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Kremlin accuses Biden of 'fuelling' Ukraine war, vows response

The Kremlin accused US President Joe Biden on Monday of escalating the war in Ukraine, promising to respond to his decision to allow Kyiv to use long-range missiles supplied by Washington to strike targets inside Russia.

Gazans rebuild homes from rubble in preparation for winter

Abdelrahman Abu Anza's family home in war-ravaged Gaza's south has been reduced to rubble, which the Palestinian man is now using to build a shelter to protect from the winter cold.

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Japan says Chinese aircraft incursion 'serious violation'

Japan slammed on Tuesday what it called the first confirmed incursion by a Chinese military aircraft into its airspace as a "serious violation" of its sovereignty, saying it was part of a pattern by Beijing.

Trump hits Harris on US Afghan withdrawal 'calamity'

Donald Trump on Monday tied Vice President Kamala Harris to the chaotic US withdrawal from Afghanistan as he paid tribute to 13 troops killed in a suicide attack on the third anniversary of their deaths.

French president rules out left-wing government amid bitter deadlock

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday ruled out naming a left-wing government to end the country's political deadlock, saying it would be a threat to "institutional stability".

UN humanitarian work in Gaza impacted by evacuation order

The United Nations on Monday said humanitarian work in the Gaza Strip has taken a serious blow after Israel ordered a new evacuation in the centre of the besieged territory.

Macron rules out left-wing government amid entrenched deadlock

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday ruled out naming a left-wing government to end the country's political deadlock, saying it would be a threat to "institutional stability".

Brazil tightens entry rules over 'stopover' migrants

Brazil is tightening entry requirements from Monday after a surge in migrants disembarking during stopovers at Sao Paulo's main airport in a bid to seek asylum in the country.

Venezuela opposition candidate ignores summons

Venezuelan opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia was hit with a fresh summons after failing to appear before prosecutors Monday as part of a probe into his claim that he was the rightful victor of last month's presidential election.

US election debate in the balance as Trump cries foul

A much-anticipated US presidential debate next month appeared in doubt Monday as Republican candidate Donald Trump questioned whether he would participate, and both camps sparred over the use of live mics.

Russia's largest strike in weeks hits Ukraine's power grid

Russia fired hundreds of drones and missiles at Ukraine on Monday, killing at least four people and battering the country's already weakened energy grid, officials said.

Oil prices surge over Middle East tensions

Oil prices jumped Monday after an escalation of hostilities between Israel and the Iranian-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah raised fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East.

Japan scrambles jets after Chinese aircraft 'violated' airspace

Close US ally Japan said it scrambled fighter jets on Monday after a Chinese military aircraft "violated" its airspace in a further escalation of regional tensions.

'Always worried': Ukrainians shelter underground from Russian strikes

Yulia Voloshyna sheltered in the Kyiv metro on Monday as Ukrainians were warned to hunker down for another massive wave of Russian attacks.

S.Africa patients flock to docked Chinese hospital ship

A Chinese hospital ship has docked in Cape Town to bring much-needed free medical care to South African patients as part of a joint exercise between the two nations, the army said Monday.

Gunmen kill 39 in 'coordinated' attacks in southwest Pakistan

Separatist militants killed at least 39 people in "coordinated" attacks in southwestern Pakistan on Monday that largely targeted ethnic Punjabis, government officials said.

Russian strikes on Ukraine power grid largest in weeks

Russia fired hundreds of drones and missiles at Ukraine on Monday, killing at least four people and battering the country's already weakened energy grid, triggering blackouts, officials said.

Israel strikes Gaza after Lebanon flare-up

Israel's military struck the Gaza Strip on Monday a day after truce talks in Cairo coincided with a major but brief cross-border escalation involving Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Russian strikes on Ukraine power grid kill four

Russian missile and drone strikes battered Ukraine's power grid on Monday, killing at least four people and forcing authorities to introduce emergency blackouts.

Sri Lanka Marxists eye selective foreign capital if win presidency

Sri Lanka's main Marxist leader and a key presidential hopeful in elections next month pledged on Monday to selectively welcome foreign investors, especially in green energy, if he wins.

Indonesia hosts huge multi-national military exercise

Thousands of military personnel from Indonesia, the US, and eight other countries began two weeks of exercises Monday, focused on joint capabilities in the Asia-Pacific.

