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EU deforestation ban in chaos as parliament loosens rules

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The European Parliament on Thursday approved a one-year delay on implementing the bloc's sweeping anti-deforestation …

Israel face France in Paris football match under tight security

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Israel face France in a Nations League football match in Paris on Thursday surrounded by a huge security operation to …

Iran tells UN nuclear chief it won't negotiate under 'intimidation'

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Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Thursday that Iran will not negotiate under "intimidation" as he held crunch talks …

COP29 host tries to calm waters after diplomatic turmoil

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Host Azerbaijan tried to bring down the diplomatic temperature in Baku on Thursday after a French minister cancelled her …

Israel warfare methods 'consistent with genocide': UN committee

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Israel's warfare in Gaza is consistent with the characteristics of genocide, a special UN committee said Thursday, …

Spain flood epicentre survives fresh rain alert

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Spain's traumatised Valencia region woke up unscathed after an overnight rain alert on Thursday, two weeks after the …

Man with explosives dies in blast at Brazil's Supreme Court

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A man carrying explosives died in a blast as he attempted to attack Brazil’s Supreme Court on Wednesday, police said, …

For profit or for all? Argentine football clubs red-card Milei reforms

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A debate over the soul of football is raging in World Cup holders Argentina, pitting defenders of the social role of the …

Corruption overshadows Ukraine's multi-billion reconstruction progam

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When Bart Gruyaert agreed to help rebuild destroyed apartment blocks outside Kyiv, he hoped to be one cog in Ukraine's …

Scientists say world's largest coral found near Solomon Islands

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Scientists say they have found the world's largest coral near the Pacific's Solomon Islands, announcing Thursday a major …

HRW accuses Israel of 'war crime' with 'forcible transfer' in Gaza

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Human Rights Watch said in a report released Thursday that Israel's repeated evacuation orders in Gaza amount to the …

Live-streamed prayers for stressed S. Korean exam parents

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Nine-hour prayer sessions, live-streamed speaking in tongues, bowing before a Buddhist altar 108 times: South Korean …

Beijing's fears after Trump fills key posts with China hawks

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Donald Trump's cabinet of China hawks have likened the nation's communist rulers to Nazis, levelled Covid conspiracies …

'Welcome back': Trump, Biden shake hands in White House

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Donald Trump made a triumphant return to the White House on Wednesday, where outgoing president Joe Biden offered a show …

Man with explosives dies trying to enter Brazil's Supreme Court

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A man with explosives died Wednesday trying to enter Brazil's Supreme Court in what appeared to be a suicide, officials …

Mike Tyson, 58, back in ring to face Youtuber Paul

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Nearly 40 years after making his professional debut, and 19 years after being battered into retirement, a 58-year-old …

Man with explosives dies trying to enter Brazil Supreme Court

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A man with explosives died Wednesday trying to enter Brazil's Supreme Court in what appeared to be a suicide, officials …

Six Israeli troops killed, deadly strikes in Lebanon

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Israel suffered one of the deadliest days of its ground offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon on Wednesday when six of …

'First Buddy': Musk takes unusual star role with Trump

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As Donald Trump prepares his return to the White House, one of his most omnipresent confidants has been not his running …

Buy now, pay later: Latin America pressured by Chinese online shops

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Isidora Olave opens a package containing a T-shirt, a skirt and a handful of glitter stickers shipped to her front door …

Spain flood epicentre braces for fresh deluge

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Spain's eastern Valencia region braced for more torrential rain on Wednesday, two weeks after the country's worst floods …

Mysterious diamond-laden necklace fetches $4.8 mn in Geneva auction

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A mysterious diamond-laden necklace with possible links to a scandal that contributed to the downfall of Marie …

Alcaraz beats Rublev to open ATP Finals account, Ruud misses last four chance

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Carlos Alcaraz opened his account at the ATP Finals on Wednesday with an entertaining 6-3, 7-6 (10/8) win over Andrey …

Lawmakers clash, protesters arrested in wake of Amsterdam violence

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Dutch parliamentarians clashed in a heated debate Wednesday as they addressed last week's attacks on Israeli football …

Global diabetes rate has doubled in last 30 years: study

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The percentage of adults suffering from diabetes across the world has doubled over the past three decades, the biggest …

From 'Little Marco' to 'Mr Secretary': Rubio shows Trump China push

Nov 13 2024

Marco Rubio's first experiences with Donald Trump involved trading schoolyard insults, but he will now become the …

Republicans complete power takeover with House majority

Nov 13 2024

The Republicans were declared the majority party in the US House of Representatives Wednesday, completing a clean sweep …

