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'Hotel Rwanda' hero Paul Rusesabagina freed from prison

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Rwandan government critic Paul Rusesabagina, whose efforts to save people during the 1994 genocide were portrayed in hit …

Mbappe and France crush Netherlands, Lukaku hits Belgium hat-trick

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Kylian Mbappe marked his first game as France captain with a brace in a 4-0 demolition of the Netherlands in Euro 2024 …

Hotel Rwanda's Rusesabagina freed from prison after US, Qatar role

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An ailing Paul Rusesabagina, the polarising hero of the hit movie "Hotel Rwanda", was released late Friday and will …

US, Canada strike deal on illegal migration during Biden trip

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President Joe Biden laid out a vision of world-leading US-Canadian economic cooperation in a speech to Canada's …

Biden says not seeking conflict with Iran after deadly strikes

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President Joe Biden said Friday the United States is not seeking conflict with Tehran, after Washington carried out …

Humanity must chart new course on water use: UN chief

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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday delivered an urgent call for the world to modify and safeguard water …

Hotel Rwanda's Rusesabagina to be released from prison

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An ailing Paul Rusesabagina, the polarising hero of the hit movie "Hotel Rwanda", is set to be released after the …

Unrest in France prompts postponement of King Charles III visit

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Violent protests against pensions reform in France led to the postponement Friday of King Charles III's trip to the …

14 dead in US strikes on Syria after drone kills American contractor

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Fourteen pro-Iran fighters were killed in US air strikes on Syria carried out in retaliation for a drone attack that …

'Hotel Rwanda' hero Rusesabagina to be released from prison

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Ailing "Hotel Rwanda" hero Paul Rusesabagina is set to be released after the government said Friday it had commuted a …

Bayern Munich make Tuchel new coach after Nagelsmann firing

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Bayern Munich announced Friday they had appointed former Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain coach Thomas Tuchel as their …

Biden discusses trade, migration challenges in Canada

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US President Joe Biden met Friday with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau amid reports that a deal has been struck on …

Seeking a reset, Brazil's Lula heads to China

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Brazil's leftist leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing next week, where he …

UK's Sunak stresses democratic values' in talks with Netanyahu

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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak emphasised the need to protect "democratic values" in a Downing Street meeting Friday …

'Just a typical day': rescuing wounded soldiers on Ukraine front

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Standing on the roadside at sunset, a team of medics have snapped on their latex gloves, waiting for the arrival of …

'Hotel Rwanda' hero Rusesabagina's jail sentence commuted

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Rwanda said on Friday it has commuted the 25-year jail sentence against ailing "Hotel Rwanda" hero Paul Rusesabagina, a …

UK and EU approve new N.Ireland Brexit trade pact

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The UK and European Union on Friday formally adopted a post-Brexit deal to overhaul Northern Irish trade rules, …

UK leader stresses 'democratic values' in talks with Israel's Netanyahu

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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak emphasised the need to protect "democratic values" in a Downing Street meeting Friday …

Protests in London as Israel's Netanyahu meets UK PM

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Hundreds of protesters rallied Friday outside Downing Street in central London to heckle the arrival of Israeli Prime …

Macron under pressure as hundreds injured in French protests

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French President Emmanuel Macron faced mounting pressure on Friday after violent demonstrations that left more than 400 …

North Korea says it tested new underwater nuclear attack 'drone'

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North Korea claimed Friday it had tested an underwater nuclear attack drone able to unleash a "radioactive tsunami", as …

UN's global disaster alert systems goal faces uphill climb

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How can anyone seek shelter from a natural disaster they don't even know is coming? Last year the United Nations called …

How Vietnam is trying to stop rice warming the planet

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As a child, Dong Van Canh watched while the rice fields of Vietnam's Mekong Delta were set alight to make way for the …

Dominican government razes homes to erect wall on Haiti border

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Leocadio Guzman is one of dozens of residents of La Mara in the Dominican Republic whose house was torn down by the …

Messi scores in Artgetina's homecoming celebration

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Lionel Messi capped a night of unbridled joy with the 800th goal of his career as world champions Argentina celebrated …

US charges Korean Crypto fugitive after reported arrest in Montenegro

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Fugitive South Korean cryptocurrency entrepreneur Do Kwon, accused of orchestrating a multi-billion-dollar fraud that …

