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Zelensky calls Germany 'true friend' as Ukraine readies riposte

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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday called Germany a "true friend" in his country's battle against Russia, …

Turkish polls close with Erdogan's fate hanging in balance

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Turkish polling stations closed Sunday in a knife-edge election that could end President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's …

Turkey quake city 'won't vote for Erdogan again'

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"We need change, we've had enough," said Mehmet Topaloglu, one of the first to cast his ballot on Sunday in the southern …

Category 5 Cyclone Mocha hits Myanmar, Bangladesh

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Cyclone Mocha crashed through Myanmar and southeastern Bangladesh on Sunday, sparing sprawling refugee camps but …

Turkey decides Erdogan's future in knife-edge vote

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Turkey voted Sunday in a momentous election that could extend President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's two-decade grip on power …

Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan calls for nationwide protests

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Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan called for nationwide "freedom" protests on Sunday, after his brief arrest …

Loreen makes history as Sweden claims seventh Eurovision victory

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Sweden won the Eurovision Song Contest early Sunday, as singer Loreen beat out 25 competitors in the finale of the …

Thai polls close with army-backed PM tipped for defeat

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Vote counting got under way in Thailand's general election Sunday with pro-democracy opposition parties tipped to defeat …

Zelensky calls Germany a 'true friend' as Ukraine prepares counter-offensive

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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday called Germany a "true friend and reliable ally" in his country's …

Zelensky in Germany as Ukraine prepares counter-offensive

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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks Sunday with German leaders in his first visit to the country since …

Zelensky arrives in Germany as Ukraine prepares counter-offensive

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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks Sunday with his German counterpart at the start of his first visit to …

Thailand votes, but will the military listen?

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Thais voted Sunday in an election that could see pro-democracy opposition parties oust the conservative military-backed …

Category 5 Cyclone Mocha set to crash over Myanmar, Bangladesh

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Cyclone Mocha intensified into a category five hurricane on Sunday, hours ahead of its predicted landfall in Myanmar and …

Gaza ceasefire takes effect after five days of deadly fighting

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A ceasefire was in effect on the Gaza Strip Sunday, drawing people back into the streets after five days of cross-border …

Zelensky meets Pope as Germany unveils more arms for Ukraine

May 13 2023

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met Pope Francis Saturday during a trip to Rome, as Berlin unveiled a huge new …

Voting underway as Liverpool stages Eurovision final for Ukraine

May 13 2023

The votes were being tallied late Saturday in the Eurovision final, as performers from 26 countries awaited the results …

Liverpool stages Eurovision final for Ukraine

May 13 2023

The Eurovision grand final kicked off Saturday in Liverpool, as the British city hosts the eccentric much-loved song …

Wrecked by Turkey quake, Antakya prepares to vote

May 13 2023

The Simseks have spent months huddling in tents next to their old home, laid to waste by Turkey's catastrophic quake.

Erdogan leads prayers on eve of fight for political life

May 13 2023

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan led Saturday prayers at Istanbul's iconic Hagia Sophia mosque before entering the …

Gaza ceasefire in sight after five days of deadly fighting

May 13 2023

A ceasefire was finally in sight in and around the Gaza Strip Saturday after five days of cross-border exchanges that …

Defiant Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan calls for more protests

May 13 2023

Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan on Saturday called for supporters to hold nationwide neighbourhood protests, …

Man Utd close on Champions League return, Southampton relegated

May 13 2023

Manchester United edged closer to a return to the Champions League next season with a 2-0 win over Wolves as Southampton …

Gaza fighting rages despite latest truce efforts

May 13 2023

Israeli air strikes battered Gaza and militants fired rockets again on Saturday, as deadly fighting resumed after a …

Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan returns home after arrest, riots

May 13 2023

Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan returned home on Saturday after his arrest sparked days of clashes between …

Zelensky to meet Pope as Germany unveils more arms for Ukraine

May 13 2023

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited Rome Saturday to thank Italy for its support and meet Pope Francis, as …

Anger, despair in Turkey's quake zone on eve of vote

May 13 2023

At a bus station in Antakya, a city razed to the ground by Turkey's devastating earthquake, emotions remain raw and …

Renewed fighting rocks Gaza but Egypt keeps up truce push

May 13 2023

Israel and Gaza traded heavy fire on Friday but Egyptian mediators launched a new bid to end days of fighting that has …

