Top Stories
'Fired and festive': 'Late Show' host Stephen Colbert bows out
AFP - 2h ago
"The Late Show" frontman Stephen Colbert will host the final edition of the 33-year-old US cultural institution on …
Full Story »
Deadly DR Congo Ebola outbreak spreads to M23-held South Kivu
AFP - 2h ago
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has spread to eastern South Kivu province in an area under the …
Full Story »
First Gaza flotilla activists arrive in Turkey after Israel deportation
AFP - 3h ago
Israel said on Thursday it had deported all the foreign activists seized by its forces from a Gaza-bound flotilla, as …
Full Story »
Air France, Airbus convicted of manslaughter in 2009 Rio-Paris crash
AFP - 3h ago
A French appeals court Thursday convicted Air France and Airbus of involuntary manslaughter over the 2009 crash of a …
Full Story »
Rubio warns Cuba after US indicts former leader
AFP - 6h ago
Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Cuba on Thursday that the United States was laser-focused on changing the …
Full Story »
Air France, Airbus convicted of manslaughter in 2009 Paris-Rio crash
AFP - 31m ago
A French appeals court Thursday convicted Air France and Airbus of involuntary manslaughter over the 2009 crash of a …
Full Story »
Israel deports all foreign activists from Gaza flotilla
AFP - 7h ago
Israel said on Thursday it had deported all the foreign activists seized by Israeli forces from a Gaza-bound flotilla, …
Full Story »
Italy and Spain urge EU sanctions on Israeli minister for activists' treatment
AFP - 8h ago
Italy and Spain have called on the EU to sanction Israel's far-right national security minister, who posted a video …
Full Story »
Top UN court says right to strike protected in key labour treaty
AFP - 9h ago
The top United Nations court ruled Thursday that the right to strike was protected in a key treaty of the International …
Full Story »
Sinner, Djokovic kept apart in French Open draw
AFP - 55m ago
Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic will not be able to meet until the French Open final after the pair were placed in …
Full Story »
EU countries urge sanctions on Israeli minister for activists' treatment
AFP - 2h ago
Italy, Ireland and Spain have called on the EU to sanction Israel's far-right national security minister, who posted a …
Full Story »
EU slashes eurozone 2026 growth forecast on Mideast war
AFP - 10h ago
The eurozone economy will expand less than expected this year, the EU said Thursday, as the Middle East war and …
Full Story »
Air France, Airbus guilty of manslaughter in 2009 Paris-Rio crash: French court
AFP - 2h ago
Paris' appeals court Thursday found Air France and Airbus guilty of involuntary manslaughter over the 2009 crash of a …
Full Story »
Gaza flotilla activists await deportation from Israel
AFP - 56m ago
Hundreds of activists seized by Israel from a Gaza-bound flotilla were awaiting deportation on Thursday, as global …
Full Story »
Late queen pushed for son Andrew to be UK trade envoy: official papers
AFP - 11h ago
Britain's late queen Elizabeth II pushed for her son Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to be given a high-profile job as a …
Full Story »
Cuba outraged after US indicts Raul Castro
AFP - 6h ago
Cubans expressed their shock and indignation after the United States indicted former president Raul Castro on murder …
Full Story »
Mideast war forces EU to slash eurozone 2026 growth forecast
AFP - 3h ago
The eurozone economy will expand less than expected this year, the EU said Thursday, as the Middle East war and …
Full Story »
Rich nations topped $100 bn climate finance goal again in 2023, 2024: OECD
AFP - 14h ago
Wealthy countries topped their $100 billion annual climate finance goal for poorer nations for the third straight year …
Full Story »
Tourists in Thailand plan for coming cuts to visa-free stays
AFP - 3h ago
The backpackers on Khao San Road, a Bangkok thoroughfare famous for its wild nightlife, are waking up this week with an …
Full Story »
'Ready for violence': Serbian hooligans target protesters
AFP - 7h ago
When Voja was beaten and dragged from a Belgrade street into a waiting car, the young activist thought he would die.