Montenegro says it has arrested Korean Crypto fugitive Do Kwon

Mar 23 2023

Fugitive South Korean cryptocurrency entrepreneur Do Kwon, accused of orchestrating a multi-billion-dollar fraud that …

Zelensky pleads for jets, missiles, after visit to frontline

Mar 23 2023

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday told European leaders that "delays" sending fighter jets and long-range …

Kane leads England to win in Italy, Ronaldo sets new caps record as Portugal cruise

Mar 23 2023

Harry Kane became England's all-time leading goalscorer as the Three Lions enjoyed a perfect start to Euro 2024 …

North Korea tests new underwater nuclear attack 'drone': KCNA

Mar 23 2023

North Korea has tested an underwater nuclear attack drone designed to unleash a "radioactive tsunami" that would destroy …

France-Germany row overshadows EU leaders' summit

Mar 23 2023

Tensions between France and Germany driven by differences over nuclear energy and combustion engines cast a shadow over …

Violence flares as French protesters vent fury at Macron reform

Mar 23 2023

Protesters clashed with French security forces Thursday in the most serious violence yet of a three-month revolt against …

Netanyahu vows unity as Israelis mass against justice reforms

Mar 23 2023

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged on Thursday to restore unity in Israel where divisions have widened over his …

TikTok chief faces hostile US lawmakers over China ties

Mar 23 2023

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew faced relentless questioning from combative US lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle …

Transgender athletes banned from women's events

Mar 23 2023

Transgender women will no longer be allowed to compete in female track and field events regardless of their levels of …

Israel's Netanyahu vows unity as thousands decry justice reforms

Mar 23 2023

Israeli divisions over the government's judicial reform programme widened Thursday as police fired water cannon at …

Ratcliffe makes revised Man Utd offer as Zilliacus enters bidding

Mar 23 2023

British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe made a revised bid to buy Manchester United on Thursday as Finnish entrepreneur Thomas …

'He doesn't listen': Macron's method spurs on French protesters

Mar 23 2023

As teargas and smoke wafted through the streets of central Paris and riot police clashed with protesters, many …

French protests turn violent as pensions fury rages

Mar 23 2023

Hundreds of thousands of French workers on Thursday massed in a new show of anger against President Emmanuel Macron's …

Trans women banned from female athletics

Mar 23 2023

Transgender women will no longer be allowed to compete in female track and field events regardless of their levels of …

Man Utd owners await revised offers for Premier League giants

Mar 23 2023

Manchester United's owners were awaiting fresh bids Thursday from a Qatari banker and British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe …

Disinformation attack targeted key Sahel state Niger: AFP investigation

Mar 23 2023

A wave of disinformation attacks has hit Niger, a country that has become a linchpin in western strategy in the …

Central banks hike rates despite turmoil

Mar 23 2023

The Bank of England joined Norway and Switzerland in hiking interest rates Thursday as inflation remains elevated, …

TikTok chief faces off with US lawmakers as ban looms

Mar 23 2023

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew battled for the survival of the hugely popular video-sharing app in the United States on …

Protests, strikes, fuel shortages as pensions fury rages in France

Mar 23 2023

French citizens protested and downed tools again on Thursday, with transport and refineries grinding to a halt as anger …

NATO rejects Russian complaints on UK uranium ammo 

Mar 23 2023

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on Thursday dismissed Russian complaints about Britain's announcement that it will send …

Ethiopia appoints senior TPLF official as head of Tigray interim govt

Mar 23 2023

The Ethiopian government said Thursday it has appointed a top official in the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) as …

Kyiv threatens Bakhmut counterattack as Zelensky visits Kherson

Mar 23 2023

A top Ukrainian commander on Thursday threatened an impending counterattack against Russian forces in the frontline town …

TikTok chief faces grilling in US Congress as ban looms

Mar 23 2023

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew will fight for the survival of the hugely popular video-sharing app in the United States on …

More central banks hike rates despite banking turmoil

Mar 23 2023

The Bank of England joined Norway and Switzerland in hiking interest rates Thursday to tackle stubbornly-high inflation, …

After Fed, European central banks hike rates

Mar 23 2023

The Bank of England joined Norway and Switzerland in hiking interest rates Thursday to tackle stubbornly-high inflation, …

French unions dig in after Macron defends pension reform

Mar 23 2023

French unions on Thursday staged a new day of disruption against President Emmanuel Macron's pension reform after he …

France-Germany tensions overshadow EU leaders' summit

Mar 23 2023

A burgeoning row between France and Germany fired by differences over nuclear energy and combustion engines threatened …