US-Mexico border calm as new asylum rules take effect

May 13 2023

The US-Mexico border appeared calm on Friday as tough asylum rules come into force, with senior officials in Washington …

Thousands of migrants face tough new US border rules

May 12 2023

The United States bolted tough new immigration policies into place Friday, setting up an uncertain future for desperate …

Sluggish Djokovic battles to Rome win, Swiatek in perfect start

May 12 2023

Novak Djokovic fought his way into the third round of the Italian Open on Friday, beating Tomas Etcheverry 7-5 (7/6), …

Stocks mixed as traders weigh inflation, US debt ceiling uncertainty

May 12 2023

Stock markets were mixed on Friday as traders weighed a range of issues, including US debt-ceiling hopes, expected …

Musk picks ad exec Linda Yaccarino as Twitter CEO

May 12 2023

Elon Musk has chosen top ad executive Linda Yaccarino to take the day-to-day reins of Twitter as he fights to reverse …

Army, 'foreign' fighters killed 500 in Mali in March 2022: UN report

May 12 2023

The Malian army and foreign fighters executed at least 500 people during an anti-jihadist operation in Mali in March …

Erdogan rallies his base ahead of Sunday's vote

May 12 2023

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned his conservative supporters Friday they could face reprisals should his …

Thousand of migrants face tough new US border rules

May 12 2023

The United States bolted tough new immigration policies into place Friday, setting up an uncertain future for desperate …

EU wants to 're-calibrate' position on China

May 12 2023

EU foreign ministers agreed on Friday on the need to "recalibrate" Europe's position on China, reducing dependencies and …

Ukraine claims Bakhmut gains after uptick in fighting

May 12 2023

Ukraine said on Friday it had retaken swathes of ground near the frontline city of Bakhmut, as Russia insisted it had …

Pakistan ex-PM Khan freed on bail after unlawful arrest

May 12 2023

Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan was freed on bail by the Islamabad High Court on Friday, after his arrest on …

Iran frees Frenchman, Franco-Irish citizen after prison ordeals

May 12 2023

Iran on Friday released two French citizens, including one also holding Irish nationality, as Paris urged Tehran to free …

Arman Soldin: from Bosnia to Ukraine with a smile

May 12 2023

Arman Soldin was barely a year old when his mother carried him onto a humanitarian flight from war-torn Bosnia to …

Sudan warring sides make humanitarian pledge without truce

May 12 2023

Warplanes roared overhead as explosions rocked Khartoum on Friday, just hours after Sudan's warring parties agreed to …

Pakistan ex-PM Khan granted bail after unlawful arrest

May 12 2023

Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan was granted bail by the Islamabad High Court on Friday, after his arrest on …

Stocks mixed as traders weigh inflation, China talks and debt

May 12 2023

Stock markets were mixed on Friday as traders weighed a range of issues, including US debt-ceiling hopes, talks between …

UN outlines five days of horror in Mali's Moura

May 12 2023

A damning report released Friday by the United Nations on a March 2022 incident in Moura, central Mali, describes five …

Barcelona mayor eyes re-election as Spain campaign starts

May 12 2023

After eight years running City Hall, Barcelona's left-wing mayor, Ada Colau, is eyeing a third mandate on May 28, when …

Fierce Gaza fighting renews as truce hopes fade

May 12 2023

Israel and Gaza militants traded heavy fire Friday as hopes faded of securing a truce to end days of fighting that have …

Eurovision strikes wrong note with UK over Zelensky ban

May 12 2023

The UK government on Friday hit out at European broadcasters for banning a Eurovision message by Ukrainian President …

French fan takes over final Fast and Furious films

May 12 2023

French director Louis Leterrier was a regular fan of "The Fast and the Furious" when the multi-billion-dollar franchise …

'Borshch war' volunteers make Ukraine frontline food

May 12 2023

Volunteers in camouflage aprons packed the ingredients for Ukraine's UNESCO-recognised borshch soup into ready-to-make …

Iran frees two jailed French citizens: Paris

May 12 2023

Iran on Friday released two French citizens jailed in separate cases, France said, urging Tehran to release four others …

Uncertainty as Covid-era US border rules expire

May 12 2023

The United States bolted tough new immigration policies into place Friday, setting up an uncertain future for desperate …

UK 'disappointed' at Eurovision ban on Zelensky message

May 12 2023

The UK government on Friday hit out at European broadcasters for banning a message by Ukrainian President Volodymyr …

