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Zelensky says wants to end war by diplomacy next year

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday that Kyiv would like to end the war with Russia next year through "diplomatic means", as both countries prepare for Donald Trump's return to the White House.

Japan PM expresses concern to Xi over South China Sea situation

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressed "serious concerns" over the situation in the South China Sea to Chinese President Xi Jinping in their first in-person talks, Tokyo's foreign ministry said Saturday.

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Modern art museum breathes new life into downtown Warsaw

Warsaw's new modern art museum building opened on Friday, a minimalist white concrete structure meant to revitalise an abandoned area of the Polish capital long-defined by an imposing Stalin-era palace.

Internet blackout hits Mozambique capital after election protests

Mozambique's capital Maputo on Friday suffered a mobile internet blackout after protests against the re-election of the ruling Frelimo party descended into violence.

Biden apologizes for Native American boarding school atrocities

US President Joe Biden delivered a historic apology Friday for one of the country's "most horrific chapters": abducting Native American children from their families and placing them in government boarding schools to erase their culture.

Mexico rules out designating drug violence as 'terrorism'

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Friday ruled out categorizing drug cartel-related violence as "terrorism," a day after clashes left 19 people dead and a car bomb wounded three police.

Elon Musk all-in for Trump as Moscow denies secret Putin talks

Billionaire Elon Musk, the world's richest man and an avid supporter of Donald Trump, was plunged into new controversy on Friday after a report that he is in regular contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

France must make 'credible' progress on deficit: finance minister

France must take "credible" steps to tackle its high deficit, its new finance minister said Thursday, shortly before a major credit ratings agency gives its verdict on the country's sovereign debt.

A monumental dump and Obama the rapper: an offbeat US campaign week

A sarcastic monument is dumped in Washington, Barack Obama shows off his rapping skills, and a bakery says cookies can predict the election outcome.

Biden to apologize for abusive Native American boarding schools

US President Joe Biden was set on Thursday to deliver a historic apology for one of the country's "darkest chapters": the abduction of Native American children from their families and placement in abusive boarding schools aimed at erasing their culture.

Seoul slams Russian treaty with N. Korea, Zelensky urges 'tangible pressure'

South Korea urged Russia to stop its "illegal cooperation" with Pyongyang and voiced "grave concern" on Friday as Moscow moved to ratify its defence treaty with North Korea.

Germany promises more visas for Indians during Scholz visit

Germany promised to dramatically boost the number of skilled Indians it permits to work in the country as Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted Chancellor Olaf Scholz in New Delhi on Friday.

Russia hikes interest rates to 21%, highest since 2003

Russia's central bank hiked interest rates to 21 percent on Friday, taking borrowing costs to their highest level in more than 20 years amid surging inflation.

Lebanon says Israeli strike that killed media workers a 'war crime'

Lebanon accused Israel of targeting journalists in a "deliberate" attack that killed three media workers in the country's south on Friday, calling the incident a "war crime".

'End of an era' for Hezbollah after Israel killed its leader

The killing of Hezbollah's powerful leader Hassan Nasrallah a month ago has marked a fundamental shift for the Iran-backed Lebanese movement and revived calls for it to surrender its vast weapons arsenal.

'End of an era' for Hezbollah after Israel's killed its leader

Lebanon minister says Israel strike puts second Syria crossing out of service

Lebanon's Transport minister said on Friday that Israeli bombing made a second border crossing between the country and Syria inoperable -- leaving only one main official passage between the two nations operational.

Lebanon says Israeli strike killed 3 media workers

Lebanon said an Israeli strike on a residence housing media workers killed two journalists and a broadcast engineer on Friday, in an attack the minister of information branded a "war crime".

Beyonce v Joe Rogan: stars power up US election

The US election takes a detour from the swing state circuit to decamp to Texas on Friday as Kamala Harris rallies with pop superstar Beyonce and Donald Trump sits down with the world's biggest podcaster.

Taiwan president says 'won't yield an inch' in defence of island's territory

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said Friday the island will not cede an inch of its territory, as China maintains military pressure on Taipei to accept its claim of sovereignty.

More than 150 Rohingya refugees rescued off Indonesia: UN

More than 150 Rohingya refugees including women and children have been rescued off the coast of Indonesia after their boat languished at sea for days, the United Nations refugee agency said Friday.

Iran's aviation woes compounded by latest EU sanctions

Iranian photographer Tannaz was on her way to Tehran's airport when European sanctions on flag carrier Iran Air forced her to return home, unable to make it to work in Paris.

Teacher, vet, lawyer vie for presidency of progressive Uruguay

Voters in Latin America's most stable democracy, Uruguay, go to the polls on Sunday in a presidential election pitting a left-wing history teacher against a conservative veterinarian and a bodybuilding lawyer.

It's the economy, say voters in swing state Nevada

Las Vegas may be America's playground but for those who live and work in Sin City, high costs make life difficult, and that single issue will be decisive when they vote for a new US president in November.

Split Gen Z: Gender divide grows in US youth vote

An unexpected schism among American youth could decide the US presidential election, with young women largely leaning left to back Kamala Harris, but many men turning right to rally behind Donald Trump, according to polls.

Harris joined by Obama, Springsteen at star-studded rally

Kamala Harris held a star-studded rally Thursday in swing state Georgia, where former US president Barack Obama and rock legend Bruce Springsteen joined her final push for voters ahead of November's nail-biter election.

Springsteen, at Harris rally, warns of 'American tyrant' Trump

Bruce Springsteen took the stage Thursday at Kamala Harris's star-studded campaign rally in swing state Georgia, with the rock legend warning that White House hopeful Donald Trump aims to be an "American tyrant."

'Freedom': Russian anti-war sisters find new home in exile

In a Russian forest, the Grigoryeva sisters had found a comforting refuge in their old wooden house, their "izba".

Commonwealth presses UK to atone for brutal past

Britain's King Charles faced calls to reckon with his country's colonial past Friday, as a supposedly friendly summit of Commonwealth leaders turned into a factious debate about the legacy of slavery and empire.

US court blocks Coach owner's $8.5 bn buyout of Versace parent

A US judge on Thursday blocked fashion group Tapestry's $8.5 billion deal to buy Capri, which owns luxury brands including Michael Kors and Versace, citing a potential loss of competition.

IMF official calls on international community to bring end to Lebanon conflict

The international community should work to end the conflict in the Middle East and address the "huge" humanitarian crisis that has engulfed countries in the region, the head of the IMF's Middle East and Central Asia department said Thursday.

Israel and Hamas signal openness to talks on Gaza war

Israel said Thursday its spy chief will attend Gaza ceasefire talks and Hamas vowed to stop fighting if a truce is reached, as long-stalled efforts to end the war appeared to gain momentum.

Harris deploys Springsteen in celeb-heavy push

Kamala Harris will stage a star-studded rally Thursday alongside Barack Obama and rock legend Bruce Springsteen, as she attacked her rival Donald Trump for being too "exhausted" to serve as US president.

Mozambique's ruling party re-elected, opposition holds protests

Mozambique's ruling party was declared to have won disputed presidential and parliamentary elections by a landslide on Thursday as opposition supporters held scattered protests in several cities that resulted in at least one death.

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