After Fed, European central banks hike their rates

Mar 23 2023

Switzerland and Norway hiked interest rates Thursday to tackle inflation despite banking-sector turmoil, with the UK's …

First 3D-printed rocket lifts off but fails to reach orbit

Mar 23 2023

The world's first 3D-printed rocket launched successfully on Wednesday, marking a step forward for the California …

Frustrated Kenyans voice anger over economic crisis

Mar 23 2023

Hempstone Monari's taxi business was just getting going when the wheels fell off his financial future and a Kenyan bank …

S.Africa art show highlights destructive ties between Man and Nature

Mar 23 2023

A lioness towers over a seemingly dead hunter, her paws pinning his body to the ground.

'Cleanfluencers' sweep TikTok, drawing millions

Mar 23 2023

Marie Kondo may have admitted defeat, but a new generation of "cleanfluencers" is taking social media by storm, with …

Cold shower for Hungary's famed hot baths

Mar 23 2023

Hungary's grand thermal baths are struggling to stay afloat, buffeted by rocketing energy bills.

Inter-American court hears first abortion rights case

Mar 23 2023

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACHR) on Wednesday held its first day of testimony in a landmark abortion …

France-Germany tensions loom over EU leaders' summit

Mar 23 2023

A burgeoning row between France and Germany fired by differences over nuclear energy and combustion engines threatens to …

Credit Suisse collapse leaves sports sponsorships in limbo

Mar 23 2023

The takeover of Swiss bank Credit Suisse leaves many sports stars, teams and tournaments with a big question mark …

French MPs battle over AI-assisted Olympics surveillance

Mar 23 2023

French government plans to trial surveillance cameras upgraded with artificial intelligence at the 2024 Olympics have …

Stormy Daniels, porn star... and thorn in Trump's side

Mar 23 2023

He has survived two impeachments, and kept prosecutors at bay over everything from the US Capitol riot to missing …

Across globe, women battle 'gendered disinformation'

Mar 23 2023

Fake photos showing Ukraine's first lady sunbathing topless, incorrect video subtitles defaming Pakistani feminists for …

US stocks tumble after Fed rate hike, concerns on economy

Mar 22 2023

Wall Street stocks slumped Wednesday as the US Federal Reserve continued hiking interest rates to fight inflation, while …

Uganda faces calls to reject 'appalling' anti-LGBTQ bill

Mar 22 2023

The United Nations and the United States led calls Wednesday for Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni to reject what has …

Relativity Space to make third bid to launch 3D-printed rocket

Mar 22 2023

The world's first 3D printed rocket is scheduled to make its third attempt to lift off on Wednesday for the maiden …

Trump indictment decision pushed back as jury fails to meet

Mar 22 2023

The drama surrounding Donald Trump's possible indictment over hush money paid to a porn star took a new twist Wednesday, …

Humanity has 'broken the water cycle,' UN chief warns

Mar 22 2023

The future of humanity's "lifeblood" -- water -- is under threat worldwide, the UN secretary-general warned Wednesday at …

Trump jury fails to meet, delaying decision over indictment

Mar 22 2023

A New York grand jury will not meet after all Wednesday, US media reported, delaying a decision on whether to charge …

Army convoy brings food to blockaded Burkina city

Mar 22 2023

An army convoy has delivered desperately-needed supplies to a northern Burkina Faso city that has been blockaded by …

France's Macron defiant on pension reform despite uproar

Mar 22 2023

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday defiantly vowed to push through a controversial pensions reform, saying he …

Ethiopia parliament removes rebel Tigray party from terror list

Mar 22 2023

Ethiopia's parliament on Wednesday removed the rebel Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) from an official list of …

Trump jury reconvenes, New York on edge over likely indictment

Mar 22 2023

A grand jury was set to reconvene in New York on Wednesday as it weighs whether to charge ex-president Donald Trump over …

At least 13 killed in Afghanistan-Pakistan earthquake

Mar 22 2023

At least 13 people were killed in Afghanistan and Pakistan by a strong earthquake felt across thousands of kilometres, …

Xi departs Moscow, Russia strikes Ukraine school

Mar 22 2023

A Russian drone attack on a school near Kyiv killed at least four people before Chinese leader Xi Jinping left Moscow on …

Drought, floods and sickness: Key takeaways from UN's water report

Mar 22 2023

Billions of people experience water-related issues on a daily basis -- from contaminated drinking water, to droughts and …

