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Argentines vote in cliffhanger election with economy at stake
Desperate for a way out of a crippling economic crisis, Argentines began voting Sunday in a nail-biter election between embattled Economy Minister Sergio Massa and the libertarian outsider Javier Milei.
More than 500 Rohingya refugees land in Indonesia
Three boats filled with more than 500 Rohingya refugees landed in Indonesia's westernmost province on Sunday, a UN agency said, in one of the biggest arrivals since Myanmar launched a military crackdown on the minority group in 2017.
Ukrainian army says advancing at Dnipro river as drones target Kyiv
The Ukrainian army said Sunday that it has pushed Russian forces back "three to eight kilometres" from the banks of Dnipro river, which if confirmed would be the first meaningful advance by Kyiv's forces months into a disappointing counteroffensive.
The Ukrainian train attendant chaperoning Western VIPs
She may be from a remote Ukrainian village, but Tetyana Kogut has rubbed shoulders with some of the world's most powerful Western leaders.
Cricket politics: India's Modi basks in World Cup success
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi cheers India in the blockbuster climax of the Cricket World Cup Sunday, commentators say he is also seeking to capitalise on the wildly popular sport to burnish his appeal ahead of elections next year.
Argentina holds cliffhanger election with economy at stake
Desperate for a way out of a crippling economic crisis, Argentines will vote Sunday in a nail-biter election race between embattled Economy Minister Sergio Massa and the libertarian outsider Javier Milei.
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators rally across Europe
Thousands of protesters took part in rallies across France and Britain on Saturday calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, while hundreds of others turned out again in cities across Europe.
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators rally in France, Britain
Thousands of protesters took part in rallies across France and Britain on Saturday calling for a ceasefire in the Gaza war.
S.Africa seeks to tempt disaffected voters back to elections
South Africa held a first major voter registration drive on Saturday in a bid to tackle widespread apathy ahead of national elections next year.
Thousands protest Spain's Catalan separatist amnesty law
Tens of thousands of Spaniards took to the streets of Madrid on Saturday to denounce a proposed amnesty law for Catalan separatists and activists, which was key for the left-wing government to retain power.
Hamas says more than 80 dead in Israeli strikes on Gaza camp
A Hamas health official said more than 80 people were killed Saturday in twin strikes on a northern Gaza refugee camp, including a UN school used as a shelter for people displaced by the Israel-Hamas war.
Thousands protest Spain's proposed seperatist amnesty law
Tens of thousands of Spaniards took to the streets of Madrid on Saturday to denounce a proposed amnesty law for Catalan separatists and activists, which was key for the left-wing government to retain power.
Rejected Rohingya boat sighted off Indonesia coast: official
A boat carrying Rohingya refugees that was forced back to sea earlier this week was sighted Saturday several miles off the coast of Indonesia's westernmost region, according to a local commander.
Lebanon's Palestinian refugees fear for their families in Gaza
In a ramshackle Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon, Hayat Shehadeh wrings her hands as she watches the Israel-Hamas war. Her daughter is in Gaza, and she has not spoken to her for a week.
Hundreds flee as Israel orders Gaza's main hospital evacuated
Hundreds of people fled on foot Saturday after Israel's army ordered the evacuation of Gaza's main hospital where more than 2,000 patients, medics and displaced people were trapped by the war between Israel and Hamas.
Liberian President George Weah concedes poll defeat to ex VP Boakai
Liberian leader and football legend George Weah conceded defeat to opposition leader Joseph Boakai after a tight presidential run-off, saying it was "time to put national interest above personal interest".
Fuel enters Gaza as phone links restored
A first consignment of fuel has entered Gaza after Israel bowed to US pressure for limited deliveries to allow wastewater treatment and the resumption of communications after a two-day blackout.
Chinese premier invited to Australia as tensions ease
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Friday he had invited China's Premier Li Qiang to visit, as a long-stormy relationship improves.
Liberian challenger close to victory over president Weah
Political veteran Joseph Boakai was on Friday close to victory in Liberia's presidential race against incumbent George Weah.
