Israel expanded its attacks on Lebanon, carrying out drone strikes on vehicles along the coastal highway south of Beirut and killing at least 12,

The Trump administration is suspending a requirement for visitors from certain countries to post bonds of as much as $15,000 to obtain a visa, an effort aimed at easing the financial burden for foreign soccer fans attending the World Cup.

Russia test-fired a new intercontinental ballistic missile as part of efforts to modernize its nuclear forces. The nuclear-armed Sarmat missile would enter combat service at the end of the year.

Nickolay Mladenov, who is overseeing the U.S.-led truce in Gaza, has tried to convince the militant group to give up its arms, but it has so far refused amid Israeli cease-fire violations.

French President Emmanuel Macron has concluded his Africa visit with talks in Ethiopia. The discussion on Wednesday covered issues including the longstanding question of Africa’s representation

Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa — a senator, former national police chief and ally of imprisoned former president Rodrigo Duterte — faces crimes against humanity charges in The Hague.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Wednesday denied a CNN report that the CIA was carrying out deadly operations in Mexican territory, accusing the U.S.-based news organization of attempting to “hurt the government and the people of Mexico.

The King's Speech by Charles III to MPs and Lords at the State Opening of Parliament was eclipsed by plotting and intrigue amid efforts to force Starmer out.