Hong Kong security law arrests 'stifle freedom of expression': EU spokesperson
The arrests of six people under Hong Kong's new national security law for posting online messages "seem to confirm" the European Union's concerns about the legislation, an EU spokesperson said Wednesday.
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South Africa votes with long ANC dominance under threat
South Africa's ruling ANC was fighting Wednesday to defy expectations that it could lose its three-decade-long exclusive grip on power as voters turned out for a watershed general election.
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Indian capital records highest temperature of 49.9 Celsius
Temperatures in India's capital have soared to a record-high 49.9 degrees Celsius (121.8 degrees Fahrenheit) as authorities warn of water shortages in the sprawling mega-city.
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Goffin claims he was spat at by French Open spectator
Belgium's David Goffin claimed he was spat at by a French Open spectator and warned tennis is in danger of falling into the firm grip of "hooligans".
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Inside a semiconductor 'clean room' at Japan's top university
To study semiconductors at Japan's top university, first you need the right clothes -- protective overalls, shoe covers, plastic gloves and a lightweight balaclava to keep your hair out of the way.
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Cannes trans actor files complaint over far-right 'sexist insult'
The first transgender woman to be awarded Best Actress at the Cannes Film Festival on Wednesday filed a legal complaint over a "sexist insult" from a far-right politician after her win.
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US, China defence chiefs to hold rare talks in Singapore
The US and Chinese defence chiefs are set to hold rare direct talks in Singapore this weekend, offering hopes of further military dialogue aimed at preventing flashpoint disputes from spinning out of control.
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Asian markets fall on US rate concerns, oil rises after attack
Equities fell Wednesday on lingering worries about the outlook for US interest rates, while oil prices extended their gains after an attack on a ship in the Red Sea stoked fresh worries about supplies from the Middle East.
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Royal Mail owner accepts Czech billionaire's takeover
The owner of Britain's struggling Royal Mail said Wednesday it had accepted a takeover proposal from Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky worth £3.6 billion ($4.6 billion).
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BHP asks for more time to explore Anglo American takeover
Mining behemoth BHP on Wednesday sought a deadline extension in its takeover pursuit of Anglo American, outlining a suite of measures to soothe shareholder concerns that have derailed previous offers.
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