Severance' and 'The Studio' among top nominees.
The Television Academy confirmed final production details for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards on Wednesday, set to air Sunday, September 13, on ABC from the...
Venice Film Festival Awards Golden Lion as 83rd Edition Concludes
The jury presented the Golden Lion for Best Film and acting prizes on Wednesday, days after honouring Ellen Burstyn with a lifetime achievement award.
VENICE — The 83rd Venice International Film Festival concluded its awards ceremony on Wednesday at the Palazzo del Cinema on the Lido, with the jury...
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