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Lebanon says second Israeli strike on central Beirut kills two

Lebanon said an Israeli strike on a central Beirut residential and shopping district killed two people, the second such raid targeting the capital Sunday.

Massive Russian air attack pounds Ukraine as 1,000th day of war nears

Russia pounded Ukraine on Sunday with a massive attack that killed 11 civilians across several regions and damaaged the country's already fragile energy grid, as the world prepared to mark 1,000 days since Moscow's invasion.

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Japan PM presses China's Li on airspace intrusion

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba called for a "full explanation" of an airspace intrusion by a Chinese military aircraft in his first face-to-face meeting with Premier Li Qiang, Tokyo said Friday.

It's still 'the economy, stupid,' says US political guru Carville

Veteran US political strategist James Carville steered Bill Clinton to the White House in 1992 with a campaign best remembered for his pithy motto: it's "the economy, stupid."

Zelensky to meet Pope, Scholz as whirlwind Europe tour ends

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will on Friday meet Pope Francis and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz as he ends a whirlwind tour of Europe aimed at drumming up support ahead of a tough winter.

'Like a quake': Beirut shaken after deadliest strikes on centre

Loud bangs sounded, thick columns of smoke rose and ambulance sirens rang throughout the night as deadly Israeli strikes hit residential areas of central Beirut on Thursday evening.

Asian leaders meet in Laos with US, Russia on world turmoil

Asian leaders and top diplomats of adversaries the United States and Russia will meet Friday in Laos to discuss a world in turmoil as war rages in the Middle East and Ukraine.

Obama stumps for Harris, Trump talks US protectionism

Former US president Barack Obama will lend some star power to Kamala Harris's campaign Thursday in the must-win swing state of Pennsylvania, as Democrats fight to move the dial against Donald Trump just weeks before Election Day.

'Get a life': Hurricane whips up US election storm

Hurricane Milton crashed into the US presidential election Thursday as President Joe Biden told Donald Trump to "get a life" and Kamala Harris rebuked her election rival for spreading misinformation.

Relief as Lebanon evacuees dock in Turkey

Exhausted but relieved, hundreds of Turkish citizens and their families docked in southern Turkey late Thursday after being evacuated from war-torn Lebanon on two naval ships sent by Ankara.

Lebanon says 22 dead in Israeli strikes on central Beirut

At least 22 people were killed in Israeli strikes on a densely populated area of central Beirut on Thursday, the Lebanese health ministry said, with a security source saying a Hezbollah figure was the target.

Civilians flee Gaza's Jabalia in tightening Israeli siege

Civilians fled heavy bombings in northern Gaza on Thursday as Israeli troops advanced on Jabalia refugee camp, leaving many trapped in the line of fire.

Israel strikes central Beirut, killing 18

Israel pounded central Beirut with a deadly air strike on Thursday while its ground troops in Lebanon were accused of firing on the UN's peacekeeping headquarters, injuring two of them.

S.Sudan floods affect 893,000, over 241,000 displaced: UN

Some 893,000 people have been affected by flooding in South Sudan and more than 241,000 displaced, the UN's humanitarian agency OCHA said Thursday in a grim update on the disaster.

Lebanon says 11 dead, 48 injured in Israeli strikes on Beirut

Lebanon's health ministry said Thursday at least 11 people had been killed in Israeli strikes on Beirut -- the third such attack on the capital since Israel escalated its air campaign last month.

French PM launches budget plan in test for new govt

New French Prime Minister Michel Barnier on Thursday presented a deficit-slashing budget to his cabinet ahead of its submission to a hostile parliament in what is seen as a major test of his government's staying power.

Panama lashes out at EU over tax haven 'outrage'

Panama on Thursday lashed out at the European Union for keeping the country on its tax haven blacklist despite its efforts to crack down on tax evasion.

Erdogan says Gaza 'shame of humanity', calls for permanent ceasfire

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan renewed his attacks on Israel as he arrived in Tirana Thursday, the first stop of a Balkans tour that will also take him to Serbia.

Lebanon state media says Israeli strikes hit central Beirut

State media said two Israeli strikes hit the central area of Lebanon's capital on Thursday, the third such attacks on Beirut since Israel escalated its air campaign last month.

'Mood change' on migration puts deportation hubs on EU table

EU countries on Thursday discussed "innovative" ways to increase deportations of irregular migrants and rejected asylum-seekers, including controversial plans to set up dedicated return centres outside the bloc.

No answers on strike on reporters in Lebanon one year on: watchdog

The Committee to Protect Journalists accused Israel of a lack of accountability Thursday over the killing of a Reuters journalist and the wounding of six other reporters including two AFP staff a year after the incident.

Obama hits campaign trail for Harris

Former US president Barack Obama will lend some star power to Kamala Harris's campaign in the must-win swing state of Pennsylvania Thursday as Democrats struggle to move the dial against Donald Trump.

Zelensky denies ceasefire with Russia under discussion on trip

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday a ceasefire with Russia was not under discussion with European allies and urged more Western support ahead of a tough winter during his lightning tour of four capitals.

UN peacekeepers say Israel fired on Lebanon HQ, injuring 2

UN peacekeepers in Lebanon said Israeli fire on their headquarters in the south Thursday left two Blue Helmets injured, as they accused Israel of "repeatedly" hitting their positions.

Zelensky touts 'victory plan' against Russia in Macron talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday held talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris, as part of a European tour aimed at securing more Western support before the presidential election in the United States.

UN peacekeepers accuses Israel of firing on Lebanon HQ

The UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon said Israeli tank fire on its headquarters in the country's south Thursday wounded two of its members, accusing Israel of "repeatedly" hitting its positions.

Zelensky meets Macron in Paris as part of European tour

Leaders of Egypt, Eritrea, Somalia meet amid regional tensions

The leaders of Egypt, Eritrea and Somalia met for a three-way summit in Asmara on Thursday against a backdrop of heightened tensions in the Horn of Africa region.

New French government faces key test with budget plan

New French Prime Minister Michel Barnier faces a major test Thursday as he presents a deficit-slashing budget to his cabinet before submitting it to a largely hostile parliament.

Rescuers say Israeli strike on Gaza school kills 28

Rescuers in Gaza said Israel conducted a deadly air strike Thursday on a school housing families displaced by the war, though the Israeli military said it was a Hamas command centre.

Zelensky talks 'victory plan' in meeting with Starmer, Rutte

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday said he laid out his plan to defeat Russian forces as he met UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and NATO chief Mark Rutte at the start of a whistlestop European tour to secure military aid.

Zelensky meets Starmer, Rutte on whirlwind tour of Europe

President Volodymyr Zelensky met UK premier Keir Starmer and Nato chief Mark Rutte in London Thursday, as the Ukrainian leader embarked on a whistle-stop tour of European capitals aimed at securing military aid before next month's crunch US election.

Philippines confronts China over South China Sea at ASEAN meet

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos challenged Chinese Premier Li Qiang over recent clashes in the South China Sea at regional summit talks on Thursday as fears grow that conflict could erupt in the disputed waterway.

The haircuts that help traumatised Ukrainian soldiers heal

Igor Shyshko's eyes shut as the electric razor hummed through his greying hair, a sound that until recently was for him synonymous with punitive beatings delivered by Russian prison guards.

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