Trump, Biden shake hands in White House, vow smooth transfer

Nov 13 2024

US President-elect Donald Trump thanked President Joe Biden for pledging a smooth transfer of power as the victorious …

COP29 fight for climate money 'humiliating': Bangladesh's Yunus

Nov 13 2024

Bangladesh's interim leader on Wednesday slammed the "humiliating" fight for climate finance at the COP29 talks, …

Triumphant Trump returns to White House to meet Biden

Nov 13 2024

Donald Trump will make a triumphant return to the White House to meet President Joe Biden on Wednesday, in the …

Russia launches drone, missile barrage on Kyiv

Nov 13 2024

Russia escalated its attacks on Kyiv early Wednesday, launching waves of drones and missiles in its first combined …

Germany's embattled Scholz trades blows with rivals as election looms

Nov 13 2024

Germany's embattled Chancellor Olaf Scholz, mired in a government crisis, traded blows with his rivals Wednesday in …

US vows 'firm' response to N.Korea deployment in Ukraine conflict

Nov 13 2024

US top diplomat Antony Blinken warned Wednesday that the deployment of North Korean troops alongside Russian forces on …

Stark warning on emissions as leaders divided at COP29

Nov 13 2024

Global leaders offered competing visions on how to tackle climate change at UN-led talks on Wednesday as a new report …

No end in sight to Sudan war as both sides seek 'decisive' win

Nov 13 2024

Sudan has seen a surge in extreme violence in recent weeks as the warring military and paramilitary push for a decisive …

Airlines ground Bali flights after volcano erupts

Nov 13 2024

Airlines cancelled flights to and from the Indonesian resort island of Bali on Wednesday, leaving travellers stranded …

Demands for Church of England reform after abuse scandal

Nov 13 2024

Anglican leaders faced pressure Wednesday to speed up reforms following Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby's …

China removes memorials to victims of deadliest attack in a decade

Nov 13 2024

Officials in southern China ramped up security on Wednesday at the site of the country's deadliest attack in a decade, …

Iran hangs man 'for second time' after previous execution halted: NGO

Nov 13 2024

Iran hanged a 26-year-old man for a second time Wednesday months after a previous execution was halted half a minute in, …

Stark warning on emissions as leaders split on climate goals at COP29

Nov 13 2024

Global leaders offered competing views on how to tackle climate change at UN-led talks Wednesday as a new report warned …

China snuffs out memorials to victims of deadly car rampage

Nov 13 2024

Officials in southern China ramped up security on Wednesday at the site of one of the country's deadliest mass-casualty …

Electrician finds frescoes behind false ceiling in Rome

Nov 13 2024

Rosy-cheeked cherubs surrounded by blues, reds and golds have lost none of their brilliance in 17th-century frescoes …

7-Eleven owner announces counter-bid to foreign buyout

Nov 13 2024

The Japanese owner of 7-Eleven said Wednesday its founding family had offered a counter-bid to a takeover attempt by …

France's bullfighters see red over bill to ban under-16s

Nov 13 2024

France's upper house of parliament will this week debate a bill to ban children under 16 from attending bullfights, …

Top Africa orchestra began with brake cables for strings

Nov 13 2024

When Armand Diangienda founded the Kimbanguist Symphony Orchestra -- one of the most famous in Africa -- in 1994, they …

Airlines around Asia ground Bali flights after volcano erupts

Nov 13 2024

Airlines in Australia, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia and Singapore cancelled flights to and from the Indonesian resort …

China snuffs out memorials to victims of deadly car ramming attack

Nov 13 2024

Officials in southern China ramped up security on Wednesday at the site of one of the country's deadliest mass-casualty …

China's Xi heads to Peru for APEC meeting shrouded in Trump fears

Nov 13 2024

Chinese leader Xi Jinping headed to Peru on Wednesday, bound for a meeting of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) …

7-Eleven owner considers going private to avoid foreign buyout: reports

Nov 13 2024

The Japanese owner of 7-Eleven is considering going private by buying back its own shares in a bid to avoid a takeover …

Popham hopes new World Rugby chairman heralds new dawn in concussion issue

Nov 13 2024

Former Wales flanker Alix Popham has told AFP he hopes the new chairman of World Rugby will push for the changes …

Trump names Musk to 'efficiency' post as team takes shape

Nov 13 2024

Donald Trump announced Tuesday that the world's richest man, Elon Musk, will lead a new US government efficiency group …