Big polluters urged to pay as key Pacific summit opens in Tonga

Emissions-belching nations were challenged to stump up for climate-related damage as a key Pacific islands summit opened on Monday, with low-lying Tuvalu declaring: "If you pollute, you should pay."

India's green energy wind drive hits desert herders hard

Whirring wind turbines in India's Thar desert supply critical green energy for the world's most populous nation, but those living in their shadows say it comes at their expense.

Kim unveils new North Korea 'suicide drones'

North Korea has unveiled a new "suicide drone", state media said Monday, with leader Kim Jong Un overseeing a performance test of the weapons, which experts said could have come from Russia.

Venezuela opposition candidate due before prosecutors in election dispute

Venezuelan opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, in hiding since shortly after the country's disputed presidential election, is due to appear before prosecutors Monday in a criminal investigation launched by officials considered close to President Nicolas Maduro.

Venezuela opposition candidate due in court over election dispute

Venezuelan opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, in hiding since shortly after the country's disputed presidential election, is due to appear in court Monday in a criminal investigation launched by officials considered close to President Nicolas Maduro.

Reuters team member killed in strike on east Ukraine hotel

A safety advisor working for Reuters was killed in a missile strike on a hotel in eastern Ukraine, the global news agency said on Sunday, as Kyiv claimed further advances into Russia's Kursk region.

Israeli beachgoers try to brush off Hezbollah threat

Waking at dawn on Sunday to explosions and sirens, Abigail Levy checked the news and quickly understood there had been "an escalation" of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah.

New collision of Chinese, Philippine vessels near flashpoint shoal

China's coast guard said it rescued Filipino "personnel" who fell overboard Sunday after a Philippine vessel collided with one of its ships near a disputed shoal in the South China Sea.

Tunisia president replaces key ministers in sweeping reshuffle

Tunisian President Kais Saied on Sunday replaced various ministers, including from the foreign and defence portfolios, the Tunisian presidency said in a statement posted on Facebook without explanation.

Israel strikes Lebanon, says thwarted large-scale Hezbollah attack

Israel launched air strikes into Lebanon on Sunday, saying that it had thwarted a large-scale Hezbollah attack, while the Lebanese group announced its own cross-border raids to avenge a top commander's killing.

Israel says Lebanon strikes thwarted large-scale Hezbollah attack

Israel launched air strikes into Lebanon on Sunday, saying it had thwarted a large-scale Hezbollah attack while the Lebanese group said it had carried out its own raid to avenge a top commander's killing.

German police say Syrian suspect confesses to knife rampage

German police said Sunday that a Syrian man has given himself up and confessed to killing three people and wounding eight others in a knife rampage at a street festival.

Israel striking Lebanon to prevent 'large-scale' Hezbollah attack

The Israeli military launched pre-emptive strikes in Lebanon on Sunday after detecting preparations for "large-scale" attacks by the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah.

Israel says striking Lebanon to prevent 'large-scale' Hezbollah attack

The Israeli military announced early Sunday that it was conducting pre-emptive strikes in Lebanon after detecting preparations for "large-scale" attacks by the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah.

Putin played on Trump's ego, top adviser says in new book

Donald Trump was determined during his presidency to cozy up to Vladimir Putin despite Russia's interference in US democracy and objections by advisers, a former top aide claims in a new book, according to an excerpt published Saturday.

Zelensky vows more 'retribution' for Russia, POWs exchanged

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed more "retribution" against Russia on Saturday as he celebrated Independence Day near where his forces launched a surprise offensive into Russian territory two weeks ago.

Can Harris win back Michigan's crucial Muslim vote?

In key US swing state Michigan, Democratic voters of Arab and Middle Eastern heritage say Kamala Harris is going to have to win them back, after they were alienated by President Joe Biden's handling of Israel's military offensive in Gaza.

German police arrest suspected festival killer as IS claims attack

German police on Saturday arrested the suspected killer behind a knife rampage that left three people dead at a street festival, an attack claimed by the Islamic State group.

Venezuela opposition candidate issued summons over vote dispute

Venezuelan prosecutors have summoned opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia for questioning Monday as part of a criminal investigation following the country's disputed presidential election claimed by strongman Nicolas Maduro.

Venezuela prosecutors summon opposition candidate amid vote dispute

Venezuelan prosecutors have summoned opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia for questioning Monday as part of a criminal investigation following the country's disputed presidential election claimed by strongman Nicolas Maduro.

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