US approves major long-range missile deal for Japan
The United States on Friday approved Japan's request to buy 400 Tomahawk missiles, part of Tokyo's bid to bolster defenses despite fresh dialogue with China.
Jimmy Carter's wife Rosalynn enters hospice care
The wife of former US president Jimmy Carter, Rosalynn, has entered hospice care at her home in the southern state of Georgia, her family said Friday.
Fuel enters Gaza to restore phone links after two days without aid
A first consignment of fuel entered Gaza from Egypt late Friday after Israel agreed to a US request to allow limited deliveries to end a communications blackout that has halted aid convoys for two days.
Liberian challenger close to election victory over president Weah
Political veteran Joseph Boakai was on Friday close to victory in Liberia's presidential race against incumbent George Weah, with more than 99 percent of polling stations reporting.
US, China commerce ministers pledge to further talks in 2024
The United States and China plan further talks on commercial issues next year, the US Commerce Department said Friday in a commitment to continue high level engagement despite tensions.
Finland sees asylum surge before Russia border crossings shut
Dozens of asylum seekers arrived at four Finnish border crossings with Russia on Friday, just hours before they were to close, a border guard captain told AFP.
Germany, Turkey leaders trade barbs over Israel-Hamas war
Germany and Turkey's leaders traded barbs Friday over Israel's war on Hamas, with Frank-Walter Steinmeier stressing the country's right to exist while Recep Tayyip Erdogan demanded an end to Israel's military operation.
Motion to boot out fabulist US congressman
A Republican congressman who won office with a glittering but faked resume, then allegedly stole funds for treats including Botox and the OnlyFans porn site, faced a new bid Friday to force his expulsion from the US House of Representatives.
Hamas says 24 die at Gaza hospital as Israel hunts hideouts
The Hamas-controlled health ministry said Friday that 24 patients at a hospital in war-torn Gaza had died within 48 hours due to power outages, as Israeli forces searched the complex for Hamas hideouts.
Erdogan on 'difficult' German visit after Israel outbursts
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived in Berlin for talks with German leaders Friday, in a highly controversial visit made more explosive by the Turkish leader's branding of Israel as a "terror state".
Stocks struggle to end week on high note
European stock markets rose but Wall Street wavered on Friday as investors struggled to end the week on a high note after cooling inflation raised hopes of an end to interest rate hikes.
Azerbaijan must allow 'safe' return to Nagorno-Karabakh: UN court
The UN's top court Friday ordered Azerbaijan to allow the safe return of people to the contested territory of Nagorno-Karabakh, which Baku seized in a lightning September offensive.
French senator held for allegedly spiking MP's drink
French investigators on Friday were questioning a senator arrested on suspicion of drugging a lower house MP with a view to assaulting her, in a case that has rocked France's parliament.
Paris plan targeting SUVs hits bumpy road
A plan to make SUV owners pay more for parking in Paris has met with a mixed response from residents, ranging from Gallic shrugs to outright support or rejection.
Ukraine claims successes in 'heavy fighting' on Russian-held side of Dnipro river
Ukraine said Friday it had carried out successful attacks on the Russian-occupied eastern bank of the Dnipro river, days after Moscow admitted Kyiv's forces had gained a foothold there.
Scottish government outlines post-independence plans to rejoin EU
An independent Scotland would move quickly to rejoin the European Union, the Scottish government said on Friday as it laid out its plans for getting back into the bloc.
Mother of French teen killed by police calls for new protests
The mother of a French teenager whose killing by police sparked over a week of nationwide riots has called on supporters to stage a new protest this weekend after the officer was released from custody.
Meta, TikTok challenge incoming EU digital market law
Tech giants Meta and TikTok are contesting the scope of an EU law that from March will set new rules on competition in the digital marketplace.
European stocks rally, as tanking Alibaba weighs on Hong Kong
Europe's main stock markets rallied and the dollar weakened Friday, closing out a volatile week for financial assets as investors assess the outlook for interest rates.
Israeli forces search Gaza hospital as communications cut
Israeli troops carried out building-by-building searches at Gaza's main hospital on Friday, after a communications blackout in the Palestinian territory compounded fears for civilians trapped inside the facility.