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Brazil president withdraws his ambassador to Israel after criticizing the war in Gaza

By Eléonore Hughes, David Biller, Associated Press

Wednesday's move was announced in Brazil's official gazette. Lula has been a frequent critic of Israel's offensive in Gaza, which he compared to the Holocaust earlier this year.

France's Macron urges a green light for Ukraine to strike targets inside Russia with Western weapons

By Associated Press

It is the most recent sign of a potentially significant policy shift that could help change the complexion of the war.

Giant pandas will return to Washington's National Zoo by year's end

By Dino Hazell, Associated Press

The zoo announced Wednesday that a fresh agreement had been struck with the Chinese government, and a pair of adult pandas would be arriving by the end of the year.

Netanyahu frequently makes claims of antisemitism. Critics say he's deflecting blame

By Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press

Netanyahu's supporters say he is genuinely concerned for the safety of Jews around the world. However, he has repeatedly sidestepped accountability for not preventing Hamas' Oct. 7 attack.

Israel's military says it's taken control of a strategic corridor near Rafah, along Gaza's border with Egypt

By Melanie Lidman, Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy, Associated Press

The corridor, known as Philadelphi, stretches along the border with neighboring Egypt, near the southern Gaza city of Rafah, where Israeli forces have been fighting recently.

Haiti's new prime minister promises to seek unity in his first statement after being selected

By Dánica Coto, Associated Press

Conille previously served as prime minister of Haiti from October 2011 to May 2012.

Palestinian Prime Minister Mustafa visits Madrid after Spain recognizes Palestine

By Joseph Wilson, Associated Press

The diplomatic move by the three western European nations was slammed by Israel and will have little immediate impact on its grinding war in Gaza.

WATCH: Blinken holds news conference with Moldova's Maia Sandu as concerns rise about Russia

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet Moldovan President Maia Sandu to reaffirm U.S. backing for Moldova's progress on joining the European Union, the State Department said.

Transitional council in Haiti selects new prime minister for a country under siege by gangs

By Dánica Coto, Associated Press

The long-awaited move announced Tuesday evening comes as gangs continue to terrorize the capital of Port-au-Prince, opening fire in once peaceful neighborhoods and using heavy machinery to demolish several police stations and prisons.