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Indigenous Australian lawmaker who heckled King Charles censured

An Indigenous lawmaker was censured by Australia's parliament Monday for heckling King Charles about the legacy of European settlement during his October visit to Canberra.

Trump taps big tech critic Carr to lead US communications agency

US President-elect Donald Trump tapped Republican Brendan Carr, an Elon Musk-backed critic of big tech, to lead the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), calling him a "warrior for Free Speech" in a statement on Sunday.

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Ukraine appoints Andriy Sybiga foreign minister in govt shake-up

Andriy Sybiga was appointed Ukraine's new foreign minister by lawmakers on Thursday, part of the biggest government reshuffle since the full-scale Russian invasion.

Kenyan women's groups demand action on femicide after athlete's death

Women's groups in Kenya are calling for long overdue action to tackle rampant gender-based violence in the East African country after the death of another athlete at the hands of her partner.

War in all its horrors looms large over Venice festival

The roots of war, its harrowing realities and aftermath are explored in a host of offerings at the Venice Film Festival this year, including a remarkable documentary going behind the lines with Russian soldiers.

US secures release of 135 prisoners from Nicaragua

The United States said Thursday it had secured the release of 135 political prisoners from Nicaragua, the latest mass transfer by President Daniel Ortega's increasingly authoritarian government.

Dmytro Kuleba: the face of Ukraine's wartime diplomacy

Dmytro Kuleba -- whose resignation as Ukraine's top diplomat was approved on Thursday -- tirelessly toured the world pleading for more military support and for Kyiv to be given the green light to strike targets deep inside Russia.

Blinken heads to Haiti to see headway against gangs

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken headed Thursday to violence-ravaged Haiti to evaluate progress in wresting control from gangs that have taken over much of the impoverished Caribbean nation.

Dutch boost arms spending to face 'ruthless Russian aggression'

The Dutch government announced a multi-billion-euro boost in its defence spending Thursday, investing in tanks, jet fighters, and frigates to bolster the NATO alliance against "ruthless Russian aggression."

Macron names ex-Brexit negotiator Barnier as French PM

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday named the European Union's former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as new prime minister, following almost two months of political deadlock after snap polls, the presidency said.

Barnier: the 'French Joe Biden' who grappled with Brexit

Veteran French politician Michel Barnier has held a collection of top jobs as minister, European Union commissioner and negotiator on Brexit during a half-century political career that has seen him tack further to the right in recent years.

Putin says 'main' goal is to capture Ukraine's Donbas

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday his main aim in Ukraine after 30 months of fighting was to capture the eastern Donbas area -- and claimed that Ukraine's Kursk counter-offensive had made that easier.

Putin backs Harris for US president, with wry smile

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday he supported Kamala Harris in November's US presidential election, an apparent wry remark a day after the United States issued indictments accusing Moscow of vote interference.

Algerians to vote as incumbent Tebboune poised for easy victory

Around 24 million Algerians are poised to head to the polls on Saturday for a vote in which experts say incumbent President Abdelmadjid Tebboune faces no real risk to his rule as he seeks a second term.

Key pledges on sidelines of China-Africa summit

African leaders secured a wide range of commitments to enhance cooperation in sectors such as infrastructure, agriculture, mining, trade, and energy at China's largest summit in years.

Markets mixed after sell-off as US data keps traders wary

Asian and European markets were mixed Thursday after the turmoil of the previous day as traders assess the outlook for US interest rate cuts after another set of below-par data put extra focus on the upcoming jobs report.

Like Brazil, the European Union also has an X problem

Elon Musk's woes are hardly limited to Brazil as he now risks possible EU sanctions in the coming months for allegedly breaking new content rules.

Hamas says Netanyahu trying to 'thwart' Gaza truce

Hamas on Thursday accused Benjamin Netanyahu of trying to "thwart" a Gaza truce deal, after the Israeli premier said the Palestinian militant group has "rejected everything" in negotiations.

Harris gears up for debate as Trump talks economy

Vice President Kamala Harris travels to the crucial battleground state of Pennsylvania on Thursday, where she will reportedly spend five days preparing for next week's presidential debate.

UK govt moves to oust hereditary peers from upper house

The UK government on Thursday introduces legislation to axe seats in the House of Lords retained for hereditary lawmakers as it moves to reform parliament's unelected upper chamber.