Around 200,000 people have fled from Sudan in month of fighting: UN

May 12 2023

Some 200,000 people have now fled Sudan to escape fighting that erupted in mid-April, the UN said Friday, also warning a …

Belgium learns to share its beaches with sleepy seals

May 12 2023

Visitors to Belgium's coast are having to get used to North Sea visitors not seen for a while -- dozens of seals that …

Russian offensive inspires golden age of military bloggers

May 12 2023

Before Russia's offensive in Ukraine, Mikhail Zvinchuk's Telegram channel was mainly known to military buffs. Today, it …

Gamers rush to get Nintendo's new 'Zelda' after six-year wait

May 12 2023

Video game fans around the world flocked to shops on Friday to get their hands on the new edition of "Zelda", one of the …

Ukraine claims Bakhmut gains despite Russian denials

May 12 2023

Ukraine said Friday that its forces had recaptured chunks of territory around the embattled city of Bakhmut, even as …

Gaza fighting enters fourth day amid hopes for truce

May 12 2023

Israel's military launched further strikes on Gaza Friday after militants fired rockets from the territory, on the …

Pakistan ex-PM Khan arrives in court after unlawful arrest

May 12 2023

Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan appeared at court for a bail hearing on Friday, after the Supreme Court ruled …

Women dance to their own beat in China's nightclubs

May 12 2023

Tired of Shanghai club nights dominated by men, where a woman's appearance often matters as much as her musical skills, …

'I want it banned': reality TV targeted in Serbia after shootings

May 12 2023

Serbian TV is a diet of women being beaten and threats issued at gunpoint. But this is not fiction. It is reality shows …

The long wait is over: New 'Zelda' hits shelves

May 12 2023

A six-year wait came to an end for "Zelda" fans across the world on Friday as Nintendo released the long-awaited next …

World sport returns to China after years of Covid cancellations

May 12 2023

China will next week host its first major international sports event since abandoning strict Covid rules, heralding the …

Pakistan ex-PM Khan to appear in court after 'unlawful' arrest

May 12 2023

Detained former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan was due to appear in court on Friday, after the Supreme Court ruled …

On Galapagos Islands, Darwin's flycatcher makes a tiny comeback

May 12 2023

Darwin's flycatcher, a small bird with striking vermilion plumage, is making modest but noticeable headway on the …

Sudan warring sides make humanitarian promise but no truce

May 12 2023

Sudan's warring military factions signed a commitment to respect humanitarian principles in their spiralling conflict …

Zelensky says Ukraine needs time before counter-offensive

May 12 2023

Ukraine needs more time before beginning a highly anticipated counter-offensive against Russian forces, President …

Clock ticks towards midnight change to US migrant rules

May 12 2023

The clock ticked towards the expiry Thursday of pandemic-era rules that have shuttered the US southern border to asylum …

YouTuber who staged plane crash faces up to 20 years jail: US officials

May 12 2023

A YouTuber pilot who bailed out midair and deliberately sent his plane crashing into the ground to bolster viewing …

Brazil's internet bill row, explained

May 12 2023

Messaging app Telegram calls it an "attack on democracy," Google says it "seriously threatens free speech" -- but what …

Messi set for return as PSG farewell looms

May 12 2023

Lionel Messi is in line to return for Paris Saint-Germain for Saturday's Ligue 1 game at home to Ajaccio after a …

29 Palestinians killed, one fatality in Israel as violence escalates

May 12 2023

Israel and Gaza militants traded heavy fire Thursday, the third day of the worst escalation of violence in months, which …

Astronomers puzzled by 'largest' ever cosmic explosion

May 12 2023

Astronomers said on Friday they have identified the "largest" cosmic explosion ever observed, a fireball 100 times the …

Man City eye finish line as Liverpool chase top four spot

May 12 2023

Manchester City can take a giant stride towards a third consecutive Premier League title by beating Everton this weekend …

Midnight change to US migrant rules sows border confusion

May 11 2023

Pandemic-era controls barring migrants from claiming US asylum expire Thursday night amid fears of chaos at the Mexican …

Top US, China officials meet in Vienna for 'candid' talks

May 11 2023

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi met in Vienna this week, Washington and …

Turkish candidate drops out days before presidential election

May 11 2023

Third-party candidate Muharrem Ince on Thursday withdrew from Turkey's tight presidential election in a shock move that …

