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Zelenskyy arrives in Dublin for meetings on Ukraine and peace efforts

Taoiseach Micheál Martin is holding a bilateral meeting with President Zelenskyy this evening Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has landed in Dublin and here he will meet US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff.

Ireland and Ukraine consider drone cooperation memorandum after Dublin talks

Ireland and Ukraine exploring joint memorandum on drones following bilateral Ireland and Ukraine are exploring forming a joint memorandum on drones, the Taoiseach said following a bilateral meeting with the Ukrainian President.

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Despite oil riches, Libyans hit by plummeting purchasing power

Libya may sit on Africa's biggest oil reserves, but many families are struggling with rapidly rising consumer prices as the festive Muslim holy month of Ramadan nears.

Tensions in Israel war cabinet as Gaza conflict rages

Israel's war cabinet, seen as a symbol of national unity in the war against Hamas, has been shaken by political rivalry between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and centrist Benny Gantz, analysts say.

Argentina's 'troll' president: Milei takes aim at rivals online

Phone in hand, Argentina's President Javier Milei has become a social media junkie who tears into opponents, shares bizarre memes, vents and retweets with a gusto that has seen him dubbed an online "troll."

Senior US lawmaker to attend Taiwan presidential inauguration

A top US lawmaker said Wednesday he would visit Taiwan for the inauguration of President-elect Lai Ching-te, a year after his last trip to the self-governing democracy provoked anger from China.

Biden to give make-or-break speech as Trump rematch looms

US President Joe Biden prepared Wednesday for perhaps the most crucial speech of his political career as the unpopular 81-year-old tries to convince doubters he is fit for a bruising rematch with Donald Trump in November.

'Out, Petro!" Thousands march against Colombian president

Thousands of Colombians protested Wednesday against President Gustavo Petro and the violence that has continued to plague the South American country in spite of his efforts to negotiate peace with armed groups.

Senegal should vote at end of March after weeks of crisis

Senegalese voters should finally head to the polls at the end of March, following a string of announcements late Wednesday marking the latest twist in weeks of crisis triggered by the delay to the presidential election.

US House passes deal on eve of Biden speech to avert partial shutdown

The Republican-led US House of Representatives approved a deal on Wednesday to avert a partial government shutdown due to start this weekend, moving a long-running row over the federal budget one step closer to resolution.

Bulk carrier hit by missile from Yemen, crew says three dead

A missile fired by Yemen's Huthi rebels hit a bulk carrier in the Gulf of Aden on Wednesday, with the crew reporting three people dead and at least four wounded, the US military said.

Trump challenges Biden to debate 'anytime, anywhere'

Donald Trump on Wednesday challenged Joe Biden to an election debate after the two men emerged from primary voting as the all-but-certain Republican and Democratic candidates in November's US presidential vote.

US House approves deal to avert partial shutdown on eve of major Biden speech

The Republican-led US House of Representatives approved a deal on Wednesday to avert a partial government shutdown due to start this weekend, ending one part of a long-running row over the federal budget.

'Barbecue' - The Haiti policeman turned feared gang leader

Haiti's Jimmy "Barbecue" Cherizier presents himself as a revolutionary, and is seldom pictured without his rifle and spare clips of ammunition.

UN Security Council meets on spiraling Haiti crisis

The UN Security Council held an emergency meeting Wednesday on violence-wracked Haiti, as the United States ramped up pressure on absent Prime Minister Ariel Henry to usher in a political settlement.

Russian rocket hits close to Zelensky, Greek PM

A deadly Russian missile strike Wednesday on the Ukrainian port city of Odesa appeared to land near President Volodymyr Zelensky and the visiting Greek prime minister, who described the "intense" moment of the attack.

'If they kill me it changes nothing': Navalny in unreleased 2020 interview

Alexei Navalny, the Russian opposition leader who died in prison last month, predicted in previously unpublished testimony in 2020 and released on Wednesday that his death would change "nothing" and other people would stand in his place.

Trump, Biden power towards rematch as Haley drops out

Donald Trump and President Joe Biden finally kicked off their bitter White House rematch Wednesday as the Republican's final rival Nikki Haley threw in the towel after a crushing defeat in the "Super Tuesday" primaries.

US Fed chair Powell says progress against inflation 'not assured'

The US Federal Reserve's progress in bringing down inflation is "not assured," the chairman said Wednesday on the first of two days of hearings in Congress.

Maduro will 'no doubt' be presidential candidate: Venezuelan official

A senior Venezuelan ruling party official said Wednesday he "had no doubt" President Nicolas Maduro would be their candidate in elections set for July 28.

Gaza hostages risk lasting psychological trauma: experts

If and when the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza are released under any deal, they face the risk of lasting psychological trauma, experts warned, citing the suffering of people freed previously.

Ukraine hits behind front lines as Odesa blasts rock Greek PM visit

Ukraine stepped up attacks behind Russian lines on Wednesday with the apparent killing of a Russian election official in a car bomb and a drone assault on a metals plant.

US lawmakers to avert shutdown with vote on eve of major Biden speech

US lawmakers were set to vote Wednesday to end a long-running row over the federal budget with a giant bill to fund several major federal agencies through the fall, averting a partial shutdown due to start at the weekend.

Russia must be defeated in court too, says Ukraine chief prosecutor

Russia's "war crimes" in Ukraine have been recorded in tens of thousands of case files and it must answer them in court, the Ukrainian prosecutor general said in Brussels.

Trump, Biden storm towards rematch as Haley drops out

Donald Trump marched Wednesday towards a bitter rematch against President Joe Biden in November as his final Republican rival Nikki Haley thew in the towel after a thumping defeat in the "Super Tuesday" primaries.

Ukraine hits behind frontlines as Odesa blasts rock Greek PM visit

Ukraine stepped up attacks behind Russian lines on Wednesday with the apparent killing of a Russian election official in a car bomb and a drone assault on a metals plant.

US stocks rise on rate hopes, tax cuts boost UK shares

US and European stock markets rose Wednesday as the Federal Reserve left the door open to easing interest rates and the British government announced tax cuts.

Trump, Biden storm towards rematch as Haley to drop out

Donald Trump marched Wednesday towards an unprecedented rematch against President Joe Biden in November as his final Republican rival Nikki Haley looked set to throw in the towel after a thumping defeat in the "Super Tuesday" primaries.

Land grab underlines housing crisis ahead of South Africa poll

A violent stand-off between local residents and squatters that invaded a field outside Bloemfontein starkly underlines the politics behind South Africa's housing crisis ahead of May's cliff-edge general election.

Milan-Cortina chief defiant over controversial bobsleigh track

The head of the 2026 Winter Olympics' organising committee is convinced that a controversial bobsleigh track can be built with less than two years remaining until the sprawling Milan-Cortina Games start.

Angry Polish farmers protest EU rules, Ukraine farm imports

Thousands of angry farmers descended on the Polish capital on Wednesday to protest EU environmental rules and cheap imports from Ukraine and elsewhere outside the bloc.

UK govt woos voters with more pre-election tax cuts

Britain's embattled Conservative government on Wednesday announced a fresh tax cut for millions of workers to woo voters before a general election expected this year.

Trump hails Super Tuesday wins as Haley to drop out

Donald Trump marched towards a White House rematch with President Joe Biden in November as his final Republican rival Nikki Haley was reportedly set to drop out Wednesday after a heavy defeat in the "Super Tuesday" primaries.

Envoys push for Gaza truce before Ramadan starts next week

Envoys pushed on with efforts for a Gaza truce and hostage release deal in Cairo talks Wednesday, hoping to halt nearly five months of fighting before the start of Ramadan next week.

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