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Deepfake political scam ads surge on Meta platforms, watchdog says

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Scammers are among the top political ad spenders on Meta's platforms, using deepfake videos of American politicians -- …

Gaza aid flotilla presses on despite Israeli interception

AFP - 27m ago

A flotilla carrying aid to Gaza said dozens of its ships were still "sailing strong" towards the war-battered …

Rescuers search for 59 people trapped under collapsed Indonesian school

Oct 02 2025

Rescuers searching for people trapped under a collapsed school in Indonesia on Thursday are hoping to dig a tunnel, at …

Two killed as violence flares in Morocco protests

Oct 02 2025

Two people were killed when officers opened fire on a group of people attempting to "storm" a police station in Morocco …

Deadly family drama shuts Oktoberfest for a day

Oct 02 2025

A German man went on a deadly gun, explosives and arson rampage against his family and then killed himself on Wednesday, …

Fitzpatrick blasts 'offensive' PGA chief after Ryder Cup row

Oct 02 2025

Matt Fitzpatrick slammed "offensive" claims from PGA of America president Don Rea that the hostile reception from USA …

Canada blocks theme park from sending whales to China

Oct 02 2025

Canada on Wednesday denied a request from a controversial theme park to export 30 beluga whales to China, saying the …

PSG stun Barcelona in Champions League, Man City held by Monaco

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Title-holders Paris Saint-Germain came from behind to beat Barcelona 2-1 with a last-minute goal in the Champions League …

Israeli warships intercept Gaza aid flotilla with Greta onboard

AFP - 5h ago

Israeli naval forces on Wednesday intercepted a flotilla carrying aid to Gaza, ending its latest bid to break an Israeli …

World-renowned chimpanzee expert Jane Goodall dies at 91

AFP - 6h ago

British primatologist Jane Goodall, who transformed the study of chimpanzees and became one of the world's most revered …

W.House says firings 'imminent' as plan to reopen govt collapses

AFP - 6h ago

Efforts to swiftly end the US government shutdown collapsed Wednesday as Democrats in Congress went home without …

Gaza aid flotilla says Israeli warships 'intercepted' boats

AFP - 1h ago

Israeli naval forces on Wednesday intercepted a flotilla carrying aid to Gaza, ending its latest bid to break an Israeli …

Israel issues 'last' warning for Gazans to flee main city

AFP - 7h ago

Israel issued a final warning Wednesday for people to flee Gaza's main city, as Hamas weighed US President Donald …

French navy boards Russia 'shadow fleet' ship, arrests two

AFP - 7h ago

France has detained two senior crew members of a tanker linked to Russia, which data showed was off the Danish coast …

Troll-in-chief Trump mocks Democrats over shutdown

AFP - 7h ago

President Donald Trump has appointed himself troller-in-chief during a US government shutdown, mocking rival Democrats …

Renowned British chimpanzee expert Jane Goodall dies at 91

AFP - 1h ago

British primatologist Jane Goodall, who transformed the study of chimpanzees and became one of the world's most …

Jane Goodall: crusader for chimpanzees and the planet

AFP - 5h ago

British primatologist Jane Goodall imitated chimpanzees, sat with them in trees and shared their bananas during her …

French navy boards Russia 'shadow fleet' ship: AFP

AFP - 1h ago

The French navy was Wednesday on board a tanker from Russia's "shadow fleet" stationed off France, AFP journalists at …

Senate rejects plan to end US government shutdown

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Efforts to bring a quick end to the US government shutdown floundered Wednesday when senators rejected a plan to resolve …

US senators struggle for off-ramp as shutdown kicks in

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The United States entered a government shutdown Wednesday with President Donald Trump and Democrats in an acrimonious …

Five survivors pulled from Indonesia school collapse as rescuers race against time

AFP - 8h ago

Rescuers pulled five survivors from a collapsed school in Indonesia on Wednesday as frantic parents demanded searchers …

Two pulled from Indonesia school collapse as rescuers race against time

AFP - 1h ago

Rescuers pulled two survivors from a collapsed school in Indonesia on Wednesday as frantic parents demanded searchers …

Denmark warns EU over Russia 'hybrid war' as leaders talk defence

AFP - 7h ago

Danish premier Mette Frederiksen on Wednesday urged Europe to step up its response to Russia's "hybrid war", as she …

US govt shutdown begins after Congress fails to reach deal

AFP - 6h ago

The US government began shutting down Wednesday after lawmakers and President Donald Trump failed to break a budget …

Survivor pulled from Indonesia school collapse as parents await news

AFP - 3h ago

Rescuers pulled a survivor from the ruins of a collapsed school in Indonesia on Wednesday, as desperate parents demanded …