Palau president says China flouting its ocean boundaries

Nov 13 2024

Palau's president has accused China of flouting the Pacific nation's maritime borders, raising concerns about research …

China clears memorial to victims of deadly car ramming attack

Nov 13 2024

Workers in the southern Chinese city of Zhuhai removed flowers and candles early Wednesday from a makeshift memorial to …

France, Italy and Portugal target Nations League quarters

Nov 13 2024

France, Italy and Portugal lead the teams attempting to secure a place in the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals, while …

UK writer Samantha Harvey wins 2024 Booker with space novel

Nov 13 2024

British writer Samantha Harvey won the prestigious Booker Prize on Tuesday for her short novel following six astronauts …

New balls, please, plead top men's tennis players

Nov 13 2024

The small furry objects that are the focus of every tennis player's energy are spinning the stars at the ATP finals into …

Aga Khan emerald fetches record $9 mn in Geneva auction

Nov 13 2024

A rare square 37-carat emerald owned by the Aga Khan fetched nearly nine million dollars at auction in Geneva on …

Israel gets US pass on Gaza aid but agencies say it's not enough

Nov 13 2024

The United States said Tuesday that Israel was not violating US law on the level of aid entering Gaza even as aid …

Canadian women's coach, two aides out after drone scandal

Nov 13 2024

Canadian women's national team football coach Bev Priestman and two assistants suspended by FIFA over a drone scandal at …

US airman who leaked classified documents jailed for 15 years

Nov 13 2024

The US airman who admitted to leaking a trove of classified Pentagon documents that revealed Washington apparently spied …

Trump shapes team ahead of White House return

Nov 13 2024

Donald Trump named more of his incoming team Tuesday, including seasoned figures and hard-liners, ahead of a meeting …

Crisis-hit Germany headed for February 23 snap election

Nov 12 2024

Germany is headed for snap elections on February 23, the main parties agreed Tuesday, aiming to form a stable government …

35 killed, dozens wounded in south China car ramming

Nov 12 2024

A man killed 35 people and injured 43 more when he ploughed his car into those exercising around a sports centre in the …

Russia jails doctor over alleged Ukraine comments during consultation

Nov 12 2024

Russia on Tuesday sentenced a 68-year-old paediatrician to five-and-a-half years in prison for allegedly criticising the …

Leaders urge climate action -- and defend fossil fuels -- at COP29

Nov 12 2024

Leaders of nations beset by climate disasters appealed Tuesday at the COP29 summit for greater urgency in fighting …

Trump shapes cabinet ahead of White House return

Nov 12 2024

Donald Trump shaped his incoming cabinet Tuesday -- eying a mix of seasoned figures and hard-liners -- ahead of a …

Blinken in emergency Brussels trip on Ukraine after Trump win

Nov 12 2024

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken headed Tuesday on an emergency trip to Brussels to discuss how to support Ukraine …

Nuclear watchdog chief says room to manoeuvre on Iran 'shrinking'

Nov 12 2024

The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog warned Tuesday that "the margins for manoeuvre are beginning to shrink" …

NATO 'must do more than just keep Ukraine in fight', says Rutte

Nov 12 2024

NATO chief Mark Rutte on Tuesday called on Western countries to ramp up support for Ukraine in its fight against …

EU unity in a 'world on fire': Kallas makes top diplomat pitch

Nov 12 2024

Backing Ukraine "as long as it takes", building bridges with Donald Trump and standing firm towards China -- the EU's …

Azerbaijan defends fossil fuels at COP29 as big names skip summit

Nov 12 2024

The host of the UN climate summit in Azerbaijan on Tuesday defended fossil fuels and the right of countries to exploit …

Spain PM accused of 'blackmail' by tying budget to flood aid

Nov 12 2024

Spain's minority left-wing government wants to galvanise its deadlocked 2025 draft budget by linking it to urgent …

New EU chief diplomat backs Ukraine as bloc's top team faces grilling

Nov 12 2024

The European Union's designated foreign policy chief said Tuesday that the bloc must back Ukraine "for as long as it …

Trump makes new appointments, Rubio tipped for secretary of state

Nov 12 2024

US President-elect Donald Trump announced new members of his incoming administration on Monday, and was expected to pick …

World leaders meet for climate talks, but big names missing

Nov 12 2024

Dozens of world leaders arrived in Azerbaijan on Tuesday for COP29 but many big names are skipping the UN climate talks …

Toxic towns in Kyrgyzstan battling radioactive danger

Nov 12 2024

In a mask and a hazmat suit, Ermek Murataliyev drives a truck filled with Soviet-era radioactive waste along the winding …

