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Ukraine criticises Western allies for embassy closures

Ukraine on Wednesday called on its Western allies not to fuel tension inside the country, after a string of embassies in Kyiv announced they would close, citing the threat of a "massive air attack" on the capital.

French farmers lift border blockade after talks with PM

French farmers protesting pay and conditions and a prospective EU-Latin America trade deal on Wednesday lifted a blockade on the Spanish border after an expression of support from Prime Minister Michel Barnier.

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Sudan paramilitary attack kills 80: medical source, witnesses

Sudanese paramilitary forces killed at least 80 people in a southeastern village, a medical source and witnesses said Friday, even as US-sponsored talks sought to end 16 months of devastating war.

France's Macron to convene party leaders to break deadlock

French President Emmanuel Macron will next week convene party leaders for consultations, his office said Friday, in a bid to break political deadlock and form a government following snap elections.

Ukraine says incursion aimed at 'fair' talks with Russia

Ukraine said Friday its incursion into Russian territory was aimed at forcing Russia to negotiate on "fair" terms, as Moscow's troops announced new gains in eastern Ukraine.

Pressure mounts on Israel as Gaza truce talks to resume in Qatar

Diplomatic pressure mounted on Israel Friday to secure a truce that could avert a wider war after more than 10 months of fighting in Gaza, as mediators prepared to meet for a second day of talks in Qatar.

Indian-administered Kashmir to hold first local polls in a decade

Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir will hold local elections for the first time in a decade, the head of the electoral commission said Friday, after polls were stalled in the disputed region following New Delhi's imposition of direct rule in 2019.

Gaza ceasefire talks to resume for 2nd day in Qatar

Negotiators seeking a Gaza ceasefire were set to meet for a second day in Qatar on Friday, while top European diplomats were expected in Israel to stress the urgency of averting a wider war.

Harris to unveil plan for US economy in major policy rollout

Kamala Harris is expected to take on companies unfairly jacking up prices as she sets out her economic agenda Friday in her first major policy announcement as the Democratic Party's presidential nominee.

Thai lawmakers elect Shinawatra heiress as PM

Thai lawmakers on Friday elected the 37-year-old daughter of billionaire Thaksin Shinawatra as prime minister, elevating a third member of the influential but divisive clan to the nation's top job.

Thai lawmakers vote on Shinawatra heiress as PM

Thai lawmakers voted Friday on whether to appoint the 37-year-old daughter of billionaire Thaksin Shinawatra as prime minister, elevating a third member of the clan to the nation's top job despite her never having held office.

Brazil, Colombia urge new Venezuela vote, as opposition cries foul

The presidents of Brazil and Colombia called Thursday for fresh elections in Venezuela after last month's disputed victory by Nicolas Maduro -- a proposal quickly rejected by the opposition, who slammed the strongman for blocking a "political transition."

Sudan negotiators working phones to engage both sides: US envoy

Though the Sudanese army is still staying away from ceasefire talks in Switzerland, the US envoy convening the negotiations told AFP they were nonetheless in daily contact -- and making progress on humanitarian aid.

Their hopes dashed, Venezuelan migrants abandon plans for return

When Nicolas Maduro was declared president-elect for a third successive term, Colombian-based Venezuelan migrant Jose Ochoa started packing his bags for the long and dangerous trek to the United States.

Brazil, Colombia urge new Venezuela vote

The presidents of Brazil and Colombia called Thursday for fresh elections in Venezuela after international condemnation of last month's vote which the opposition says was stolen by strongman Nicolas Maduro -- a proposal quickly undercut by both sides.

Thai lawmakers to vote on Shinawatra heiress as PM

Thai lawmakers will vote Friday on whether to appoint the 37-year-old daughter of billionaire Thaksin Shinawatra as prime minister, elevating a third member of the clan to the nation's top job despite her never having held office.

Biden, Harris tout party unity, Trump lays on the insults

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris made an upbeat show of unity Thursday as they held their first joint public event since Harris replaced the president as the Democratic Party's candidate in November's election.

Thai lawmakers to elect new prime minister

Thai lawmakers will vote Friday on whether to appoint Paetongtarn Shinawatra as the country's new prime minister, elevating a third member of the Shinawatra dynasty to the kingdom's top job.

Brazil, Colombia urge fresh Venezuela elections

The presidents of Brazil and Colombia called Thursday for fresh elections in Venezuela after international condemnation of last month's vote the opposition says was stolen by strongman Nicolas Maduro.

Brazil, Colombia -- but not US -- favor fresh Venezuela elections

The presidents of Brazil and Colombia called Thursday for fresh elections in Venezuela after international condemnation of last month's vote that the opposition says was stolen by strongman Nicolas Maduro.