Philippines quake toll rises to 69 as injured overwhelm hospitals

AFP - 16h ago

The death toll from a powerful earthquake in the central Philippines rose to at least 69 on Wednesday, a disaster …

'The Summer I Turned Pretty' sells more Paris romantic escapism

AFP - 7h ago

Emily is no longer the only doe-eyed American in Paris: Isabel "Belly" Conklin, lead character in global TV phenomenon …

Philippines quake kills dozens as injured overwhelm hospitals

AFP - 1h ago

The death toll from a powerful earthquake in the central Philippines rose above 50 on Wednesday, with injured patients …

Taiwan says 'will not agree' to making 50% of its chips in US

AFP - 19h ago

Taiwan "will not agree" to making 50 percent of its semiconductors in the United States, the island's lead tariff …

US government enters shutdown as Congress fails to reach funding deal

AFP - 1h ago

The US government began shutting down after midnight Wednesday as lawmakers and President Donald Trump failed to break a …

Philippines quake death toll nears 60 as injured overwhelm hospitals

AFP - 1h ago

The death toll from a powerful earthquake in the central Philippines approached 60 on Wednesday, with injured patients …

EU leaders plot defence boost in shadow of Denmark drones

AFP - 9h ago

EU leaders will discuss bolstering Europe's defences and Ukraine's financial firepower at a Wednesday summit in Denmark, …

FBI director gave New Zealand officials illegal firearms: police

AFP - 15h ago

FBI Director Kash Patel gifted New Zealand officials illegal firearms during his visit to the country earlier this year, …

Australian Rules axes 'centre bounce' after 130 years

AFP - 13h ago

Australian Rules football has started games with a centre bounce for more than 130 years, but from next season it will …

Strong quake in central Philippines kills 31 as search ongoing

AFP - 1h ago

Rescuers searched collapsed buildings for survivors Wednesday after a powerful 6.9 magnitude earthquake jolted the …

Hitmaker Max Martin back with Taylor Swift for 'Showgirl'

AFP - 20h ago

For her much-awaited new album "The Life of a Showgirl," Taylor Swift reunited with Swedish producer Max Martin, who …

England's 'outsiders' aim to break trophy drought at Women's Cricket World Cup

AFP - 16h ago

England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt hopes her team of "outsiders" can thrive at the Women's Cricket World Cup as they seek …

Strong quake in central Philippines kills 26 as search ongoing

AFP - 1h ago

A powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake jolted the central Philippines, collapsing buildings and killing at least 26 people …

Deadlines loom for Milan's Olympic village as Winter Games near

AFP - 2h ago

Milan's 2026 Olympic village for the upcoming Winter Games risks not being fully ready for athletes with four months to …

Bad Bunny Super Bowl show has MAGA hopping mad

AFP - 6h ago

Supporters of President Donald Trump, including a senior White House official, have lashed out after Latin megastar Bad …

US on brink of govt shutdown as last-ditch vote fails

Sep 30 2025

The US government barreled towards its first shutdown in six years Tuesday, with funding expiring at midnight after …

Liverpool lose to Galatasaray in Champions League, Chelsea beat Mourinho's Benfica

Sep 30 2025

A Victor Osimhen penalty gave Galatasaray victory over Liverpool in the Champions League on Tuesday, while Chelsea edged …

UN Security Council OKs new military force to fight Haiti 'terrorist' gangs

Sep 30 2025

The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday adopted a resolution to transform a UN-backed security mission in …

Trump says US cities should be military 'training grounds'

Sep 30 2025

US President Donald Trump told a rare meeting of top military officers Tuesday that the country faces a "war from …

UN Security Council approves new military force to fight Haiti gangs

Sep 30 2025

The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday adopted a resolution to transform a UN-backed security mission in …

New youth-led protests hit Madagascar despite government's dismissal

Sep 30 2025

Thousands of protesters marched in fresh street demonstrations in Madagascar on Tuesday and police fired tear gas and …

Trump gives Hamas '3 or 4 days' on Gaza deal

Sep 30 2025

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday gave Hamas an ultimatum of "three or four days" to accept his plan to end the war …

DR Congo ex-president Kabila sentenced to death in absentia for 'treason'

Sep 30 2025

A military court in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday sentenced ex-president Joseph Kabila to death in …

Trump says US government will 'probably' shut down

Sep 30 2025

President Donald Trump said Tuesday the US government would probably see its first shutdown in more than six years, with …

UN calls for Taliban to restore internet as Afghanistan goes dark

Sep 30 2025

The United Nations called on Afghanistan's Taliban authorities Tuesday to immediately restore internet and …