US, South Africa in spat over arms-to-Russia charge

May 11 2023

The US envoy to South Africa on Thursday accused the country of having covertly provided arms to Russia, a charge that …

'A game of chance': Migrants battle glitchy app at US border

May 11 2023

The fate of tens of thousands of people seeking asylum at the United States' southern border will, from Friday, hinge on …

28 Palestinians killed, one fatality in Israel as violence escalates

May 11 2023

Israel and Gaza militants traded more heavy fire Thursday, the third day of the worst escalation of violence in months …

Top US, China officials meet for 'candid' talks

May 11 2023

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi met in Vienna this week, Washington and …

Pakistan's Supreme Court declares arrest of ex-PM Khan unlawful

May 11 2023

Pakistan's Supreme Court on Thursday declared the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan unlawful, two days after …

Midnight change to US migrant rules spells border confusion

May 11 2023

Pandemic-era controls barring migrants from claiming US asylum expire at midnight Thursday amid fears of chaos at the …

Stock markets down as traders weigh inflation, rate hikes

May 11 2023

Major stock markets dropped Thursday as investors weighed fresh US inflation data, the financial health of a regional …

Finnish footbridge collapse injures 27, mostly children

May 11 2023

Some 27 young people, mostly children, were injured in Finland on Thursday when they fell five metres onto a road after …

AFP holds minute of silence for journalist Arman Soldin killed in Ukraine

May 11 2023

Journalists and staff of Agence France-Presse (AFP) in Paris and across the world held a minute of silence on Thursday …

US accuses S.Africa of having supplied weapons to Russia

May 11 2023

The US envoy to South Africa on Thursday accused the country of having covertly provided arms to Russia despite its …

UK to roll out first driverless bus service

May 11 2023

The UK will roll out its first driverless bus network in Scotland next week with drivers on standby behind the steering …

A delicate succession in the Arctic Council after Russia sidelined

May 11 2023

The Arctic Council, a model for cooperation between former Cold War foes, on Thursday saw a delicate handover of …

26 dead as Israel, Gaza militants trade fire for third day

May 11 2023

Israel and Gaza militants traded more heavy fire Thursday, the third day of the worst escalation of violence in months …

Pakistan's Supreme Court declares arrest of ex-PM Khan 'invalid'

May 11 2023

Pakistan's Supreme Court declared on Thursday the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan "invalid", in a ruling that …

25 dead as Israel, Gaza militants trade fire for third day

May 11 2023

Israel and Gaza militants traded more heavy fire Thursday, the third day of the worst escalation of violence in months …

EU lawmakers take first step towards AI curbs

May 11 2023

European Parliament lawmakers on Thursday took a crucial first step towards EU-wide regulation of ChatGPT and other …

Armenia-Azerbaijan clashes threaten to derail peace talks

May 11 2023

Armenia and Azerbaijan on Thursday blamed each other for an exchange of fire along their restive border, which killed …

Turkish spoiler drops out in pre-election shock

May 11 2023

Third-party candidate Muharrem Ince on Thursday withdrew from Turkey's tight presidential election in a shock move that …

Stock markets waver after Bank of England rate hike

May 11 2023

Europe's main stock markets wavered on Thursday, with London sliding after the Bank of England announced it was hiking …

Pakistan deploys security forces to quell riots over ex-PM Khan's arrest

May 11 2023

Security forces patrolled streets across Pakistan on Thursday and detained supporters of former prime minister Imran …

European stocks climb as focus switches to Bank of England

May 11 2023

Europe's main stock markets rose on Thursday, with the region's key event an expected interest rate hike from the Bank …

'Real partner': Erdogan's rival seeks softer foreign touch

May 11 2023

If it comes to power in Sunday's elections, the Turkish opposition led by Kemal Kilicdaroglu pledges to restore trust …

US debt 'brinkmanship' risks serious costs: Yellen

May 11 2023

Political brinkmanship over raising the US debt ceiling risks "serious economic costs" even without the "catastrophe" of …

Van Gogh's frenzied final days highlight of new show

May 11 2023

Vincent Van Gogh's feverish final months in a French village, when he churned out masterpieces even as he spiralled into …

US readies for asylum surge as Covid border rules expire

May 11 2023

Pandemic-era rules that have prevented migrants from claiming asylum at the United States' southern border will expire …