World News Hits on Wednesday

“See” present the most dominating headlines for world News on Wednesday.

Trump's strange relationship with Putin is back in the spotlight

President Donald Trump is setting up another obliteration of American norms by pushing his Miami golf resort as the venue for the next G7 and proposing an invitation to Russia. (CNN)

Why pro-democracy troublemaker Jimmy Lai is the only Hong Kong multi-millionaire standing up to China

Jimmy Lai has been a public target for decades. It all started after the Hong Kong business tycoon — a refugee from China — reinvented himself in the mid-1990s as the founder of the city's provocative, anti-Beijing tabloid, Apple Daily. (CNN)

Brazil Angrily Rejects Millions in Amazon Aid Pledged at G7, Then Accepts British Aid

President Jair Bolsonaro suggested he would reconsider accepting aid from the Group of 7 if France’s president withdrew “insults made to my person.” Then, Brazil accepted $12 million in British aid. (The New York Times)

Taliban kill 14 pro-government militia members in Afghanistan: officials

Taliban militants killed at least 14 members of a pro-government militia in Afghanistan on Wednesday, officials said, just as the Taliban and U.S. officials are finalizing a deal aimed at ending the 18-year war. (Reuters)

Trade insiders say Trump’s botching chances of a China deal

President Donald Trump says his belligerent, winner-takes-all negotiating tactics have “done well” for him over the years. But trade insiders say his aggressive moves with China are botching his chances for any long-term trade deal. (Politico)

Jeffrey Epstein accuser urges Prince Andrew to 'come clean'

A woman who accused the late financier Jeffrey Epstein of sex abuse and alleged she was forced to have sex with Prince Andrew as a 17-year-old has urged the UK royal to "come clean". (BBC News)

Russia pushing 'unsuitable' nuclear power in Africa, critics claim

Russia is attempting to gain influence in Africa and earn billions of pounds by selling developing nations nuclear technology that critics say is unsuitable and unlikely to benefit the continent’s poorest people. (The Gurdian)

Iran Will Continue Missile Development ‘At a Faster Pace’ – Official

Iran’s missile development is a point of conflict in diplomatic relations between Tehran and Washington, with the former asserting its right for developing missiles and the latter demanding that Iran end the program. (Sputnik)

Mexico nightclub attack: At least 23 killed in Molotov cocktail fire-bombing

At least 23 people have been killed in a fire at a bar in Mexico. A further 13 were left seriously injured following a Molotov cocktail attack at the Caballo Blanco bar in Coatzacoalcos, according to media reports. (The Independent News )