Trump-backed candidate leads Honduras poll

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A conservative candidate backed by US President Donald Trump led Sunday's presidential election in Honduras, according …

Asia floods toll tops 1,000 as military aid survivors

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The toll in deadly flooding and landslides across parts of Asia climbed past 1,000 on Monday as hardest-hit Sri Lanka …

South Korean religious leader on trial on graft charges

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The leader of one of South Korea's largest cult-like churches stood trial on Monday accused of bribing the country's …

Pope to offer hope on Lebanon visit

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Pope Leo XIV will urge peace and unity on his second day in Lebanon on Monday, offering a message of hope to young …

Zelensky meets Macron to shore up support for Ukraine as Trump optimistic

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meets French counterpart Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Monday, seeking to shore up …

Australia ban offers test on social media harm

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Australia's under-16 social media ban will make the nation a real-life laboratory on how best to tackle the technology's …

Militaries come to aid of Asia flood victims as toll nears 1,000

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Sri Lanka and Indonesia deployed military personnel on Monday to help victims of devastating flooding that has killed …

F1 set for final-race showdown as Verstappen exploits McLaren blunder

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The three-way F1 title fight will go down to the last race of the season after Max Verstappen took full advantage of a …

Migrant domestic workers seek support, solace after Hong Kong fire

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Sobs could be heard across Hong Kong's Victoria Park at the weekend as hundreds of migrant workers mourned victims of …

Pope to urge unity, bring hope to Lebanese youth on day two of visit

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Pope Leo XIV is set to urge peace and unity on his second day in Lebanon on Monday, bringing a message of hope to young …

Verstappen exploits McLaren blunder in Qatar to set up final race title showdown

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Max Verstappen boosted his late bid for a fifth successive drivers' world championship on Sunday when he took full …

Thousands march in Zagreb against far right

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Several thousand people rallied in Croatia's capital on Sunday in an anti-fascist march protesting against the rise of …

Arsenal held by 10-man Chelsea, Isak ends drought to fire Liverpool

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Mikel Merino rescued Arsenal as the Premier League leaders battled to a 1-1 draw against 10-man Chelsea in a heavyweight …

Trump confirms call with Maduro, Caracas slams US maneuvers

AFP - 5h ago

US President Donald Trump confirmed Sunday he had recently spoken with Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro amid soaring …

Trump threat overshadows Honduras vote

Nov 30 2025

Polls closed Sunday in Honduras' knife-edge presidential election, after a campaign dominated by US President Donald …

Trump optimistic after Ukraine talks as Rubio says 'more work' needed

Nov 30 2025

US President Donald Trump said Sunday there was a "good chance" of a deal to end the war in Ukraine after the latest US …

Rubio says 'more work' required after US-Ukraine talks in Florida

Nov 30 2025

The United States and Ukraine on Sunday hailed "productive" talks on Washington's plan to halt Russia's war with its …

Israel's Netanyahu seeks pardon in corruption cases

Nov 30 2025

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on trial facing corruption charges, announced Sunday he had submitted a …

Ramaphosa labels US attacks on S.Africa 'misinformation'

Nov 30 2025

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa accused the United States late on Sunday of peddling "blatant misinformation" by …

Trump officials host crucial Ukraine talks in Florida

Nov 30 2025

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday hosted high stakes talks with a Ukrainian delegation on Washington's plan to …

Arsenal held by 10-man Chelsea, Isak end drought to fire Liverpool

Nov 30 2025

Mikel Merino rescued Arsenal as the Premier League leaders battled to a 1-1 draw against 10-man Chelsea in a heavyweight …

Afghan suspect in Washington shooting likely radicalized in US: security official

Nov 30 2025

The Afghan suspect in the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington may have been radicalized after entering …

Isak scores first Premier League goal for Liverpool to sink West Ham

Nov 30 2025

Alexander Isak finally scored his first Premier League goal for troubled Liverpool to inspire a much-needed 2-0 win …

Zirkzee ends goal drought to inspire Man Utd victory at Palace

Nov 30 2025

Joshua Zirkzee scored his first Premier League goal for nearly a year before Mason Mount grabbed the winner as …

Pope arrives in Lebanon with message of peace for crisis-hit country

Nov 30 2025

Pope Leo XIV arrived in Lebanon on Sunday with a message of peace for the crisis-hit nation, still reeling from a war …

Swiss right-to-die group says founder dies by assisted suicide

Nov 30 2025

The head of Swiss right-to-die organisation Dignitas has died through assisted suicide, the group said in a statement on …

Trump threats dominate as Hondurans vote for president

Nov 30 2025

Hondurans began voting for president on Sunday amid threats by US President Donald Trump to cut aid to the country if …