Full Story »
Juve risk disaster as Serie A's Champions League race goes down to the wire
AFP - 6h ago
Juventus' season is at risk of turning into a disaster ahead of Sunday's fraught Turin derby which could end with their …
Full Story »
Commander-in-beef: Bangladesh's 'Donald Trump' buffalo wins fans
AFP - 7h ago
Crowds in Bangladesh are flocking to snap photographs with an unlikely social media star -- an albino buffalo with …
Full Story »
Former stars differ on whether African team can win 2026 World Cup
AFP - 11h ago
Former Senegal star El Hadji Diouf shares the belief of CAF president Patrick Motsepe that an African team can win the …
Full Story »
Israeli minister sparks outcry over video of bound flotilla activists
AFP - 8h ago
Israel's far-right national security minister posted a video on Wednesday showing detained activists from a Gaza-bound …
Full Story »
Police defenders of US Capitol sue to stop Trump 'slush fund'
AFP - 23h ago
Two police officers filed a lawsuit on Wednesday seeking to block the Trump administration from creating a compensation …
Full Story »
Stylish Aston Villa win Europa League to end 30-year trophy drought
AFP - 3h ago
Aston Villa ended their 30-year trophy drought in style as spectacular goals from Youri Tielemans and Emiliano Buendia …
Full Story »
The world built more coal power in 2025, but used less
AFP - 6h ago
The world built and commissioned more coal power in 2025, but used the polluting fuel less, with the United States the …
Full Story »
'Their story is our story': Pigeons and humans, 3,500 years together
AFP - 17h ago
They have been our meat and our messengers, a source of fertiliser and a religious symbol: while pigeons are now mostly …
Full Story »
Musk eyes Wall Street record with SpaceX IPO
May 20 2026
Elon Musk's SpaceX rocketed toward Wall Street on Wednesday, filing plans for what could become the largest initial …
Full Story »
US charges former Cuban president with murder as pressure builds
May 20 2026
The United States on Wednesday indicted Cuba's former leader Raul Castro on murder charges, fueling speculation that …
Full Story »
Iran weighs US offer as Trump says peace talks on 'borderline'
May 20 2026
Iran said on Wednesday it was examining a new US proposal to end the Middle East war, as President Donald Trump …
Full Story »
Embattled Bolivia leader promises 'to listen' to protesters
May 20 2026
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz on Wednesday announced plans to reshuffle his cabinet to make it more inclusive following …
Full Story »
UK eases sanctions on Russian jet fuel and diesel imports
May 20 2026
British leader Keir Starmer defended Wednesday a contentious move to ease sanctions on imports of Russian jet fuel and …
Full Story »
Embattled Bolivia leader promises 'to listen' to protests
May 20 2026
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz on Wednesday announced plans to reshuffle his cabinet to make it more inclusive following …
Full Story »
Iran examining US proposal, as Trump says in 'final stages' of talks
May 20 2026
Iran said on Wednesday it was examining the latest US proposal received from mediator Pakistan in talks to end the …
Full Story »
US indicts former Cuban president as pressure builds
May 20 2026
The United States on Wednesday criminally indicted Cuba's former leader Raul Castro, fueling speculation that President …
Full Story »
Iran says US wants to 'start new war' after Trump threat
May 20 2026
Iran's chief negotiator said Wednesday the United States wanted to restart the Middle East war after President Donald …
Full Story »
Bolivia says protesters trying to 'disrupt democratic order'
May 20 2026
Bolivia's embattled government on Wednesday accused protesters calling for the resignation of center-right President …
Full Story »
DR Congo Ebola risk high regionally, low worldwide: WHO
May 20 2026
The risk from a deadly Ebola outbreak is high in central Africa but remains low globally, the World Health Organization …
Full Story »
Rubio offers Cubans 'new path' in special video address
May 20 2026
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio offered Cubans a "new path" in a special video address Wednesday hours before …
Full Story »
Putin, Xi hail 'unyielding' ties in talks after Trump visit
May 20 2026
