Google-parent Alphabet beats expectations, cloud revenue nearly doubles
Google's cloud business grew by more than 80 percent, the company said on Wednesday, which exceeded investor expectations who are looking for signs that the company's AI investments are paying off.
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Wildfires ravage parts of southern France, Italy and Spain
Wildfires raged on Wednesday in Sicily, southwestern France and central Spain, sparking thousands of evacuations and claiming the life of an Italian firefighter.
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US announces civilian nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia
The United States on Wednesday announced a landmark deal with Saudi Arabia that would establish a civilian nuclear program in the Gulf country, with Washington insisting the agreement includes safeguards against non-proliferation.
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Alphabet beats expectations in second quarter, cloud revenue nearly doubles
Google's cloud business grew by more than 80 percent, the company said Wednesday, exceeding investor expectations as markets look for signs that the company's AI investments are paying off.
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Tesla shares dip after profit misses expectations
Tesla reported weaker-than-expected quarterly profits on Wednesday, citing a hit from lower vehicle prices despite increased auto sales.
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Trump threatens Iran infrastructure, Tehran vows 'eye for eye'
US President Donald Trump threatened Wednesday to destroy an Iranian bridge or power plant for every attack on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, drawing an "eye for an eye" warning from Tehran as both sides sharpened threats in the escalating war.
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Red Sox tie club record with 15th straight MLB win
The Boston Red Sox tied their 80-year-old franchise record with a 15th straight Major League Baseball win on Wednesday, a 6-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.
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US teen withdraws lawsuit against Meta over social media addiction
A US teenager has withdrawn his lawsuit against Meta, his lawyers announced Wednesday, closing out a closely watched case over social media's harms to children's mental health without a trial.
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US eyes offshore nuclear reactors
The United States on Wednesday announced it had created a "clear framework" for the eventual deployment of offshore nuclear reactors, as part of the Trump administration's push to drastically ramp up atomic energy output.
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Lebanon PM says Beirut working for 'complete Israeli withdrawal'
Lebanon is working towards a "complete Israeli withdrawal" from areas it occupies, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said on Wednesday on a visit to a village where Lebanon's army recently deployed.
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