Netanyahu submits pardon request in Israel corruption cases

Nov 30 2025

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on trial facing corruption charges, announced Sunday he had submitted a …

Hong Kong in mourning as fire death toll climbs to 146

Nov 30 2025

Crowds of mourners gathered on Sunday across Hong Kong including thousands near the apartment blocks that were engulfed …

After call for Christian unity, pope leaves Turkey for Lebanon

Nov 30 2025

Pope Leo XIV headed to Lebanon on Sunday with a message of peace for the crisis-hit nation after wrapping up a four-day …

Calls for accountability over lethal Hong Kong fire silenced

Nov 30 2025

Not long before he was reportedly detained, Miles Kwan approached commuters outside a Hong Kong train station, urging …

In Istanbul, pope meets bereaved family, prays with Armenians

Nov 30 2025

Pope Leo XIV wraps up a four-day trip to Turkey on Sunday after a warm welcome by its tiny Christian community, before …

'End of an era': MTV pulling plug on global music channels

Nov 30 2025

MTV kick-started a new era of music and pop culture in 1981, when it went on air for the first time, emblematically …

Ukraine negotiators to hold talks in US on plan to end war

Nov 30 2025

Ukrainian negotiators are due to hold talks in the United States on Sunday on Washington's plan to end the war with …

Trump ramps up Venezuela threats, warns airspace 'closed'

Nov 30 2025

US President Donald Trump sharply escalated his threats against Venezuela on Saturday with an ominous warning that the …

Trump threats reverberate as Hondurans vote for president

Nov 30 2025

Hondurans go to the polls on Sunday in a presidential election dominated by US President Donald Trump's threats to cut …

Last-gasp Foden goal spares Man City's blushes, Spurs crash again

Nov 29 2025

Phil Foden spared Manchester City's blushes after the Premier League title challengers blew a two-goal lead in a …

Oscar-winning UK playwright Tom Stoppard dies aged 88

Nov 29 2025

British playwright Tom Stoppard, who won an Oscar for the screenplay of the 1998 film "Shakespeare In Love", has died at …

Sea drones halt operations at major Russian oil terminal

Nov 29 2025

One of Russia's largest oil terminals halted operations on Saturday following an attack by sea drones, hours before …

Last-gasp Foden goal spares Man City's blushes in win over Leeds

Nov 29 2025

Phil Foden spared Manchester City's blushes with a last-gasp winner after the Premier League title challengers blew a …

Hong Kong begins mourning period after fire kills at least 128

Nov 29 2025

An outpouring of grief swept Hong Kong on Saturday as thousands paid their respects and laid flowers for the 128 people …

Travel chaos fears ease after Airbus intervenes on software fix

Nov 29 2025

Fears of days of travel chaos across Europe and the world eased on Saturday after plane manufacturer Airbus intervened …

Crowd braves rain to flock to Pope Leo's mass in Istanbul

Nov 29 2025

Thousands of worshippers battled the rain to join Pope Leo XIV as he celebrated mass in Istanbul on Saturday, the last …

Pope visits Istanbul's Blue Mosque

Nov 29 2025

Pope Leo XIV visited Istanbul's famed Blue Mosque early on Saturday on the third day of his trip to Turkey.

Kyiv hit by overnight attack after Zelensky removes top aide

Nov 29 2025

Ukraine's capital faced a night of attacks Friday to Saturday, hours after President Volodymyr Zelensky removed his …

Zelensky removes top aide after anti-graft raids

Nov 29 2025

US halts asylum decisions as troop killing sparks migrant crackdown

Nov 29 2025

The United States is freezing all asylum decisions, officials said Friday, as President Donald Trump hardens his …

Hong Kong's deadliest blaze in decades kills at least 128, dozens missing

Nov 28 2025

The death toll from Hong Kong's worst fire in decades rose to 128 on Friday, as authorities arrested eight more people …

France charges fourth suspected member of Louvre heist gang

Nov 28 2025

France on Friday charged the fourth alleged member of a gang arrested over last month's spectacular jewel heist at the …

Israeli forces kill 13 in southern Syria operation

Nov 28 2025

Israeli forces killed 13 people on Friday in an operation in southern Syria, saying they targeted an Islamist group, in …

Pope, Orthodox leader celebrate early Christian milestone in Iznik

Nov 28 2025

Pope Leo XIV called for unity among Christians on Friday at an ecumenical prayer service on the shores of Lake Iznik to …

Orban defies EU by promising Putin to keep buying Russian oil

Nov 28 2025

Hungary's Viktor Orban defied the EU Friday by promising Vladimir Putin he will keep buying Russian oil, as he attended …

