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U.S. crude oil prices fell about 5% Wednesday on a report Iran would restore traffic through the Strait of Hormuz as part of a framework deal with the U.S.
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Senators are angry President Trump turned on a respected former leader whom they consider a loyal Republican. Now Mr. Trump faces resistance from his own embittered ranks.
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Ken Paxton's victory sets up what will be a closely watched contest in November's midterm elections.
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Thomas DiNapoli, the state comptroller in New York since 2007, now faces his first primary challenge, as two Democrats hope to capitalize on anti-incumbent fervor.
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Israel has intensified its deadly military campaign against Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group, in recent days, striking targets across Lebanon.
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Charities urge people to take precautions after at least nine people died after getting into difficulty in water during the warm weather.
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;Resize=(620)) Ugandan authorities on Wednesday ordered the closure of the border with Congo "with immediate effect" as cases surge there of a rare type of Ebola, and as others emerge at home.
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British Medical Association resident doctor members in England announce new strike for four days from 15 June.
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President Trump's record of ousting those he sees as disloyal continued apace with Senator John Cornyn's defeat. Whether his relationship with Senate Republicans can be repaired is another question.
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Plus, Iran begins lifting an internet blackout.
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Israel's military said it killed Mohammad Odeh, Hamas' newly appointed armed wing chief in Gaza, just days after his predecessor was also killed. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamim Netanyahu said that Odeh had headed Hamas' intelligence division at the time of the October 7 terror attacks.
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European stocks were in positive territory on Wednesday as regional investors assess the latest military operations against Iran.
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The search is continuing for a further two villagers who are still missing, rescuers say.
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Oil markets fear Iran may impose fees on ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz as part of any peace deal with the U.S.
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The majority-Black district held for 34 years by South Carolina Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn will survive intact, for now, after Republican state lawmakers rejected a plan to redraw congressional maps.
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The Labour mayor and by-election candidate rejects the former PM's call to embrace the "radical centre".
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While the former PM still has some admirers in Labour, others wings of the party are not listening.
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After three months, the government is letting people connect with the world again. But not everyone has access, and those who do wonder how long it will last.
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Barcelona join Bayern Munich in the race to sign Newcastle United forward Anthony Gordon.
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Republican voters made a familiar bet, that Texas is conservative enough that any Republican, even the most conservative, will beat a Democrat.
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Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed on Wednesday as investors assessed recent U.S. military action in Iran.
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The West African nation was one of the main gateways for the transatlantic slave trade.
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A Chinese dissident who fled the country aboard an inflatable boat has been detained in South Korea, with rights groups calling for him to be granted asylum after three previous escape attempts saw him returned to China.
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Many Democrats and some Republicans said the scandal-plagued Ken Paxton's victory could turn Texas into a battleground state that will determine Senate control.
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The Texas primary runoffs are over and November election matchups are set in major contests, like one for the U.S. Senate, as the results deliver lessons for both parties.
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The story of the rise and decline of India's communists - from ruling states to struggling for relevance.
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With early voting already underway, it became clear there was no longer enough support to use new lines before the November midterm elections.
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Trump-endorsed Attorney General Ken Paxton will beat incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in the Texas Senate runoff, AP projects.
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Controversial Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton challenged Sen. John Cornyn's reelection and won President Trump's endorsement in the bitter primary fight that cost Republicans more than $100 million.
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The ex-Labour PM says Sir Keir Starmer's government is in the "wrong position" ahead of the next election.
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Summers in New Delhi can be brutal, even for Floridians used to the heat
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Controversial Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is challenging U.S. Sen. John Cornyn's reelection. The $100 million fight could have far-reaching implications for the GOP, and party control of the Senate.
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With the support of President Trump, Mr. Paxton unseated Senator John Cornyn in a high-profile Republican runoff.
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Shares of SK Hynix soared over 11% on Wednesday, pushing the South Korean memory-chip maker above the $1 trillion market capitalization mark.
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Pope Leo XIV's AI warning shows split among Trump officials as the White House resists new guardrails, upping stakes with Catholic voters and Silicon Valley allies.
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Israel is "deepening its operation" in Lebanon, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday.
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Two U.S. officials said Iran launched drones near American ships, sent speedboats to mine the Strait of Hormuz and stepped up activity at some of its missile sites.
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Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group, has also kept up rocket and drone attacks on Israeli troops, as the escalation threatens to complicate diplomatic efforts.
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Aspects such as drone technology and diplomacy show how the wars intersect on the battlefield and in global alignments, providing a model for future conflicts.
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The attacks in southern Iran prompted Tehran to warn that it reserves the right to retaliate, complicating negotiations to end the war.
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