Xi departs Russia after 'new era' summit with Putin

Mar 22 2023

Chinese leader Xi Jinping left Russia on Wednesday after a summit with President Vladimir Putin that was a display of …

At least 12 killed in Afghanistan-Pakistan earthquake

Mar 22 2023

At least 12 people were killed in Afghanistan and Pakistan by a strong earthquake felt across thousands of kilometres, …

New York holds breath over expected Trump indictment

Mar 22 2023

With barricades set up near Trump Tower and police on high alert, New York was holding its breath Wednesday for the …

Chip war and censorship hobble Chinese tech giants in chatbot race

Mar 22 2023

Search giant Baidu's lacklustre unveiling of its chatbot exposed gaps in China's race to rival ChatGPT, as censorship …

Macron defiant as anger smoulders over French pension reform

Mar 22 2023

French President Emmanuel Macron appeared defiant on Tuesday after his government narrowly survived no-confidence votes …

'Vampiric' water use leading to 'imminent' global crisis, UN warns

Mar 21 2023

Humanity's "lifeblood" -- water -- is increasingly at risk around the world due to "vampiric overconsumption and …

Xi, Putin hail 'new era' of ties in united front against West

Mar 21 2023

The leaders of China and Russia hailed a "new era" in their relationship on Tuesday, putting on a united front in Moscow …

New York plays waiting game over expected Trump indictment

Mar 21 2023

Barricades set up near Trump Tower, police on high alert, and throngs of journalists outside the prosecutor's office: …

Freed French journalist returns home to emotional welcome

Mar 21 2023

French journalist Olivier Dubois, 48, made an emotional return home on Tuesday following nearly two years in captivity …

Yellen says banking stabilizing, US may intervene more if needed

Mar 21 2023

The US banking sector is "stabilizing" after the recent failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank rattled the …

Strong quake has people fleeing homes in Afghanistan, Pakistan

Mar 21 2023

A strong earthquake lasting for at least 30 seconds was felt across much of Afghanistan, Pakistan and parts of India …

Le Pen warns France at risk of 'social explosion' over pensions reform

Mar 21 2023

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen warned Tuesday that President Emmanuel Macron was pushing the country to the verge …

Spain govt faces no-confidence vote by far-right Vox

Mar 21 2023

Spanish lawmakers on Tuesday began debating a no-confidence motion targeting Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez …

Xi seeks tighter cooperation with Russia at Kremlin talks

Mar 21 2023

Xi Jinping promised to strengthen coordination with Russia at a Kremlin summit with President Vladimir Putin on the …

'Inevitable' Ukraine victory to reshape region: Georgia's Saakashvili

Mar 21 2023

Georgia's jailed ex-president Mikheil Saakashvili told AFP on Tuesday Ukraine's victory in the war started by Russia was …

Notre-Dame sued for English-only translations

Mar 21 2023

Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris is being sued by French language purists for only translating its signs into English.

Kenya arrests 200 in violent protests as opposition calls fresh rallies

Mar 21 2023

Kenya's opposition leader Raila Odinga on Tuesday vowed no let-up in his protest campaign against the government, after …

Xi, Putin begin talks at Kremlin with Ukraine on agenda

Mar 21 2023

Chinese leader Xi Jinping arrived at the Kremlin on Tuesday for formal talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, with …

UK's former PM Johnson accepts MPs misled over 'partygate'

Mar 21 2023

Britain's former prime minister Boris Johnson admitted on Tuesday that he misled parliament by telling MPs that parties …

Kenya says 238 arrested in day of violent protests

Mar 21 2023

Kenyan police said Tuesday they had arrested 238 people during violent protests over the cost of living which also saw …

London police force racist, misogynist and homophobic: review

Mar 21 2023

London's Metropolitan Police is institutionally racist, sexist and homophobic and could still be employing rapists and …

Xi calls Russia ties priority on Moscow trip

Mar 21 2023

Xi Jinping said Tuesday that China would prioritise ties with Russia, calling the two "great neighbouring powers" as he …

Macron to speak as anger smoulders over French pension reform

Mar 21 2023

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to give a televised interview on Wednesday, with the 45-year-old seeking to calm …

Nigeria's ruling party wins majority of states in local election

Mar 21 2023

Nigeria's ruling party has won the majority of governorships contested in last weekend's elections, results showed …