Zelensky top aide searched by anti-graft investigators

Nov 28 2025

Ukraine's anti-corruption authorities on Friday raided the home of President Volodymyr Zelensky's powerful chief of …

Trump says to suspend 'third world' migration after troop dies

Nov 28 2025

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he would suspend migration from what he called "third world countries", a day …

Death toll in Southeast Asia floods tops 300

Nov 28 2025

Days of devastating flooding across Southeast Asia have killed more than 300 people in Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia, …

Iran to boycott 2026 World Cup draw over US visa row

Nov 28 2025

Iran is to boycott next week's World Cup finals draw in Washington because the United States refused to grant visas to …

Death toll in Southeast Asia floods tops 250

Nov 28 2025

Days of devastating flooding across Southeast Asia have killed more than 250 people across Indonesia, Thailand and …

Over 70 shark, ray species win new wildlife trade protections

Nov 28 2025

The world's top wildlife trade organisation increased protections on Friday for more than 70 species of sharks and rays, …

Trump says to suspend 'third world' migration after troop killed

Nov 28 2025

Donald Trump said Thursday he would suspend migration from what the US leader called "third world countries", a day …

Toll in floods ravaging Southeast Asia tops 150

Nov 28 2025

The toll from days of flooding in Southeast Asia rose on Friday, with at least 111 dead in Indonesia, and a hospital in …

Pope, Orthodox leader to celebrate early Christian milestone

Nov 28 2025

Pope Leo XIV will join the leader of the world's Orthodox Christians Friday to celebrate 1,700 years since one of the …

Turkey not 'hostile' to Christians, Constantinople patriarch says

Nov 28 2025

Muslim-majority Turkey, which is hosting Pope Leo XIV on his first overseas trip as pontiff, is not "a hostile …

President leaves Guinea-Bissau as general named leader after coup

Nov 28 2025

Guinea-Bissau's President Umaro Sissoco Embalo has left the country for Senegal after being detained during a military …

Dozens dead as floods ravage Southeast Asia

Nov 28 2025

The toll from days of flooding in Southeast Asia rose on Friday, with at least 90 dead in Indonesia, and a hospital in …

Hong Kong's deadliest blaze in decades kills at least 94, scores missing

Nov 28 2025

Families of the scores still missing after Hong Kong's worst blaze in decades scoured hospitals Friday as firefighting …

Midfield maestros return as PSG look to assert Ligue 1 dominance

Nov 28 2025

After a stuttering start to the season, Paris Saint-Germain will be hoping to keep imperious midfield trio Vitinha, Joao …

Pope, Orthodox leader to jointly celebrate early Church milestone

Nov 28 2025

Pope Leo XIV joins the leader of the world's Orthodox Christians Friday to celebrate 1,700 years since one of the early …

Two break out of French jail in 'old-fashioned' bed sheets escape

Nov 28 2025

Two prisoners escaped from a French jail using bed sheets after sawing through the bars of their cell, a prosecutor said …

Wounded Barca, shaky Real Madrid need La Liga morale boost

Nov 28 2025

Spanish champions Barcelona and current league leaders Real Madrid are looking to build confidence this weekend in La …

Liverpool search for answers, Arsenal brace for Chelsea test

Nov 28 2025

Have Liverpool reached rock bottom or do they have further to fall as they prepare for a tricky-looking match at West …

US to review immigrant visas as National Guard soldier dies after attack

Nov 28 2025

US President Donald Trump announced Thursday the death of one of two National Guard soldiers shot near the White House, …

Putin says Russia will fight on unless Ukraine cedes land

Nov 28 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that he would end his Ukraine offensive if Kyiv withdrew from territory …

Lethal virus hits last rare blue macaws in Brazil wild

Nov 28 2025

The only wild specimens of a rare blue parrot, which were recently returned to their natural habitat, have been …

Trump orders review of immigrant visas after National Guard attack

Nov 27 2025

The Trump administration on Thursday said it was reviewing permanent residency status of immigrants from 19 countries, …

Israeli forces shoot dead two Palestinians apparently surrendering in West Bank

Nov 27 2025

The Israeli army and police said Thursday they were investigating the circumstances in which two Palestinians were shot …

G.Bissau president leaves country after coup: Senegal

Nov 27 2025

Guinea-Bissau's President Umaro Sissoco Embalo is in Senegal after being detained during a military coup in his country, …

Hong Kong's deadliest blaze in decades kills at least 83, scores missing

Nov 27 2025

Hong Kong authorities said on Friday the death toll from the city's worst fire in decades had risen to at least 83, with …

Terror probe launched into shooting of National Guardsmen in Washington

Nov 27 2025

The FBI said Thursday it had launched an international terrorism investigation after a gunman -- identified as an Afghan …

