World updates

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that a surge in Ukrainian drones in Russian skies would make Russian airspace "effectively" closed. Chinese and Gulf state airlines are among carriers still operating there, while Russian drones have struck Kyiv for a seventh consecutive day.

The EU's foreign policy chief said the attempted assault in Germany bore the marks of state-sponsored terrorism, as European ministers convened in Ireland to plan a coordinated response. Germany has blamed Russia for the strike, and officials are working to expand sanctions against Moscow's military sector.

A bus crashed in South Sinai governorate on Egypt's Red Sea coast, killing at least 22 people. Jordanian nationals were among those killed in the accident.

Senior aides to President Trump are working to prevent escalation with Iran before midterm elections in November, according to four sources familiar with the strategy. A U.S. airstrike on a wedding in Sirik killed four guests, including a child, as Iran and the United States resume exchanging attacks.

A bus accident on the Dahab-Nuweibaa road in South Sinai killed at least 21 people on Wednesday, the health ministry said. Ten Jordanians were among those killed.

Nepal's foreign minister says the nation faces outsized climate impacts despite producing virtually negligible greenhouse gas emissions. More than 1,000 people died in last week's floods, with thousands still missing. The country has petitioned the Loss and Damage Fund for urgent financial support.

The European Union summoned Russia's top diplomat on Wednesday after an explosive-laden drone incident at Leipzig airport in Germany. Kallas, the EU's foreign policy chief, characterized the attempted attack as bearing hallmarks of state-sponsored terrorism, a position France said it shared. Sanctions are under consideration by the bloc.

An oil tanker operated by Saudi Arabia's Bahri came under attack in the Strait of Hormuz on August 31, killing two Filipino crew members, the shipping company announced Wednesday. The SIDR was transiting the waterway when the security incident took place.

Overnight in the northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad, a speeding car struck a gathering of government and armed forces supporters, leaving four dead and more than 10 injured. The driver, a 35-year-old man with a conditional license and medical restrictions, lost control after hitting another vehicle and barriers before entering the crowd.

Berlin has concluded that Moscow was responsible for an attack last month at Leipzig/Halle Airport, where a drone carrying explosives malfunctioned. The facility is vital to supplying Ukraine and supporting NATO operations. In response, Germany said it would close a Russian consulate as part of its retaliation against the Kremlin.

An explosive-laden drone discovered at Leipzig airport in early August has been attributed to Russia. The European Union called the attack state-sponsored terrorism, while France summoned Russia's chargé d'affaires in Paris to lodge a formal protest.

Danish conscripts have been sent to Greenland for the first time in recent history, marking an escalation in Denmark's military presence in the Arctic. The move comes after U.S. demands to acquire the territory.

Seven members of Iran's Revolutionary Guards were killed in American strikes, according to Iranian media. Pakistan said it is engaged in talks with both countries aimed at ending the conflict, expressing confidence they will return to negotiations.

An explosion near Augsburg's main train station in southern Germany left two people injured on Wednesday. Police said an unidentified object detonated in a building passageway near the station, and the area was closed as investigators examined a possible link to organised crime.

At least 1,118 people have died in catastrophic floods that swept Nepal following a glacial collapse in the Himalayas, with more than 3,900 still unaccounted for. Some of the missing tourists have now made contact with authorities. The Foreign Ministry reported that 324 foreign nationals have been rescued, though approximately 590 people from 39 countries were still missing a week after the August 26 disaster.

German police are investigating an attack on an electrical substation in the western city of Bergheim. The incident marks a second sabotage attempt on the country's electricity grid.

A car carrying four people fell into the sea at Algeciras port in southern Spain early Wednesday as the occupants prepared to board a ferry to Tánger. Two women died in the incident; two men were rescued, one of them in grave condition.

Two Turkish-flagged commercial vessels collided in the Sea of Marmara off Istanbul's Silivri district early Wednesday. Contact was lost with the Tugberk Imamoglu and its 10 crew members; the other ship, the Alsu, sustained no visible damage. Coast guard vessels and a helicopter were dispatched to search for the missing vessel.

A tourist bus overturned on the Dahab-Nuweiba road in Egypt's Sinai peninsula. Egypt's health ministry reported 16 people dead and 28 injured.

A bus overturned on the Dahab-Nuweibaa road in South Sinai, Egypt. The Egyptian Health Ministry said 16 people were killed and 28 wounded in the accident.

The Ukrainian president cautioned commercial carriers against flying through Russian airspace, saying Ukrainian drones would remain active in Russian skies while the war continues. Putin responded by saying one does not negotiate with terrorists. Ukraine has intensified strikes in Russia and occupied territories in recent months, targeting logistics depots, oil sites and port facilities.

The pro-democracy activist pleaded guilty to a national security offense tied to foreign contacts. He had been accused of lobbying U.S. lawmakers Nancy Pelosi and Marco Rubio to impose sanctions against the city.

Pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleaded guilty Wednesday to conspiracy to collude with foreign forces under Beijing's national security law. It is his second prosecution under the law introduced in 2020, with sentencing to follow. The offense carries a prison term of three to 10 years, or up to life imprisonment if deemed of grave nature.

Wong, who is currently incarcerated for an earlier conviction, entered a guilty plea to charges under Beijing's 2020 National Security law. The case could add anywhere from three years to a life sentence to his existing prison term.

A wedding ceremony near Sirik, Iran came under US military attack early Wednesday morning, leaving at least five dead including a child. Dozens sustained injuries in the strike.

Nicaragua's Congress approved a sweeping constitutional amendment on Tuesday that prevents opposition parties from running candidates and lengthens the presidential term to seven years. The initiative has faced strong objections from Washington and neighboring governments.