Macron lauds Europe's 'predictability' in seeming contrast to Trump
French President Emmanuel Macron praised Europe's "predictability" during a visit to Japan on Wednesday, contrasting it with countries that "could hurt you without even informing you" in an apparent swipe at Donald Trump.
Read moreStocks rally, oil dips on Mideast war optimism
Global stocks rallied and oil prices fell Wednesday after US President Donald Trump said the Middle East war that has roiled markets could be over within weeks.
Read morePakistan says holding talks with Afghan government in China
Pakistan and Afghanistan are holding talks in China to try to find a way to end months of conflict sparked by cross-border attacks, two officials from Islamabad told AFP on Wednesday.
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Amsterdam marks 25 years of gay marriage with weddings
Amsterdam on Wednesday celebrated 25 years since same-sex weddings were legalised, with Rob Jetten, the first openly gay Dutch prime minister, as guest of honour.
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France's Dassault says 'weeks' left to save Europe warplane project
The head of France's Dassault Aviation said on Wednesday he was giving his company "two to three weeks" to see if the multibillion-euro warplane programme with Germany could work as the government tries to salvage the project.
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'Indescribable': Bosnia jubilant after securing World Cup return
Bosnian football fans partied in towns and cities around the country until early dawn on Wednesday, after the Balkan nation defeated Italy in a nail-biting match to qualify for just their second World Cup.
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Pakistan says holding talks with Afghan govt in China
Pakistan and Afghanistan are holding talks in China to end months of conflict, two officials from Islamabad told AFP on Wednesday.
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Guehi tells England to 'stick together' after World Cup warm-up loss to Japan
Marc Guehi said England needed to "stick together" after Tuesday's World Cup warm-up defeat by Japan.
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Generation of Italians reeling from World Cup 'apocalypse'
A generation of Italian children are yet to see their national team take part in a World Cup as the beleaguered Azzurri delivered another qualification disaster which was met with horror by fans and media.
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Australian journeyman emerges as India's unlikely football saviour
A journeyman Australian has emerged as an unlikely saviour of Indian football after the 32-year-old took just four minutes to score on his debut for the country and made a small piece of history.
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