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In Ukraine, a mobile DNA lab helps relatives identify bodies
A mobile DNA laboratory was set up this week in Izyum, eastern Ukraine, to spare relatives of the war dead the pain of visually identifying bodies.
US to fund refurbishment of tanks, anti-air missiles for Ukraine
The United States will fund the refurbishment of T-72 tanks and HAWK surface-to-air missiles as part of a roughly $400 million security assistance package for Ukraine, the Pentagon announced Friday.
US accuses Russia of trying to 'freeze Ukraine into submission'
The United States on Friday accused the Russia of wanting to "freeze" Ukraine into submission since it has failed to triumph on the battlefield, as Moscow pushed ahead Friday with moving thousands of civilians out of the occupied Kherson region.
G7 steadfast on Ukraine, cautious on China at German meet
The Group of Seven foreign ministers on Friday vowed to continue supporting Ukraine in the fight against Russia and urged caution towards China after two days of talks in Germany.
French far-right MP suspended in 'back to Africa' backlash
France's National Assembly voted Friday to sanction a far-right MP with a rare 15-day suspension and pay cut after he yelled "back to Africa" at a black colleague, a clash that drew outrage across the political spectrum.
Imran Khan claims Pakistan PM Sharif had role in plot to kill him
Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan on Friday accused his successor of involvement in a plot to kill him as he recovered in hospital from gunshot wounds following an assassination attempt.
Egypt's COP27 climate summit a 'watershed moment'
Leaders buffeted by the geopolitical crosswinds or war and economic turmoil meet in Egypt Monday at a climate summit tasked with taming the terrifying juggernaut of global warming.
G7 urges help for Ukraine, caution on China at German meet
The G7 foreign ministers on Friday vowed to continue supporting Ukraine in its fight against Russia and urged caution towards China after two days of talks in Germany.
French far-right MP suspended over 'back to Africa' outburst
France's National Assembly voted Friday to sanction a far-right MP with a rare 15-day suspension and pay cut after he yelled "back to Africa" at a black colleague, a clash that drew outrage across the political spectrum.
Imran Khan says Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif involved in plot to kill him
Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan accused his successor Friday of involvement in a plot to kill him as he recovered in hospital from gunshot wounds following an assassination attempt.
Trump signals 2024 run as Democrats brace for punishing midterms
Donald Trump is planning to ride a wave of Republican victories in next week's midterm elections by announcing a run for the presidency, US media reported Friday, as Democrats braced for a punishing night even in the most liberal corners of America.
Scholz spoke with dissidents before China visit: source
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz held talks with human rights lawyers critical of the regime in Beijing ahead of a controversial trip to China on Friday, a source in his entourage told AFP.
Russia says thousands removed from Kherson daily
Moscow was pushing ahead Friday with a civilian pullout from the Russian-occupied Kherson region amid a mounting Ukrainian counter-offensive, with President Vladimir Putin saying residents must be "removed" from danger zones.
World on 'precipice', says Pope as he meets grand imam in Bahrain
Pope Francis warned the world is on the edge of a "delicate precipice" and buffeted by "winds of war" as he held inter-faith talks with one of Sunni Islam's top leaders in Bahrain on Friday.
Brazil roadblocks dwindle as Bolsonaro starts handover
Brazilian police said Friday they have nearly finished clearing hundreds of roadblocks by supporters of far-right President Jair Bolsonaro, who have been protesting since his election loss to veteran leftist Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
FIFA rebuked over plea to World Cup teams to 'focus on football' in Qatar
FIFA has called on teams at the World Cup in Qatar to "focus on football" and stop "handing out moral lessons" in a message that received a sharp rebuke from Amnesty International.
German leader calls for equal trade ties in controversial China summit
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz told Chinese leaders in Beijing on Friday that Berlin expected equal treatment on trade as he tried to drum up greater economic cooperation despite growing distrust of the Asian superpower in the West.
Netherlands bans UK conspiracy theorist David Icke from EU for 2 years
The Dutch government has banned British conspiracy theorist David Icke from the Netherlands and the entire Schengen area of the European Union for two years over fears his presence could "disturb public order".
Tigray rebels accuse Ethiopia of attacks after peace deal
Tigrayan authorities on Friday accused Ethiopia's government of carrying out a drone strike on civilians, less than 48 hours after the warring parties signed a deal to end their bloody conflict.
Finnish PM cleared of misconduct in partying scandal
Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin was on Friday cleared of misconduct following an official inquiry after a leaked video showed the 36-year-old partying last August.
From pigs to TVs: Ukrainians despair at looting as Russia retreats
From the rubble inside Kupiansk town hall, Olena salvages a chair, a screen: little was left when the Russians withdrew from this northeastern Ukrainian town, fuelling widespread allegations of systematic looting.
Poland installs fence on Russian border to deter migrants
On the count of three, Polish soldiers use long spears to lift razor wire and attach it to posts at the Russian border, in a bid to prevent illegal crossings.
Stocks, oil prices rally on China hopes
Stock markets and oil prices rallied Friday on hopes China would roll back some of its economically-painful policies surrounding Covid.
Solomons handed water cannons, police gun shipments from China, Australia
Solomon Islands beefed up its police force's hardware with a donation on Friday of water cannons from China, days after it received guns from Australia.
Israel's Netanyahu launches talks on forming government
Veteran hawk Benjamin Netanyahu launched negotiations Friday with his ultra-Orthodox and far-right allies on forming what could be the most right-wing government in Israel's history, raising concerns at home and abroad.
Pope calls for global unity ahead of grand imam meeting in Bahrain
Pope Francis warned Friday the world is on the edge of a "delicate precipice" buffeted by "winds of war", during a trip aimed at bridging the gap between faiths.
Stock markets rise as China hopes boost Hong Kong
Asian and European markets rose Friday with Hong Kong leading the way fuelled by hopes China will roll back some of its economically painful zero-Covid policies.
Ex-Pakistan PM Khan recovering in hospital after assassination bid
Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan was recovering in hospital Friday after a gunman shot him in the leg, with his supporters vowing the assassination attempt will not derail his "long march" bid to return to power.
Seoul scrambles jets after detecting 180 N. Korea warplanes
South Korea's military scrambled stealth jets on Friday after detecting the mobilisation of 180 North Korean warplanes, Seoul said as it conducted large-scale joint air drills with the United States which have infuriated Pyongyang.
China's Xi, Scholz seek closer ties in controversial summit
Xi Jinping welcomed German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to Beijing Friday, with both sides seeking to deepen economic cooperation on a trip that has prompted criticism over Berlin's growing reliance on an increasingly authoritarian China.
Jordan Bardella: heir of France's Le Pen at just 27
Jordan Bardella, a self-confident 27-year-old, looks set this weekend to confirm he is the rising star of France's far-right politics and the favoured heir to veteran leader Marine Le Pen.
Gentrification fuels ire in iconic Athens neighbourhood
The historic Athens district of Exarcheia has been a famed anti-establishment haven to some and a hideout for firebomb-wielding anarchists and drug dealers to others.