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Boat carrying migrants capsizes off Italy, killing at least 26

By Colleen Barry, Giada Zampano, Associated Press

A boat carrying nearly 100 migrants capsized off the Italian island of Lampedusa, killing at least 26 people.

New Zealand lawmaker ejected from Parliament for calling opponents spineless over Gaza

By Charlotte Graham-McLay, Associated Press

A New Zealand lawmaker was ejected from Parliament for a second day Wednesday after refusing to apologize for calling her opponents spineless.

Bangladeshi officials testify against former British minister who is niece of deposed prime minister

By Julhas Alam, Associated Press

Bangladeshi anti-corruption officials have testified against former British Minister Tulip Siddiq. She's accused of using her connection to deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to obtain state-owned land in Bangladesh.

U.S. deployed 2 warships after Chinese ships collided with smaller Philippine vessel

By Jim Gomez, Associated Press

The United States has deployed two warships to the disputed South China Sea near Scarborough Shoal.

Lebanon's leader rejects foreign intervention during visit by top Iranian official

By Bassem Mroue, Associated Press

Lebanon’s president has told a top Iranian security official that Beirut rejects foreign intervention and wants stability for its people.

Germany and Western allies sending military aid to Ukraine using new NATO supply line

By Associated Press

Germany says it will work with Ukraine's Western allies to provide military aid worth up to $500 million. This aid will be delivered using a new NATO supply line.

Taliban registers unemployed Afghan refugees for jobs in Qatar

By Associated Press

The Taliban is registering 1,800 unemployed Afghans expelled from neighboring countries for the chance to work in Qatar in the latest round of a labor agreement with the Gulf nation.

People climb buildings and hand out soap to push for a plastic pollution treaty

By Jennifer McDermott, Associated Press

Nations are crafting the first global, legally binding treaty on plastics pollution. People are getting creative to put the pressure on to get a deal done at the meeting at the United Nations office in Geneva.

Clashes erupt at Serbian anti-government protests, with dozens injured

By Jovana Gec, Associated Press

Tensions have escalated following more than nine months of persistent demonstrations against populist President Aleksandar Vucic. The latest skirmishes started on Tuesday evening in Vrbas.