Kenya health ministry says deal signed to end doctors' strike
Kenya's government has signed a deal with striking doctors, the health ministry announced Wednesday, after almost two months of industrial action that left thousands of patients struggling to find medical care.
Read moreSuspect held in latest attack on German politicians
German police on Wednesday arrested a 74-year-old man suspected of hitting a former mayor of Berlin in the head, the latest in a rash of assaults against politicians in Germany.
Read moreEx-England cricketer Panesar quits as UK parliamentary candidate
Former England cricketer Monty Panesar has withdrawn as an election candidate for the fringe Workers Party of Britain, just a week after announcing he was standing for UK parliament.
Read moreEuropean stocks rise but Wall Street slips
European stocks advanced Wednesday, with London striking another record, driven by hopes of interest rate cuts as inflation eases.
Read moreEU queries X over cut to content moderation resources
The EU on Wednesday told digital platform X to explain a cut to content moderation resources, amid concerns over disinformation ahead of European elections in June.
Read moreChad opposition candidate's party condemns 'threats and violence'
Chadian Prime Minister and presidential candidate Succes Masra's party on Wednesday condemned violence and threats against him and his supporters, and alleged electoral fraud this week.
Read moreRemastered Beatles movie 'Let It Be' gets long-awaited re-release
"Let it Be", the documentary film about The Beatles released just after the band's break up in 1970, hit screens again on Wednesday -- the first time it has been legally available in over 50 years.
Read moreDortmund, Bayern runs put Leverkusen title in perspective: Alonso
The success of Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich in Europe this season highlights how impressive unbeaten Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen have been, coach Xabi Alonso said Wednesday.
Read moreFlood-hit Kenya reports dozens of cholera cases
The United Nations voiced concern on Wednesday after dozens of cases of cholera were reported in flood-stricken Kenya as the death toll from rain-related disasters surpassed 250.
Read moreNadal welcomes unusual role of underdog
Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal said on Wednesday he was "excited to be playing in Rome" despite entering the Italian Open unseeded and ranked 305.
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