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New push to wind down Middle East conflicts faces familiar challenges

A proposal to end the war between Israel and Hezbollah calls for a two-month cease-fire during which Israeli forces would withdraw from Lebanon, and Hezbollah would end its armed presence

PepsiCo closing 4 US bottling plants, cutting 400 jobs to streamline ops

The company said the closures will impact 136 workers in Cincinnati; 131 in Chicago; 127 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; and fewer than 50 in Atlanta

Devastating flash floods cause around 95 deaths, destruction in Spain

The death toll will likely rise with other regions yet to report victims and search efforts continuing in hard-to-reach places

Biden, Cyprus president discuss means for ceasefires in Gaza, Lebanon

The most important priority that the international community has now is to have a cease-fire in the region, Christodoulides told reporters after his Oval Office talks with Biden

McDonald's E coli case count rises as officials inspect onion grower

The FDA said Wednesday it has begun inspecting Taylor Farm's processing centre in Colorado Springs as well as an onion grower of interest in Washington state. It did not name the grower

Trump supporter charged with threatening Harris backers at polling place

Police Chief Michael Key Jr. said Williams and seven 16- and 17-year-olds drove to a suburban Jacksonville library Tuesday afternoon specifically to protest and antagonise the opposing political side

Biden goes off script again, causing distraction for Harris in home stretch

It's not the first time Biden has created problems by going off script. But the latest incident served as a particular distraction just as Harris was trying to deliver a high-profile closing argument

US elections: Democrats leaning on celebrity star power. Will it matter?

As the 2024 campaign whirls into its final week, Democrats are noticeably leaning on their star power advantage, calling on a diverse range of celebrities to endorse Harris

Russia, Ukraine exchange strikes as N Korea's top diplomat visits Moscow

Ukraine's air force said that Russia launched 62 drones and one missile overnight, adding that 33 of them were intercepted and 25 were jammed

War with Israel to continue for proper cease-fire terms: Hezbollah's Kassem

More than 2,790 people have been killed and 12,700 wounded in Lebanon since Oct. 8, 2023, when Hezbollah began firing rockets into Israel

US economy has grown at solid pace again last quarter despite high rates

The policymakers have also signalled that they expect to cut their key rate again at their final two meetings this year, in November and December

UN calls for thorough investigation into killings during Bangladesh unrest

The UN's High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk concluded a two-day visit to Bangladesh on Wednesday

UK Treasury chief Reeves unveils budget with 40 billion pounds in tax hikes

In the Labour Party's first budget since returning to power earlier this year for the first time in 14 years, Reeves said she will use the money to invest, invest, invest and get the economy growing

BAE Systems shipyard fire: There is no nuclear risk, say UK police

Cumbria Constabulary said a significant fire broke out soon after midnight at the BAE Systems shipyard in Barrow-in-Furness, northwest England

Japan high court rules country's ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional

Plaintiffs cheered outside of the court Wednesday, while their supporters held banners carrying messages such as Further advance toward marriage equality! and No more waiting for legal revision

As typhoon nears Philippines, shelters still crammed after recent storm

Elsewhere across the northern Philippines, more than 300,000 people displaced last week by Tropical Storm Trami, remained in emergency shelters as the new typhoon approached

Democrats, Republicans split on Israel's responsibility for war: Poll

Voters support Iran sanctions, but not sending US troopsVoters broadly support economic sanctions on Iran, which could hinder support to its proxy groups Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in Gaza

Brentford and Southampton advance to English League Cup quarters

Brentford needed a penalty shootout to get past Sheffield Wednesday after a 1-1 draw.

Arizona count to determine whether Trump or Harris will win prez race

The power structure, the money and the growth is all here in Maricopa County, he said. If you can win Maricopa County, you're probably going to win the whole state of Arizona

Trump defends NY rally with crude remarks, calls it absolute lovefest

The love in that room. It was breathtaking, he said. It was like a lovefest, an absolute lovefest. And it was my honour to be involved