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Israel hits Gaza and Lebanon in deadly strikes

Strikes by the Israeli army killed at least 20 people in Gaza on Sunday, the civil defence said, while also hitting a Hezbollah stronghold near Beirut's international airport.

Trump and team get warm welcome at UFC fight night

US President-elect Donald Trump was greeted by chanting fans as he attended the Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight bout at New York's Madison Square Garden on Saturday.

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Former defence minister Ishiba to be Japan's PM

Former defence minister Shigeru Ishiba will become Japan's prime minister next week after winning the conservative ruling party's leadership vote on Friday.

Israel, Hezbollah exchange fire after truce bid fails

Israel and Hezbollah traded fire Friday after the United States and its allies failed to secure a halt in clashes that have killed more than 700 people in Lebanon this week.

At least 3,661 killed this year in Haiti violence: UN

More than 3,600 people have been killed this year in the "senseless" gang violence ravaging Haiti, the United Nations said on Friday.

French minister says in favour of adding 'consent' to rape law

France's new Justice Minister Didier Migaud said Friday that he was in favour of adding the notion of "consent" to the country's law defining rape.

Workers remove Olympic rings from Eiffel Tower -- for now

Workers removed the Olympics logo from the Eiffel Tower overnight on Friday, returning the beloved monument to its usual form -- but perhaps only temporarily.

The Hezbollah commanders killed in Israeli strikes

Israel has killed several top Hezbollah commanders in a series of targeted strikes on the Iran-backed movement's stronghold in Beirut.

Shigeru Ishiba: Abe-critic wins Japan top job at last

Shigeru Ishiba, who will be Japan's next prime minister after winning his party's leadership vote on Friday, is a seasoned lawmaker known for his in-depth security policy knowledge.

Former defence minister Ishiba to be Japan's PM after winning party vote

Former defence minister Shigeru Ishiba will become Japan's next prime minister after winning the ruling party's leadership vote on Friday, the official count showed.

Ishiba, Takaichi face off in Japan ruling party vote for next PM

A seasoned defence geek and a nationalist who would be Japan's first woman prime minister will go head-to-head in the final round of a ruling party leadership vote on Friday, the official count showed.

Hardline French interior boss stirs controversy just days into job

France's new "top cop", the incoming interior minister, has been quick to set out his three priorities: "Order, order... and order."

Israel defies ceasefire calls ahead of Netanyahu UN address

Israel rejected a push by allies for a 21-day ceasefire in Lebanon and vowed to keep fighting Hezbollah militants "until victory", ahead of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's expected address to the UN General Assembly on Friday.

Gaza war resonates but has global diplomacy shifted one year on?

A year after the October 7 attack that sparked war in Gaza, diplomacy has failed to produce a ceasefire and the world watches on as the death toll mounts.

Mexico's new president takes reins of shaky economy

Mexico's incoming president Claudia Sheinbaum will inherit an economy plagued by uncertainty after reforms pushed through by her predecessor upset investors and key regional trading partners.

'Misinformation megaphone': Musk stokes tension before US election

With incendiary, misleading posts to his 200 million followers, Elon Musk has courted criticism for cranking up the political temperature ahead of an already polarized US election through his influential platform that is plagued with misinformation.

Japan ruling party votes for next PM

Japan's ruling party will choose the nation's leader in a vote on Friday, with three frontrunners: the surfing son of a former prime minister, a veteran defence geek and an arch-nationalist who would be the country's first woman premier.

Harris slams Ukraine 'surrender' policy with Trump confirming Zelensky meet

Kamala Harris criticized her US election rival Donald Trump's "surrender" policy on Ukraine on Thursday, while the Republican said he would meet Ukraine's president despite a bitter row over the war with Russia.

Armenian PM says peace with Azerbaijan 'within reach'

Armenia's prime minister said Thursday that peace with Azerbaijan was "within reach," appealing to his neighbor to sign a treaty to turn the page on decades of conflict.

Israel defies ceasefire calls and vows to keep battling Hezbollah

Israel on Thursday rejected a push led by its key backer the United States for a 21-day ceasefire in Lebanon, vowing to keep fighting Hezbollah militants "until victory".

Iran shows 'willingness' to re-engage on nuclear issue: IAEA chief to AFP

The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog on Thursday said Iran is showing "willingness" to re-engage on the nuclear issue, but that Tehran will not reconsider its decision to deny access to top UN inspectors.

Harris slams Ukraine 'surrender' policy as Zelensky visits White House

Kamala Harris on Thursday criticized her US election rival Donald Trump's stance on Ukraine, describing it as a policy of "surrender" to Russia as she told President Volodymyr Zelensky that he could rely on her support.

Israel pours cold water on US-backed call for ceasefire with Hezbollah

Top Israeli officials on Thursday rejected a US-backed proposal for a ceasefire with Hezbollah, even as Washington insisted the truce plan had been "coordinated" with Israel.

US, allies urge pressure on Venezuela's Maduro after disputed vote

The United States led some 30 countries in a call Thursday to maintain pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, urging him to engage in dialogue with the opposition after a disputed election.

Zelensky meets Biden after US unveils Ukraine military aid surge

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met Joe Biden at the White House Thursday to present his wartime "victory plan," after the US president announced an $8 billion surge in military aid for Kyiv's fight against Russia.

Eric Adams, New York's criminally charged mayor of 'swagger'

New York's self-described mayor of "swagger" who held late-night court at Manhattan clubs, Eric Adams vowed to be a city leader unlike any other.

Putin rachets up nuclear rhetoric, but is he ready to act?

Vladimir Putin's proposed revision of Russian nuclear policy signals a worrying readiness to use the ultimate weapon against Ukraine and even NATO members, but it remains far from certain the threat will be translated into action, analysts say.

US urges pressure on Venezuela's Maduro after disputed vote

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday called for continued pressure on Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro to engage in dialogue with the Venezuelan opposition after the country's disputed presidential election.

US announces new half billion dollars for Syria aid

The United States on Thursday announced $535 million in new aid for Syrians, pledging to keep up humanitarian assistance even after fighting in the brutal war has ended.

Myanmar junta invites armed groups to stop fighting, start talks

Myanmar's embattled junta on Thursday invited armed groups opposed to its rule to stop fighting and start talks to bring peace, after three-and-a-half years of conflict.

Kenya set for full Haiti deployment amid call for shift to UN mission

Kenya is aiming to complete by January its full deployment of a stabilization force in violence-torn Haiti, President William Ruto said Thursday, as Haiti's leader suggested making it a UN peacekeeping mission.

Pakistan braces for 'transitional pain' as IMF approves $7 bn loan

Pakistan said Thursday it would have to go through "transitional pain" after the International Monetary Fund agreed to a new relief package of $7 billion to bolster its faltering economy.

Palestinian leader calls for world to stop sending Israel weapons

Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas called Thursday on the international community to stop sending weapons to Israel in order to halt bloodshed in the West Bank and Gaza, singling out the United States.

Survivor of Mexican mass disappearance fights for truth

Manuel Vazquez Arellano counts himself lucky to have survived the mass disappearance of 43 Mexican students a decade ago. Now a lawmaker, he says he is determined to uncover the truth about what happened.

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