President Xi Jinping hailed China and Russia's "unyielding" ties in talks with Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, as the pair …
Full Story »
Ukraine war widow buries her daughters killed by Russia
May 20 2026
As concrete dust was settling around the remains of her home, pulverised by a Russian missile in Kyiv last week, Tetiana …
Full Story »
Worried and under-equipped, Ebola-hit east DR Congo awaits medical aid
May 20 2026
At the hospital in Rwampara, one of the epicentres of a deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a …
Full Story »
Arsenal players in dawn celebrations after winning Premier League
May 20 2026
Arsenal players were pictured celebrating with fans at 5:00 am at Emirates Stadium on Wednesday after they clinched the …
Full Story »
Whale of a time: Humpbacks set new distance record
May 20 2026
Two humpback whales have set new records for the longest-known distances travelled for their species by embarking on a …
Full Story »
Families of Beirut strike victims vow to fight for justice
May 20 2026
Standing before their devastated building in central Beirut, childhood neighbours Wael Sabbagh and Ghida Krisht vow to …
Full Story »
Iran Guards warn of war beyond Mideast as Trump repeats threats
May 20 2026
Iran warned on Wednesday that the Middle East war would spread far beyond the region if the United States and Israel …
Full Story »
Humpback whales make record swims between Australia and Brazil
May 20 2026
A pair of humpback whales swam record-breaking journeys between the eastern shores of Australia and breeding grounds in …
Full Story »
Taiwan leader says 'foreign forces' cannot decide island's future
May 20 2026
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said Wednesday that "foreign forces" cannot decide the future of the democratic island, …
Full Story »
Ebola, hantavirus show world's risk preparedness lagging: pandemic expert
May 20 2026
The deadly hantavirus and Ebola outbreaks show that while the response to declared public health crises has improved, …
Full Story »
LIV cash crunch hits Asian Tour as Korea Open prize money cut
May 20 2026
Golf's Asian Tour on Wednesday said it had axed a planned increase in prize money for this week's Korea Open, just weeks …
Full Story »
Sky bridges, citizen science protect endangered Malaysia monkeys
May 20 2026
A graceful black monkey edges across a swaying red rope bridge strung over a busy residential road in Malaysia's Penang, …
Full Story »
How are the World Cup favourites shaping up?
May 20 2026
With the start of the 2026 World Cup in North America now barely three weeks away, AFP Sport runs the rule over the …
Full Story »
Putin, Xi to underscore alliance strength after Trump visit
May 20 2026
Russian President Vladimir Putin meets China's President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Wednesday, seeking to underline their …
Full Story »
Help wanted: Australian conservation group seeks new koala rescue dog
May 20 2026
An Australian animal welfare group is seeking a heroic dog with an appetite for adventure for a full-time position as a …
Full Story »
US, Iran trade threats but Trump says Tehran wants peace deal
May 20 2026
President Donald Trump warned Tuesday that the United States may strike Iran again -- a day after he said he had held …
Full Story »
Republican who stood up to Trump defeated in Kentucky primary
May 20 2026
US President Donald Trump tightened his grip on the Republican Party on Tuesday as Kentucky voters ousted one of the few …
Full Story »
Iran 'very confident' about World Cup protocols: federation vice-president
May 20 2026
The Iranian football federation vice-president said Tuesday he was "very confident" in FIFA's protocols as the team …
Full Story »
From graduation boos to voter unease: AI anxiety grows in the US
May 20 2026
Speakers promoting AI are getting booed at universities, voters are rebelling against data centers, and even AI-friendly …
Full Story »
Taiwan author wins International Booker for 'slyly sophisticated' novel
May 20 2026
Taiwanese author Yang Shuang-zi and translator Lin King won the International Booker Prize on Tuesday for "Taiwan …
Full Story »
Acting US attorney general defends fund for prosecuted Trump allies
May 20 2026
Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche on Tuesday defended the creation of a nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate …
Full Story »
Shock and bafflement at San Diego mosque where three were killed
May 20 2026
Outside the San Diego mosque where his father was gunned down by heavily armed teenagers who had been radicalized …
Full Story »
Arsenal win Premier League after Man City held by Bournemouth
May 19 2026
Thousands of Arsenal fans descended on the Emirates Stadium to celebrate a first Premier League title in 22 years on …
Full Story »
WHO worried about 'scale and speed' of deadly Ebola outbreak
May 19 2026
The World Health Organization on Tuesday voiced concern about the "scale and speed" of an Ebola outbreak that has killed …
Full Story »
Kentucky primary vote tests Trump's grip on Republican base
May 19 2026
US President Donald Trump's hold on his support base faces its latest test Tuesday, with voters deciding whether one of …
Full Story »
Trump shows off ballroom site with 'drone empire' planned for roof
May 19 2026
US President Donald Trump showed off the site of his huge new White House ballroom on Tuesday, saying it would feature …
Full Story »
Under Trump pressure, EU seeks deal to end trade standoff
May 19 2026
The EU headed into late-night talks Tuesday seeking a deal towards implementing its nearly year-old trade pact with the …
Full Story »
Mango scion released on bail after arrest over father's death
May 19 2026
The eldest son of Spanish clothing empire Mango's founder Isak Andic was released on Tuesday after posting one million …
Full Story »
Iran talks making 'good progress': US VP Vance
May 19 2026
US Vice President JD Vance said Tuesday that Iran talks are making good progress but Washington was "locked and loaded" …
Full Story »
UK trade minister hopes Britain will rejoin EU 'in my lifetime'
May 19 2026
British trade minister Chris Bryant said Tuesday he hopes to one day see his country rejoin the European Union, in a …
Full Story »
Race to find vaccines, treatments for Ebola strain behind outbreak
May 19 2026
An escalating outbreak of a rare Ebola strain in the Democratic Republic of Congo has kicked off a race to find vaccines …
Full Story »
Putin lands in China for trip that aims to show unshakeable ties after Trump pomp
May 19 2026
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing late on Tuesday for talks with his Chinese counterpart and …
Full Story »
Drone attack kills 28 at market in southern Sudan
May 19 2026
A drone strike on a crowded market in southern Sudan killed 28 people and injured 23 more on Tuesday, a medical source …
Full Story »
Alcaraz withdraws from Wimbledon with wrist injury
May 19 2026
Carlos Alcaraz's hopes of regaining his Wimbledon title have been dashed with the two-time champion announcing Tuesday …
Full Story »
Trump shows off site of new $400-mn ballroom
May 19 2026
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday showed off the site of his huge new White House ballroom, a $400 million project …
Full Story »
G7 finance ministers vow cooperation to face 'heightened risks'
May 19 2026
Leading global economies on Tuesday vowed multilateral cooperation to address mounting challenges to economic stability …
Full Story »
Spanish ex-PM Zapatero under investigation for influence peddling
May 19 2026
Spain's former Socialist prime minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero has been placed under investigation for influence …
Full Story »
Ukraine war widow buries her daughers killed by Russia
May 19 2026
As concrete dust was settling around the remains of her home, pulverised by a Russian missile in Kyiv last week, Tetiana …
Full Story »
Mango founder's son arrested in Spain over father's death
May 19 2026
Spanish police said Tuesday they have arrested the eldest son of Mango clothing empire founder Isak Andic over his …
Full Story »
France says G7 finance talks 'frank, sometimes difficult'
May 19 2026
France's finance minister acknowledged Tuesday that two days of talks among leading global economies were "sometimes …
Full Story »
Ronaldo, 41, leads Portugal into his sixth World Cup
May 19 2026
Veteran Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo will lead his country into the 2026 World Cup this summer after coach Roberto …
Full Story »
US police investigating deadly mosque shooting as hate crime
