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Japan PM expresses concern to Xi over South China Sea situation

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressed "serious concerns" over the situation in the South China Sea to Chinese President Xi Jinping in their first in-person talks, Tokyo's foreign ministry said Saturday.

Mushroom houses for Gaza? Arab designers offer home-grown innovations

As winter descends on Gaza's tent cities, emergency housing made from mushrooms could keep out the cold -- just one of several sustainable, home-grown innovations put forward by Arab designers at an expo in Dubai.

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The haircuts that help traumatised Ukrainian soldiers heal

Igor Shyshko's eyes shut as the electric razor hummed through his greying hair, a sound that until recently was for him synonymous with punitive beatings delivered by Russian prison guards.

EU discusses deportation hubs to stem migration

EU countries on Thursday discussed "innovative" ways to increase deportations of irregular migrants and rejected asylum seekers, including controversial plans to set up dedicated return centres outside the bloc.

Chinese electric car companies cope with European tariffs

MG Motor, BYD and other Chinese electric car manufacturers say they will maintain their low sticker prices in Europe even after being hit with hefty tariffs this month.

Zelensky in London for whirlwind tour of Europe ahead of US vote

President Volodymyr Zelensky met UK premier Keir Starmer in London Thursday, as the Ukrainian leader embarked on a whistle-stop tour of European capitals aimed at securing military aid before next month's crunch US election.

Two months on, Donbas soldiers begin to question Kursk offensive

Two months into Ukraine's offensive on Russian territory, questions are growing in Ukrainian ranks over the long-term strategy as Russian troops advance steadily in other areas.

Philippines challenges China over South China Sea at ASEAN meet

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos challenged Chinese Premier Li Qiang over recent clashes in the South China Sea at regional summit talks on Thursday, as fears grow that conflict could erupt in the disputed waterway.

EU talks deportation hubs to stem migration

European countries are to discuss "innovative" ways to increase deportations of irregular migrants and rejected asylum seekers on Thursday, including controversial plans to set up dedicated return centres in non-EU nations.

Deaths and repression sideline Suu Kyi's party ahead of Myanmar vote

Death, detention and dissolution have decimated Aung San Suu Kyi's political party, easing the way for groups backed by Myanmar's ruling military to claim victory at elections expected next year, analysts say.

Taiwan President Lai vows to 'resist annexation' of island

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te vowed Thursday to "resist annexation", as China exerts growing military and political pressure on the self-ruled island it claims as part of its territory.

Zelensky on whirlwind tour of Europe ahead of US vote

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to visit Britain, France and Italy on Thursday, part of a whirlwind tour of European leaders aimed at securing aid ahead of pivotal US elections next month.

'Sleeper agent' bots on X fuel US election misinformation, study says

Hundreds of apparent pro-Russian bot accounts on X are pushing US election misinformation and amplifying false narratives about Democratic contender Kamala Harris, a research group said Thursday, calling them "sleeper agents" for having evaded detection for years.

Death toll rises to 109 after Haiti gang attack, official says

The death toll from a brutal gang attack in Haiti last week has risen to 109 people with around 40 more injured, a local government official said Wednesday.

Wall Street indices hit fresh records as Chinese shares tumble

Wall Street indices powered to fresh records Wednesday despite an impending major hurricane to Florida, while Chinese stocks tumbled on disappointment over a lack of fresh stimulus.

Taiwan's president to deliver key speech for National Day

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te is set to deliver a key speech on Thursday as part of the self-ruled island's National Day celebrations that is likely to elicit an angry response from China.

Sea row on the menu as ASEAN leaders meet China's Li

Southeast Asian leaders will hold summit talks Thursday with Chinese Premier Li Qiang, with the disputed South China Sea on the agenda after months of escalating clashes between Beijing's vessels and Philippine and Vietnamese fishermen.

Mozambique starts tallying votes in tense election

Mozambique began counting votes on Wednesday at the close of tense presidential and parliamentary elections expected to allow the ruling Frelimo party to extend its 49 years in power.

Zelensky moves to court European leaders in drive for military aid

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday announced meetings this week with several European leaders as he pushes for more military aid to repel Russian forces.

Lebanon facing 'catastrophic' situation as 600,000 displaced: UN

United Nations officials warned Wednesday that Lebanon was staring down a "catastrophic" humanitarian crisis as the number of internally displaced people hit 600,000 and Israel presses its offensive against Hezbollah militants.

US warns Israel not to repeat Gaza destruction in Lebanon

The United States warned Israel Wednesday against any Gaza-like military action in Lebanon after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened it with "destruction" like that in the Palestinian territory.

Call her savvy? Harris unleashes unconventional media blitz

She loves raisin bran and exercise, and is as comfortable talking about abortion as she is about beer. Meet Kamala Harris -- or at least a rather different side that emerged in an unconventional US media blitz this week.

Zelensky to court European leaders in drive for military aid

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday announced meetings this week with several European leaders as he pushes for more military aid to repel Russian forces.

Israel captain says 'difficult' to focus on football in time of war

Israel captain Dor Peretz says "it's very difficult" to focus on football with his country at war.

Macron to host Ukraine's Zelensky after meeting Ukrainian troops

President Emmanuel Macron will on Thursday hold talks in Paris with Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky, a day after he met Ukrainian troops that France is training on its territory to fight the Russian invasion, the presidency said.

One year later, Israeli hostage family learns of loss

After a year of desperately hoping for positive news or a sign of life, the family of Israeli hostage Idan Shtivi has learnt he was killed on October 7, 2023, the first day of Hamas's attack.

Biden-Netanyahu talk as Hezbollah, Israeli forces clash

US President Joe Biden held talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday as Hezbollah militants and Israeli forces exchanged fire along the Lebanon-Israel border.

Trump lauds India's Modi as 'total killer'

Republican White House candidate Donald Trump praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "total killer" Wednesday as he discussed foreign leaders during a media blitz for the final stretch of the election campaign.

Wall Street, Europe rise as Chinese shares tumble

Shares rose on Wall Street and in Europe as investors awaited new signals on interest rates but Chinese stocks tumbled on continued disappointment over a lack of fresh stimulus in the world's second biggest economy.

Biden-Netanyahu to talk as Hezbollah, Israeli forces clash

US President Joe Biden was set to hold talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday as Hezbollah militants and Israeli forces exchanged fire along the Lebanon-Israel border.

Air France says jet flew over Iraq during Iran attack on Israel

Air France said Wednesday it had launched an inquiry into how a jet on a Paris-Dubai flight went over Iraq as Iranian missiles taking part in an attack on Israel went through the same airspace.

Activists target Picasso work to protest Israel arms sales

Activists on Wednesday briefly pasted a photo of a bloodied mother and child in Gaza over a Picasso painting at a London gallery, calling for an arms embargo on Israel.

German govt sees economy shrinking again in 2024

The German government slashed its 2024 forecast Wednesday for Europe's largest economy, saying it will contract for a second straight year before a recovery gets under way in 2025.

Three Kosovo Serbs on trial over 'secession plot' attack

Three Kosovo Serbs went on trial on Wednesday over an armed incursion a court heard was part of a plot to seize Serb-majority northern Kosovo and unite it with Serbia.

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