Estonia PM says Russia incursions aim to distract EU from Ukraine: AFP interview

Sep 30 2025

Estonia's Prime Minister Kristen Michal warned Tuesday that Russia's recent air incursions were an attempt to distract …

Dozens missing, three dead in Indonesia school collapse

Sep 30 2025

Searchers in Indonesia raced Tuesday to rescue dozens of people still believed trapped a day after the collapse of an …

New youth-led protests in Madagascar despite government's dismissal

Sep 30 2025

Thousands of protesters marched in fresh street demonstrations in Madagascar Tuesday and police fired tear gas and …

Trump tells generals US faces 'war from within'

Sep 30 2025

President Donald Trump said Tuesday the military should use US cities as training grounds for a "war from within," in a …

US on brink of government shutdown with funding talks stalled

Sep 30 2025

The United States government was barreling towards its first shutdown in six years Tuesday, with funding expiring at …

Trump gives Hamas ultimatum on Gaza deal

Sep 30 2025

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday gave Hamas an ultimatum of "three or four days" to respond to his plan to end the …

Taliban internet cut sparks Afghanistan telecoms blackout

Sep 30 2025

The United Nations called on Afghanistan's Taliban authorities Monday to immediately restore internet and …

Pentagon chief tells US military leaders to fix 'decades of decay'

Sep 30 2025

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday the US military must fix "decades of decay" as he addressed a rare gathering …

Hamas reviewing Trump's Gaza plan

Sep 30 2025

Hamas was reviewing Donald Trump's plan for Gaza on Tuesday, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the Israeli …

San Siro on course for demolition after sale to Inter and AC Milan approved

Sep 30 2025

One of the world's most famous stadiums is set for demolition after Milan city hall early Tuesday approved the sale of …

Madagascar protesters undeterred despite sacking of government

Sep 30 2025

Protesters in Madagascar gathered for new demonstrations Tuesday, a day after President Andry Rajoelina sacked his …

Hamas yet to respond on Trump's Gaza plan

Sep 30 2025

Hamas had yet to respond Tuesday to Donald Trump on his plan for Gaza, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the …

YouTube to pay $22 million in settlement with Trump

Sep 30 2025

YouTube has agreed to pay $22 million to settle a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump after the company suspended …

US careens toward government shutdown as both parties dig in

Sep 30 2025

The United States government was heading toward a shutdown on Tuesday, with funding expiring at midnight and Democrats …

Taliban impose communications blackout across Afghanistan

Sep 30 2025

Afghanistan faced a second day without internet and mobile phone service on Tuesday, after Taliban authorities cut the …

India plans mega-dam to counter China water fears

Sep 30 2025

On a football field ringed by misty mountains, the air rang with fiery speeches as tribesmen protested a planned …

Paralympics' vote to lift Russian suspension 'bold step' as conflict rages: ex-IOC executive

Sep 30 2025

The International Paralympic Committee's decision to lift the temporary suspension of Russia and Belarus is a "bold …

Trump's Gaza plan wins Netanyahu backing, but hinges on Hamas

Sep 30 2025

US President Donald Trump secured Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's backing for a wide-ranging Gaza peace plan Monday, …

Madagascar president sacks government following deadly protests

Sep 30 2025

Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina on Monday sacked his government following days of deadly unrest which the United …

Gazans say Trump's peace plan a 'farce'

Sep 30 2025

Residents of war-torn Gaza expressed scepticism over the latest peace plan unveiled Monday by US President Donald Trump, …

Creator says AI actress is 'piece of art' after backlash

Sep 30 2025

The creator of an AI actress who exploded across the internet over the weekend has insisted she is an artwork, after a …

LeBron relishing 23rd season as retirement draws near

Sep 30 2025

LeBron James said Monday he had not decided when to retire from basketball as he prepares to become the first player in …

Internet outrage over Trump's AI 'MedBed' conspiracy video

Sep 30 2025

Donald Trump stirred online outrage Monday after posting an apparent AI-generated video of himself promising every …

Trump meets Democrats without breakthrough on imminent shutdown

Sep 29 2025

A White House meeting on Monday with top Republican and Democratic congressional leaders yielded no budget breakthrough, …

Trump's Gaza peace plan wins Netanyahu backing

Sep 29 2025

US President Donald Trump secured Benjamin Netanyahu's backing for a wide-ranging Gaza peace plan Monday, but the …

Trump announces Gaza peace plan, with Netanyahu backing

Sep 29 2025

President Donald Trump unveiled a wide-ranging Gaza peace plan Monday and won cautious backing from Israeli Prime …

Moldova's pro-EU party hails poll win despite 'dirty' Russian tactics

Sep 29 2025

Moldova's ruling party on Monday hailed its key election victory that keeps the ex-Soviet country on a pro-EU path …