May 19 2026
Police were investigating a shooting in the US state of California as a hate crime on Tuesday after a pair of teenage …
Full Story »
Pep Guardiola: Catalan genius who changed football
May 19 2026
Pep Guardiola will leave Manchester City with an unparalleled legacy as a manager who has reshaped English football …
Full Story »
Putin trip aims to show China ties unshakeable after Trump pomp
May 19 2026
Russian President Vladimir Putin sets off to Beijing on Tuesday for talks with his Chinese counterpart and his …
Full Story »
Malians tell of torture and killings by army, Russian fighters
May 19 2026
Tears soaked Cherifa's veil as she recounted how her son was beheaded by a unit of Malian soldiers and Russian …
Full Story »
'We're here solely to play football,' insists North Korean coach
May 19 2026
The coach of the first North Korean sports team to visit the South in eight years batted away questions Tuesday about …
Full Story »
Bolivia protest sees violent clashes, looting in La Paz
May 19 2026
Bolivian protests calling for center-right President Rodrigo Paz to resign intensified Monday as demonstrators swarmed …
Full Story »
World Cup glory attracts superstar coaches into international battle
May 19 2026
The 2026 World Cup has bucked the trend of international football's struggles to compete with the riches of the club …
Full Story »
Love, lust and gnomes as top UK flower show bursts into bloom
May 19 2026
From gardens to inspire younger generations, to havens of peace and sanctuary, to a hothouse space designed to stir …
Full Story »
Asian markets cautious, oil dips after Trump holds off on Iran attack
May 19 2026
Asian markets were mixed Tuesday as oil prices eased on hopes of a US-Iran deal, though elevated crude levels capped …
Full Story »
Musk loses blockbuster OpenAI suit as jury says too late
May 19 2026
A federal jury ruled Monday that billionaire Elon Musk waited too long to sue OpenAI and its co-founders, delivering a …
Full Story »
Three killed in San Diego mosque shooting, both suspects dead
May 19 2026
A shooting Monday at a mosque complex in southern California killed three people, with two suspected teenage gunmen …
Full Story »
As bee population collapses, US apiarists fear research cuts
May 19 2026
In a lot behind a disused West Virginia gas station at the foot of the Appalachian Mountains, Roy Funkhouser is …
Full Story »
Three killed in San Diego mosque shooting, two attackers dead
May 19 2026
A shooting at a mosque complex in California killed three people, with two suspected teenage gunmen later found dead in …
Full Story »
Arsenal on the brink of Premier League title after nervy Burnley win
May 19 2026
Arsenal are on the brink of ending a 22-year wait to win the Premier League after beating Burnley 1-0 on Monday to open …
Full Story »
Trump admin creates $1.7 bln fund to compensate allies prosecuted under Biden
May 19 2026
US President Donald Trump's Justice Department announced on Monday the creation of a $1.7 billion fund to compensate …
Full Story »
Los Angeles World Cup workers vow strike over ICE guarantees
May 19 2026
Workers at Los Angeles' SoFi Stadium vowed Monday to go on strike if federal immigration enforcement agents are deployed …
Full Story »
Star of Rome's 'sexy priest' calendar admits: 'I was never a priest'
May 19 2026
His face smiles out from every kiosk in Rome on the cover of the ubiquitous "sexy priest" calendar sold to tourists but …
Full Story »
Trump says held off on new Iran attack, upbeat for agreement
May 18 2026
US President Donald Trump said he was planning a major new assault on Iran on Tuesday, but held off as he saw hope for …
Full Story »
US to screen for Ebola at airports, one American in DR Congo infected
May 18 2026
The United States said Monday it is bolstering precautions to prevent the spread of Ebola, including screening air …
Full Story »
Trump says holding off on new Iran attack
May 18 2026
US President Donald Trump said Monday he had held off on imminent plans to resume attacking Iran, piling pressure as …
Full Story »
Cuba warns of 'bloodbath' if US attacks; Washington adds sanctions
May 18 2026
Cuba's leader warned Monday of a "bloodbath" in the event of an American attack, while the US Treasury sanctioned Cuba's …
Full Story »