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Philippines says Chinese envoy summoned over 'aggressive actions' off reef
The Philippines said Monday it had summoned a Chinese envoy over "aggressive actions" by the China Coast Guard and other vessels near a reef off the Southeast Asian country's coast.
Paris Olympics: Hidden gems on the wrong side of the tracks
They may get a bad rap in the media, but the working-class suburbs of Seine-Saint-Denis that will host some major events at the Paris Olympics hide some hidden treasures.
Senegal opposition candidate closing in on victory, ruling camp contests
Senegal's anti-establishment candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye appeared early Monday to be closing in on victory in a presidential poll that follows several years of unrest and a political crisis, while the governing coalition said it was certain of a second-round vote.
Gaza Christians ask for peace on Palm Sunday
The faithful walked slowly in a procession past the stone facade of Gaza's only Catholic church on Palm Sunday, gathering to pray for peace as war raged around them.
Mass Argentina march on coup anniversary as Milei questions toll
Tens of thousands of Argentines took to the streets Sunday to mark the anniversary of the 1976 coup that brought an era of military dictatorship, whose bloody death toll has been disputed by the country's controversial new president, Javier Milei.
Lebanon's Hezbollah says 2 fighters killed in Israeli attacks
Lebanon's powerful Hezbollah movement on Sunday announced the death of two of its fighters in attacks by Israel, accusing the country of trying to expand its strikes.
'TikTok Taoiseach': Simon Harris set to be Ireland's youngest PM
Simon Harris, who is set to become Ireland's youngest ever prime minister after being appointed party leader on Sunday, will be hoping his social media skills and fresh face can save his party's flagging fortunes as elections loom.
Russia's opposition blasts Putin's broken security promises
Russia's opposition has slammed Vladimir Putin's broken security promise in the wake of the Moscow concert hall attack, saying the country's intelligence agencies were too focused on hunting Kremlin critics instead of actual threats.
Simon Harris set to become Ireland PM after appointed party leader
Simon Harris is set to become Ireland's next prime minister after the governing Fine Gael party appointed him as its leader on Sunday, following an uncontested election.
As Moscow mourns, opinion divided on Ukraine accusations
On the streets of Moscow on Sunday, there was shock, grief and anger as Russia observed a day of national mourning after the deadliest attack in the country for two decades.
One killed in Israeli strike on east Lebanon: security source
An Israeli strike on a car near the Syrian border killed a man Sunday, a security source said, after overnight fire wounded four people in Lebanon's east, a second security official said.
Turkey heads to local elections as Erdogan seeks to avenge 2019 defeat
Turks will vote next Sunday in local polls as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, buoyed by a strong showing in last year's general elections, sets his sights on winning back Istanbul.
Korcok tipped to halt Slovakia's shift towards Russia
Slovakia's recent shift towards Russia has hit a hurdle, analysts said Sunday, after the pro-West former foreign minister Ivan Korcok topped the first round of the presidential election.
Gaza fighting rages as UN chief decries 'horror and starvation'
Heavy fighting raged in Gaza on Sunday as Israel has vowed to push on with its ground war in the territory's far south despite US objections and truce talks.
Kyiv says 2 Russian ships hit in Crimea strikes
Ukraine claimed Sunday to have hit two Russian military ships stationed at the annexed peninsula of Crimea in overnight strikes, as it suffered another night of "massive" Russian aerial attacks.
Kyiv and Ukraine's Lviv region report 'massive' Russian attack, no casualties
Ukraine's capital Kyiv and the western region of Lviv came under a "massive" Russian air attack early Sunday, officials said, while Poland said one of the Russian missiles breached its airspace.
Turkey's 'Communist mayor' embarks on conquest of Istanbul district
Fatih Macoglu, the popular "Communist Mayor" of a city in eastern Turkey, is now vying for control of a vibrant and hip Istanbul district along the Asian banks of the Bosphorus.
Senegal votes for new president after years of crisis
The Senegalese go to the polls on Sunday to elect a new president in a totally unpredictable race after three years of turmoil and political crisis.
UK Labour party turns to Thatcher in courtship of right
Margaret Thatcher remains despised by many on the left of British politics, but the main Labour opposition seems comfortable citing her as it woos the right before this year's election.
