- WorldEXCLUSIVE NATO chief says Putin won't win in Ukraine despite 'reckless' escalation, article with video
President Vladimir Putin will not win the war in Ukraine despite his order to mobilize thousands of extra troops, the secretary general of NATO said on Wednesday, calling the Russian leader's threat to use nuclear weapons "dangerous and reckless rhetoric."
- BusinessEurope burns cash to help businesses in deepening energy crisis
Germany nationalised gas importer Uniper on Wednesday and Britain said it would halve energy bills for businesses in response to a deepening energy crisis that has exposed Europe's reliance on Russian fuel.
- MarketsWall Street rises ahead of Fed rate-hike decision, article with image
U.S. stock indexes rose on Wednesday ahead of a widely expected hefty rate hike from the Federal Reserve, with investors waiting for cues on the length and depth of further policy tightening to tame surging price pressures.
- WorldIran death toll rises as protests intensify
Iranian authorities said on Wednesday three people including a member of the security forces had been killed during unrest sweeping the country, as anger at the death of a woman in police custody fuelled protests for a fifth day.