Hong Kong's deadliest blaze in decades kills at least 75, scores missing

Nov 27 2025

Hong Kong authorities said on Thursday the death toll from the city's worst fire in decades had risen to at least 75, as …

Pope urges Turkey to embrace mediator role on first overseas trip

Nov 27 2025

Pope Leo XIV began a four-day visit to Turkey on Thursday, urging Ankara to embrace its role as a mediator in a world …

Hong Kong's deadliest blaze in decades kills at least 65, scores missing

Nov 27 2025

Hong Kong authorities said on Thursday the death toll from the city's worst fire in decades had risen to 65, as …

National Guard shooting suspect served alongside US army in Afghanistan: US media

Nov 27 2025

A man suspected of shooting two National Guard soldiers near the White House was an Afghan national who had served …

Beer giant Asahi not engaging with hackers after cyberattack

Nov 27 2025

Japanese beer giant Asahi said on Thursday it had not received any specific demand from the hackers behind a …

Pope lands in Turkey to meet Erdogan on first overseas trip

Nov 27 2025

Pope Leo XIV arrived in Turkey on Thursday for a four-day visit where he will hold talks with President Recep Tayyip …

Streets deserted in G.Bissau capital after military takeover

Nov 27 2025

Streets were nearly deserted Thursday in the capital of Guinea-Bissau, with the announcement of election results …

Over 250 missing after Hong Kong's deadliest blaze in decades

Nov 27 2025

Hong Kong firefighters were scouring scorched high-rises Thursday for over 250 people listed as missing, a day after the …

Pink elephants march for Thailand's late queen mother

Nov 27 2025

Eleven pink painted elephants marched through Bangkok on Thursday, bowing in unison outside the Grand Palace in a …

Despite hurdles, Toronto will be 'ready' for World Cup, city tells AFP

Nov 27 2025

The 2026 World Cup will be the first played across three countries -- but unlike the United States and Mexico, Canada …

Pope to meet Erdogan in Turkey in first overseas trip

Nov 27 2025

Pope Leo XIV set off for Turkey Thursday for the first overseas trip of his papacy, which includes a meeting with …

'God created it to be eaten': Jakarta's dog meat ban divides

Nov 27 2025

Sitting at an empty Jakarta stall, Alfindo Hutagaol gobbled down some rice, green sambal and grilled dog meat -- a meal …

Hong Kong searches for missing after city's deadliest blaze in decades

Nov 27 2025

Hong Kong firefighters were scouring a still-burning apartment complex for hundreds of missing people on Thursday, a day …

'Very worried': Hong Kong fire survivors hunt for the missing

Nov 27 2025

The morning after saving her elderly neighbour from Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades, retiree Kwok was trawling …

Verstappen seeks Qatar hat-trick but Norris title favourite

Nov 27 2025

Max Verstappen is seeking a hat-trick of wins at the Qatar Grand Prix this weekend as this year's Formula One world …

High-flying tech hits potholes in India's Silicon Valley

Nov 27 2025

In India's tech capital Bengaluru, the morning "rush hour" lasts so long it devours half the workday, throttling …

Verstappen seeks Qatar desert hat-track, but Norris remains title favourite

Nov 27 2025

Max Verstappen is seeking a hat-trick of wins at the Qatar Grand Prix this weekend as this year's Formula One world …

Trump says Afghan man shot two soldiers near White House

Nov 27 2025

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that an Afghan man who fled the Taliban was the suspect in the shooting of two …

What we know about Hong Kong's deadly high-rise fire

Nov 27 2025

A devastating fire tore through a Hong Kong high-rise residential complex, killing dozens of people with hundreds still …

Hong Kong high-rise fire kills at least 44, still burning

Nov 27 2025

Firefighters were still dousing a devastating fire Thursday which ripped through a Hong Kong high-rise complex, killing …

Yemeni drugs seizure a 'landmark moment', say WADA

Nov 27 2025

The seizure of a large amount of performance-enhancing drugs in a raid by Yemeni law enforcement agents is "a landmark …

Lawconnect's Sydney-Hobart hat-trick bid faces tough challenge

Nov 27 2025

LawConnect skipper Christian Beck admitted it will be a mighty task to win a third straight Sydney-Hobart race with four …

Two National Guard soldiers shot near White House, suspect in custody

Nov 27 2025

Two US National Guard soldiers were critically wounded Wednesday in a targeted shooting near the White House -- an …

Mystery foot belongs to ancient human relative: scientists

Nov 27 2025

Newly discovered fossils prove that a mysterious foot found in Ethiopia belongs to a little-known, recently named …