Former President Barack Obama announces death of family dog Sunny
Former President Barack Obama and his family announced the death of their Portuguese water dog Sunny on Wednesday morning.
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Former French minister Rachida Dati faces trial over Renault-Nissan lobbying charges
Rachida Dati, the former French culture minister, is standing trial in Paris on corruption allegations linked to her work with the Renault-Nissan group.
US imposes visa restrictions on South Africans over racial discrimination claims
The United States announced new visa restrictions targeting specific South African nationals accused of promoting racial discrimination in Pretoria.
Jade Thirlwall reveals rare condition preventing her from burping
Singer Jade Thirlwall disclosed a diagnosis of Retrograde Cricopharyngeal Dysfunction after facing criticism regarding her weight on social media.
Australia plans to ban student dependants and cut migration targets
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke will announce new immigration rules in Canberra on Thursday that restrict family visas for foreign students.
Sony unveils two new PlayStation Pulse headsets with different features
Sony has revealed two new wireless PlayStation Pulse headsets intended to replace the previous models.
UK inflation rises to 3.1 percent in August as fuel costs climb
Official data released Wednesday shows UK annual inflation reached 3.1 percent in August driven by higher fuel prices.
Enzo Maresca defends VAR officials after Manchester City win at Old Trafford
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca defended video assistant referee officials on Wednesday following a controversial goal in Sunday's match against Manchester United.
Senate committee questions Trump nominees for top health roles
The Senate Health Committee held confirmation hearings on Wednesday for three officials nominated by President Trump, including a third nominee for surgeon general.
US warns citizens to reconsider travel to Saudi Arabia amid regional threats
The United States has downgraded its travel advisory for Saudi Arabia to Level 3 on September 16, 2026, citing escalating conflict and security risks.