Trucker protests fuel fear of food shortages in Colombia

The Colombian government made an "urgent appeal" Wednesday to truckers blockading several highways to create safe corridors for food supplies, amid warnings of looming shortages in several cities.

Harris, Trump hit campaign trail as debate looms

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump returned to the US campaign trail Wednesday, with new polls showing the White House race remains on a knife-edge less than a week before their crucial first debate.

Oil prices, dollar fall as market awaits US jobs data

Global stocks mostly fell along with oil prices and the dollar Wednesday as markets anticipate key US employment data amid economic growth concerns.

Trudeau weakened after leftist party pulls support

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau suffered a major political blow on Wednesday when a small leftist faction in parliament pulled its support for his minority Liberal government.

Blinken to visit Haiti, hoping to boost security gains

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit violence-ravaged Haiti on Thursday as he looks to consolidate gains by a multinational force and discuss finding new ways of funding.

Wanted Venezuelan candidate says opposition facing 'persecution'

Venezuelan opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, threatened with arrest for insisting he was the rightful winner of July presidential elections, urged prosecutors Wednesday not to partake in what he called political persecution.

France still awaiting new PM as Macron hesitates

France was still waiting Wednesday to learn the identity of its new prime minister almost two months after legislative elections left the country in political deadlock, with President Emmanuel Macron battling to find a name that would be acceptable to parliament.

Markets struggle but limit losses

Stock markets slipped on Wednesday as tech firms fought to limit recent losses while disappointing data on US trade also hit sentiment.

Harris, Trump return to trail as debate looms

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump return to the US campaign trail Wednesday with new polls showing the White House race remains on a knife-edge less than a week before their crucial first debate.

Macron preparing to name new French PM: sources

President Emmanuel Macron is preparing to name a new prime minister almost two months after legislative elections left France in political deadlock, with an announcement possible as soon as Wednesday evening, sources close to him said.

'Stop blaming us,' October 7 survivor tells UN

October 7 survivor Sabine Taasa, who lost her husband and 17-year-old son during the Hamas attack, urged UN experts to stop blaming Israel for the war and focus on the trauma inflicted on Israeli children.

Burning trash a major source of plastic pollution: study

Burning plastic in dumps and open fires is as big a problem for the planet as littering, scientists said Wednesday in a detailed new assessment of how plastic enters the environment.

'Russian spy' whale was shot dead: animal rights groups

Animal rights groups said Wednesday that gunfire killed a beluga whale that rose to fame in Norway after its unusual harness sparked suspicions the creature had been trained by Russia as a spy.

German army activates air-defence system, citing Russia threat

Germany's military put a first Iris-T air-defence system into service on its own soil Wednesday having delivered several of them to war-torn Ukraine to intercept Russian rockets, drones and missiles.

'Only the dad is alive': Strike decimates Ukrainian family

A Russian missile attack Wednesday on the Ukrainian city of Lviv killed a woman and her three daughters, leaving their father as the only immediate survivor, Ukrainian officials said.

Deadly strike hits Ukraine's Lviv as Zelensky confirms reshuffle

Russia struck the city of Lviv in western Ukraine on Wednesday, killing seven people and damaging historical buildings in a rare attack hundreds of kilometres from the frontline.

UK's Starmer defends Israel arms suspension as 'legal decision'

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer defended Wednesday his government's partial suspension of arms exports to Israel over fears they could be used in a breach of humanitarian law as "a legal decision".

Dmytro Kuleba: straight-talking face of Ukraine's diplomacy

Dmytro Kuleba -- who resigned as Ukraine's top diplomat Wednesday -- tirelessly toured the world pleading for more military support and for Kyiv to be given the green light to strike targets deep inside Russia.

Mexico's lower chamber passes controversial judicial reforms

Mexico's lower chamber approved a controversial judicial reform plan early Wednesday, passing the measure after a marathon session in a sports gym as protesters blocked access to Congress.

Serbia deputy PM mets Putin days after fighter jet deal with France

President Vladimir Putin met Serbia's deputy premier in Russia on Wednesday, less than a week after Belgrade signed a multi-billion-dollar fighter jet deal with France.

Deadly strike hits Ukraine's Lviv as Moscow advances in east

A Russian strike on west Ukraine's Lviv, hundreds of kilometers from the front, killed seven people on Wednesday, authorities said as Moscow claimed advances in the war-torn nation's east.

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