Under siege, Sudanese risk their lives to feed each other
Sameh Makki's soup kitchen is barely 100 metres from the market, but it can take two hours to make the journey through Sudan's war-torn streets, often through hails of bullets.
Venezuela opposition leader slams 'maneuver' to block candidate
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, banned from standing in this summer's presidential election, denounced on Saturday what she called a "maneuver" by the government to block her chosen representative from registering as a candidate.
Korcok, Pellegrini set for Slovak presidential runoff
Slovak ex-foreign minister Ivan Korcok and current parliament speaker Peter Pellegrini will face off in April's presidential election runoff, near-final results showed Saturday.
Slovak presidential vote ends, analysts predict runoff
Slovak polling stations closed on Saturday after the first round of a presidential election pitting the Russia-leaning ruling camp against a pro-Ukraine candidate amid deep divisions on the war in neighbouring Ukraine.
Venezuela opposition says unable to register stand-in candidate
Venezuela's opposition said Saturday it has been unable to register as a candidate its stand-in for banned leader Maria Corina Machado in the July 28 presidential vote.
UN chief, at Gaza crossing, urges end to 'nightmare' of war
UN chief Antonio Guterres, on a visit to the doorstep of Gaza Saturday, appealed for a ceasefire to allow in more aid, saying the world has "seen enough" horrors in the Israel-Hamas war.
'22/03/24 -- We mourn': Moscow stunned by concert hall attack
Queues formed before dawn Saturday at Moscow blood donor centres as shocked residents of the capital showed solidarity for victims of the Crocus City Hall attack.
New gunfire hits Haiti capital as locals wait for talks progress
Heavy gunfire erupted early Saturday in the Haitian capital as residents, already enduring chaotic violence and grave food shortages, faced mounting frustration over delays in announcing a transitional government meant to restore stability.
Russia claims new village taken on Ukraine frontline
Russia on Saturday claimed a new territorial victory over Ukrainian forces struggling to find weapons and troops while the two sides staged deadly new aerial attacks on each other.
UN chief, at Gaza crossing, appeals for end to Gaza 'nightmare'
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, on a visit to the doorstep of war-ravaged Gaza, on Saturday said the world has seen enough of its horrors and appealed for a ceasefire to allow in more aid.
UN chief in Egypt to push ceasefire during Gaza border visit
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was in Egypt Saturday, set to visit the border with war-ravaged Gaza just across from the crowded city of Rafah where Israel vows to send in ground troops.
Hong Kong's new national security law comes into force
Hong Kong's new national security law came into force on Saturday, putting into immediate effect tough penalties of up to life imprisonment for crimes including treason and insurrection.
Slovakia votes for president amid deep divisions over Ukraine
Slovakians began voting on Saturday in the first round of a presidential election pitting the Russia-leaning ruling camp against a pro-Ukraine candidate.
Divided over Ukraine war, Slovakia votes for president
Slovakia will on Saturday hold the first round of a presidential election that is a battle between the Central European country's Russia-leaning ruling camp and a pro-Ukraine opposition-backed candidate.
Gun attack at Moscow concert leaves more than 60 dead
Gunmen opened fire at a Moscow concert hall on Friday killing more than 60 people, wounding more than 100 and sparking an inferno, authorities said, with the Islamic State group claiming responsibility.
Venezuelan opposition leader picks proxy to challenge Maduro
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado on Friday tapped a university professor as her stand-in to run in the July 28 election against President Nicolas Maduro.
First machine guns, then screams, then Moscow's concert inferno
First there were rounds of machine gun fire, then piercing screams of panic and then the Crocus City Hall went up in flames.
Gun attack at Moscow concert leaves at least 40 dead
Gunmen opened fire at a Moscow concert hall on Friday killing at least 40 people, wounding 100 and sparking an inferno, authorities said, with the Islamic State group claiming responsibility.
Fitch upgrades UK credit rating outlook to 'stable'
Fitch upgraded its credit rating for UK government debt from "negative" to "stable" Friday, citing easing economic policy risks, while reaffirming the country's AA- rating.
Gang violence drives thousands from Haiti's capital, hunger sets in
Rampant gang violence in Port-au-Prince has triggered the exodus of tens of thousands of people from the Haitian capital where Friday charred bodies lay in the streets and residents battled a growing food security crisis.