Climate crisis worsening already 'hellish' refugee situation: UN

Nov 12 2024

Climate change is contributing to record numbers of people being uprooted from their homes globally, while worsening the …

Short cut to feminism: How an assault changed Korean woman's outlook

Nov 12 2024

Aspiring South Korean writer On Ji-goo never considered herself a feminist but changed her mind after being physically …

North Korea ratifies defence treaty with Russia

Nov 12 2024

North Korea has ratified a landmark defence pact with Russia, state media reported Tuesday, deepening security …

Surfboards with bright lights could deter shark attacks - researchers

Nov 12 2024

Covering your surfboard in bright lights sounds like an open invitation to great white sharks, but research released …

Australia moves to keep its banks in the Pacific

Nov 12 2024

Australia will move to stem the exodus of its banks from the Pacific Islands, the country's top economic official said, …

'Solid' Zverez eases past Rublev as Alcaraz falters against Ruud

Nov 12 2024

Alexander Zverev opened his campaign at the ATP Finals in Turin on Monday evening by dispatching Andrey Rublev 6-4, 6-4 …

Trump makes new appointments including new 'border czar'

Nov 12 2024

US President-elect Donald Trump named new members for his incoming administration on Monday, tapping loyalist hardliners …

Election fraud claims go silent after Trump win

Nov 12 2024

Right up to Election Day, Donald Trump and his backers were issuing unfounded warnings of voter fraud. But once his …

Flood fears as Ukraine says Russian strike damages dam

Nov 12 2024

Russian strikes on Monday damaged a dam near the front line in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, Ukrainian authorities …

Lineker to leave Match of the Day: BBC News

Nov 12 2024

Former England football captain Gary Lineker is set to leave his role presenting the BBC's flagship Match of the Day …

Saudi-hosted summit says Mideast peace requires end to Israeli occupation

Nov 11 2024

Arab and Muslim leaders demanded on Monday that Israel withdraw from occupied Palestinian territories as a precondition …

US climate action won't end with Trump, envoy tells COP29

Nov 11 2024

Washington's top climate envoy sought to reassure countries at the COP29 talks Monday that Donald Trump's re-election …

Taliban eye aid at their first UN climate talks since 2021 takeover

Nov 11 2024

The first Afghan official to attend UN climate talks since the Taliban came to power told AFP Monday that his country …

ICC's Khan: Forensic investigator now facing misconduct probe

Nov 11 2024

Karim Khan's job as chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court requires a scrupulous and meticulous …

ICC chief prosecutor faces misconduct probe

Nov 11 2024

The governing body of the International Criminal Court on Monday announced an external investigation into alleged …

Anglican church head urged to resign over abuse scandal

Nov 11 2024

The leader of the world's Anglican communion faced growing pressure on Monday to resign after a damning report which …

Lawmakers vote to keep embattled Ishiba as Japan PM

Nov 11 2024

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba kept his job in a parliamentary vote on Monday, despite having recently led the …

COP29 talks stall from start with fight over agenda

Nov 11 2024

The COP29 talks opened Monday with calls for global cooperation and fresh warnings about climate disasters -- but …

Paris agreement climate goals 'in great peril', warns UN

Nov 11 2024

The Paris climate agreement's goals "are in great peril" and 2024 is on track to break new temperature records, the …

Somaliland to vote amid Horn of Africa tensions

Nov 11 2024

Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia at the centre of a diplomatic storm, will hold a presidential election on …

COP29 opens after Trump win with call for cooperation

Nov 11 2024

The COP29 climate talks opened Monday in Azerbaijan with a call to show global cooperation was not "down for the count", …

White truffles, Italy's gold, menaced by climate change

Nov 11 2024

Deep in a thick forest in Italy's northwestern Piedmont region, the hunt is on for the white Alba truffle, with excited …

Strikes kill six in Ukraine a day after drone barrage

Nov 11 2024

Air alerts wailed across Ukraine early Monday as Russian strikes killed at least six people, a day after record drone …

Trump announces immigration official Tom Homan as 'border czar'

Nov 11 2024

US president-elect Donald Trump said late Sunday he was bringing back hardline immigration official Tom Homan to oversee …

Japan PM set to form minority government

Nov 11 2024

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba was on Monday pitted against the main opposition chief as parliament votes to …

China's 'Singles Day' shopping spree in spotlight as spending flags

Nov 11 2024

China's largest online shopping bonanza wraps up on Monday, with analysts and investors watching for signs that …