Trump says Israel backs Gaza peace plan

Sep 29 2025

President Donald Trump said Monday that he had Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's backing for a wide-ranging Gaza peace …

Taliban shut down communications across Afghanistan

Sep 29 2025

Taliban authorities on Monday imposed a nationwide shutdown of communications, weeks after they began severing fibre …

UK's Labour plans tougher rules on migrants to halt hard right

Sep 29 2025

Britain's interior minister proposed tough new rules on Monday for migrants seeking to settle in the UK, as the ruling …

Trump 'very confident' of Gaza deal as he hosts Netanyahu

Sep 29 2025

US President Donald Trump was upbeat about the chances of a Gaza deal Monday as he hosted Benjamin Netanyahu at the …

Trump meets Democrats in last-gasp talks before US government shutdown

Sep 29 2025

President Donald Trump meets key congressional Republicans and Democrats at the White House on Monday, hoping to revive …

Trump to push Netanyahu on Gaza peace plan at White House

Sep 29 2025

US President Donald Trump will push Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to agree to an elusive Gaza peace plan on …

UK plans tougher rules for migrants seeking to stay in country

Sep 29 2025

Britain's interior minister proposed tough new rules on Monday for migrants seeking to settle in the UK, as the ruling …

Typhoon Bualoi kills dozens in Vietnam and Philippines

Sep 29 2025

A typhoon that ripped roofs off homes has killed dozens of people across Vietnam and the Philippines, officials from …

Europe must step up efforts to protect environment: report

Sep 29 2025

Europe is a world leader in the fight against climate change but must do more to improve its resilience against global …

International Paralympic Committee lifts partial suspensions of Russia, Belarus

Sep 29 2025

Ukraine reacted with outrage on Saturday after the International Paralympic Committee lifted a partial suspension of …

Gunman kills four in attack on northern US Mormon church

Sep 29 2025

A man opened fire in a Mormon church in Michigan and set the building ablaze on Sunday, killing at least four people in …

Moldova's pro-EU party wins key polls after Russian meddling claims

Sep 29 2025

Moldova's ruling pro-EU party won parliamentary elections with the backing of more than half of voters, according to …

Typhoon Bualoi batters Vietnam coast, killing 11

Sep 29 2025

Typhoon Bualoi ripped roofs from buildings and uprooted electrical poles along Vietnam's coast, killing at least 11 …

India, Pakistan trade barbs after Asia Cup trophy debacle

Sep 29 2025

Pakistan captain Salman Agha said India had "disrespected cricket" while Indian counterpart Suryakumar Yadav complained …

India, Pakistan trade accusations after Asia Cup trophy debacle

Sep 29 2025

Pakistan captain Salman Agha said India had "disrespected cricket" while Indian counterpart Suryakumar Yadav complained …

Embattled Australia telco giant hit by another major outage

Sep 29 2025

Australian telecommunications giant Optus said Monday it had suffered a network outage that prevented calls to emergency …

Europe win emotional Ryder Cup triumph after US fightback

Sep 29 2025

Europe fought off a thrilling United States rally to win an emotional Ryder Cup on Sunday with Irishman Shane Lowry …

India's divine designs meld with AI at Durga Puja festival

Sep 29 2025

Millions in India's eastern city of Kolkata will draw on millennia-old traditions when they celebrate the Hindu festival …

Four killed in attack on northern US Mormon church

Sep 29 2025

At least four people were killed and several others wounded Sunday after a shooter targeted a Mormon church in Michigan, …

Three talking points from the Premier League

Sep 29 2025

Arsenal closed in on Premier League leaders Liverpool with a dramatic late fightback to end their history of recent …

Moldova's pro-EU party tops polls hit by Russian meddling claims

Sep 28 2025

Moldova's ruling pro-EU party on Sunday topped parliamentary elections, according to almost complete results for a vote …

Two dead after shooting, fire at US Mormon church

Sep 28 2025

At least two people were killed and several others injured Sunday after a shooter targeted a Mormon church in Michigan, …

Moldova's pro-EU party ahead in polls overshadowed by Russian meddling claims

Sep 28 2025

Moldova's ruling pro-EU party on Sunday led in parliamentary elections, according to partial results for a vote …

Two dead after US shooting, fire at Mormon church

Sep 28 2025

At least two people were killed and several others injured Sunday after a shooter targeted a Mormon church in Michigan, …

Stars turn out for Armani's final collection in Milan

Sep 28 2025

Hollywood stars Cate Blanchett, Glenn Close and Richard Gere turned out Sunday for the Giorgio Armani show in Milan, the …