US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in China this Wednesday, aiming to mitigate rising tensions and address contentious issues including Beijing's support for Russia, trade practices, and the situation in Taiwan, amidst a backdrop of fluctuating diplomatic relations between the two superpowers.
The hurlyburly is most decidedly not done on this hump day, with strong wings, storms and downpours forecast throughout.
Former Democratic Unionist Party leader Jeffrey Donaldson appeared in court on Wednesday facing serious sexual offence charges, marking a significant political crisis in Northern Ireland.
Voters in North Macedonia head to the polls on Wednesday in a pivotal presidential election that could influence the country's European Union accession aspirations amid a standoff with Bulgaria over ethnic and historical disputes.
Amnesty International warns that the global post-World War II order is nearing collapse, driven by escalating conflicts and the unchecked rise of artificial intelligence, as detailed in their latest human rights report.