Nine people have been killed in a mass shooting in Ohio.
The massacre is the second gun-related attack in the USA in less than 24 hours after 20 people were killed in El Paso, Texas earlier in the day.
The latest incident, which happened in the city of Dayton, also left 16 people injured.
Police in Ohio say the shooter has been killed.
They say he opened fire outside a bar in Dayton's Oregon district.
EU plans social media ban for under-13s
The European Union plans to prevent children under the age of 13 from using social media as part of a gradual approach to strengthening protection against risks associated with digital platforms.
War-damaged Gaza building collapses, killing 20 people sheltering inside
Gaza rescuers on Wednesday searched through the wreckage of a bombed-out apartment building that collapsed overnight, killing at least 20 Palestinians and trapping dozens of others beneath the rubble.
US extends visa sanctions on Palestinian Authority officials, PLO members
The US State Department said on Wednesday it would extend visa sanctions on Palestinian Authority (PA) officials and members of the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) ahead of the upcoming UN General Assembly.
Canada applies to join UK-led military coalition
Canada, seeking to diversify its defense ties away from the United States, has formally applied to join the British-led Joint Expeditionary Force military coalition, Prime Minister Mark Carney's office said on Wednesday.
Former Philippines leader Duterte appears before ICC judges for first time in 18 months
Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte appeared in the courtroom on Wednesday for the first time since being transferred to the International Criminal Court 18 months ago to face murder charges regarding his war on drugs.
Dubai is moving ahead with a major new road project designed to strengthen the emirate’s transport network and improve connectivity with neighbouring emirates.
The UAE has strongly condemned the Houthis' attempt to target Mecca in Saudi Arabia using a drone.
GISEC Global 2026, the largest and most influential cybersecurity event in the Middle East and North Africa, has opened in Dubai, bringing together governments, industry leaders and technology experts from more than 180 countries.