Gaza ceasefire talks underway in Doha as deaths top 40,000

The United States hailed a "promising start" to Gaza ceasefire talks Thursday, as pressure mounted for a deal to halt the spread of a war that the Hamas-run territory's health ministry said has killed 40,005.

Energized Biden, Harris tout party unity in joint appearance

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris made an upbeat show of unity Thursday as they held their first joint public event since Harris replaced the president as the Democratic candidate in November's election.

US, Brazil, Colombia in favor of fresh Venezuela elections

The presidents of Brazil and Colombia, with US backing, called Thursday for fresh elections in Venezuela after international condemnation of last month's vote the opposition says strongman Nicolas Maduro stole.

Immigration concerns endure in UK town hit by riot

Ten days after the riots, the scars of violence are still visible outside the hotel housing asylum seekers in Rotherham, northern England, where many residents remain shellshocked and still worried about immigration.

Brazil, Colombian presidents suggest new vote in Venezuela

he presidents of Brazil and Colombia, leftist allies of Venezuelan strongman Nicolas Maduro, called Thursday for fresh elections in that country after international condemnation of last month's vote the opposition says was stolen.

Brazil's president suggests new vote in Venezuela

Brazil's president on Thursday urged Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to consider holding new elections after international condemnation of last month's vote the opposition says the strongman stole.

Ukraine, Russia both claim advances in Kursk region

Ukraine on Thursday claimed fresh advances in its cross-border offensive into Russia, where it said it had seized over a thousand square kilometres, the biggest attack by a foreign army on Russian soil since World War II.

Biden, Harris to make first joint appearance since election upheaval

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris touted a likely vote-winning cut in medical costs Thursday ahead of holding their first joint public event since Harris replaced the president as the Democratic candidate in November's election.

Stocks climb as retail sales data dispels US growth worries

Stock markets mostly rose Thursday, with strong retail sales data dispelling worries about the strength of the US economy.

Abbas tells Turkish parliament he will go to Gaza

Palestinian Authority president Mahmud Abbas told a special session of the Turkish parliament on Thursday that he would travel to Gaza.

Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the political heiress and likely Thai PM

Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the heir of Thailand's most powerful political dynasty, is tipped to become the kingdom's youngest leader in a parliament vote on Friday after a top court sacked a prime minister this week.

Thailand's Pheu Thai party chooses Paetongtarn Shinawatra as PM candidate

Thailand's Pheu Thai party has chosen 37-year-old Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the daughter of billionaire ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra, as its candidate for prime minister, it announced on Thursday, a day after a court dismissed the incumbent premier in an ethics case.

Gazans lose tens of thousands in war, but have few chances to mourn

Once a day, Umm Omar picks up the phone and calls her late husband, humouring their four-year-old daughter who does not understand yet her father was killed early in the Gaza war.

Pressure for truce deal builds, as Gaza toll tops 40,000

Pressure built for a Gaza ceasefire to be agreed at talks set to resume Thursday in Qatar, aiming to stop the spread of a war that the Hamas-run territory's health ministry said has killed 40,000.

New Zealand PM wants defence shakeup, focus on 'traditional' allies

New Zealand will shakeup its defence forces and "reset" its foreign policy to align with traditional allies, the country's prime minister said Thursday.

Pressure for deal builds ahead of new Gaza truce talks

Pressure built for a Gaza ceasefire to be agreed at talks set to resume Thursday in Qatar to avert a wider war involving Iran, after months of fighting between Israel and Hamas militants.

UK growth slows slightly in second quarter

Britain's economy grew 0.6 percent in the April-June period, a slight slowdown compared with the first three months of the year, official data showed on Thursday.

Sri Lanka president faces tough challengers in elections

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe faces 38 challengers in polls next month, the election commission said Thursday after nominations closed, with ally-turned-rival Sajith Premadasa leading the pack.

Party of Thai ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra to choose new candidate for premier

The party of Thailand's billionaire ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra meets on Thursday to choose a candidate for prime minister, a day after the kingdom's top court dismissed incumbent premier Srettha Thavisin over an ethics violation.

Thai ruling party meets to choose new candidate for PM

Thailand’s ruling party meets Thursday to choose a candidate for prime minister after a court dismissed incumbent Srettha Thavisin in an ethics case, deepening the kingdom’s political uncertainty a week after the main opposition party was dissolved.

Venezuelan electoral council says UN report on vote 'rife with lies'

Venezuela's CNE electoral council, under fire after declaring a widely rejected election victory for President Nicolas Maduro, on Wednesday described a UN report disputing the outcome as "rife with lies."

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