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Bumper election year brings headwinds for liberal democracies
Voting by more than half the world's population in 2024 elections has left many liberal democracies facing crises of confidence, political fragmentation and heightened polarisation, with some observers fearing new wind in the sails of authoritarianism.
Protesters for jailed ex-PM Khan cleared from Pakistan capital's centre
Protesters who marched on the Pakistan capital to demand the release of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan were cleared from the city centre on Wednesday after a sweeping security crackdown.
World leaders react to Lebanon war ceasefire
World leaders have welcomed a ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, which came into force on Wednesday morning (0200 GMT).
Ceasefire begins in Israel-Hezbollah war
A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon took effect on Wednesday after more than a year of fighting that has killed thousands of people.
In US, a guitar trademark feud gets political
A guitar company touting an endorsement by Donald Trump has become embroiled in a trademark dispute, accused of imitating an iconic instrument, US media reported Tuesday.
China investigates defence minister for corruption: report
Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun has been placed under investigation for corruption, a report said Wednesday, the latest official to fall in a sweeping crackdown on graft in the country's military.
Russia accuses UK diplomat of spying in fresh diplomatic spat
Russia on Tuesday expelled a British diplomat it accused of spying, telling London it would not tolerate "undeclared" intelligence officers operating on its territory, accusations that have ignited a fresh diplomatic feud with London.
US stocks rally despite Trump tariff threat but European stocks fall
US stock indices pushed to fresh records Tuesday, shrugging off tariff threats from President-elect Donald Trump while European equities retreated.
Ceasefire to begin in Israel-Hezbollah war
US President Joe Biden said a Lebanon truce would take effect early Wednesday, after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a ceasefire with Hezbollah would allow Israel to focus its attention on Hamas and arch-enemy Iran.
Ceasefire in Israel-Hezbollah war to take effect
US President Joe Biden said a Lebanon truce will take effect early Wednesday, after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a ceasefire with Hezbollah would allow Israel to focus its attention on Hamas and arch-enemy Iran.
Biden hails Lebanon ceasefire deal as 'good news'
President Joe Biden on Tuesday welcomed as "good news" a US and French-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, saying he hoped it could be a springboard to peace in Gaza too.
Brazil's Bolsonaro 'participated' in 2022 coup plot against Lula: police
Brazilian ex-president Jair Bolsonaro "actively participated" in a 2022 coup plot to prevent his successor, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, from taking office, police alleged in a report made public Tuesday.
Autos, food: What are the risks from Trump's tariff threat?
Fresh US tariffs on Canada and Mexico could raise costs of automobiles and building materials, analysts said Tuesday, after President-elect Donald Trump threatened to erect new trade barriers.
Trump brings back government by social media
He is not yet in power but President-elect Donald Trump rattled much of the world with an off-hours warning of stiff tariffs on close allies and China -- a loud hint that Trump-style government by social media post is coming back.
Netanyahu seeks ceasefire after two months of war in Lebanon
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Tuesday that his government was ready for a ceasefire with Hezbollah, saying an end to the war in Lebanon would allow Israel to focus its attention on Hamas and arch-enemy Iran.
Blinken says Lebanon ceasefire talks 'in final stages'
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday said that efforts to secure a ceasefire in Lebanon were "in the final stages", and that a deal could help end the Gaza conflict.
Bangladeshi Hindus protest over leader's arrest, one dead
Bangladeshi supporters of an arrested Hindu leader clashed with security forces on Tuesday after the outspoken monk was denied bail on sedition charges, with one person killed, police said.
Pakistan ex-PM Khan calls more protestors to capital after deadly clashes
Pakistan's jailed ex-prime minister Imran Khan called late Tuesday for more supporters to join protests over his incarceration in the capital, after a day of deadly confrontations between marchers and security forces.
Saudi 2025 budget sees lower deficit on spending trims
Saudi Arabia on Tuesday approved a budget for 2025 that projected a smaller deficit than last year despite continued heavy spending on reforms to transition the economy away from oil.
Israel pounds Beirut as security cabinet discusses ceasefire plan
Israel's security cabinet convened to discuss a proposed ceasefire in its war with Hezbollah in Lebanon on Tuesday, as a flurry of air strikes hit central Beirut.
Paris mayor Hidalgo says to bow out in 2026
The Socialist mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo, acclaimed by supporters for squeezing traffic in the city centre but accused by opponents of failing to get to grips with day-to-day problems in the French capital, said in an interview published Tuesday she would not seek a new term in 2026 elections.
Russia vows reply after Ukraine strikes again with US missiles
Moscow on Tuesday vowed to retaliate after announcing Ukraine had struck Russian military installations with US-supplied weapons, after President Vladimir Putin had warned Kyiv and the West against the missile attacks.
Trump threatens trade war on Mexico, Canada, China
Donald Trump threatened to begin his presidency with a massive trade war -- and diplomatic crisis -- as he demanded China, Canada and Mexico stop illegal immigration and drug smuggling into the United States or face punitive US import tariffs.
Israel pounds Beirut as security cabinet to discuss ceasefire
Israel's security cabinet was set to discuss a proposed ceasefire in its war with Hezbollah in Lebanon Tuesday afternoon, as a hail of air strikes encircled south Beirut in what state media called a "belt of fire".
4 security forces killed as ex-PM Khan supporters flood Pakistan capital
Pakistani protesters demanding the release of ex-prime minister Imran Khan on Tuesday killed four members of the nation's security forces, the government said, as the crowds defied police and closed in on the capital's centre.
French court cracks down on Corsican language use in local assembly
A French court has banned the use of the Corsican language in the French Mediterranean island's local assembly, according to court documents seen Tuesday by AFP, delivering a blow to the Corsican independence movement's push for greater linguistic clout.
Russia expels UK diplomat accused of espionage
Russia said on Tuesday it was expelling a British diplomat who it accused of espionage and summoned London's ambassador to the foreign ministry in Moscow.
Israeli security cabinet to discuss ceasefire as US says deal 'close'
Israel's security cabinet was set to discuss a proposed ceasefire in its war with Hezbollah in Lebanon on Tuesday afternoon, a senior official said, after the White House voiced optimism that a deal was close.
Ex-PM Khan supporters flood Pakistan capital, 4 security forces killed
Pakistani protesters demanding the release of ex-prime minister Imran Khan on Tuesday killed four members of the nation's security forces, the government said, as the crowds defied police and closed in on the capital's centre.
Ukraine says Russia using landmines to carry out 'genocidal activities'
Russia is carrying out "genocidal activities" by laying landmines on Ukraine's territory, an official from Kyiv's defence ministry told a landmine conference in Cambodia on Tuesday.
'Record' drone barrage pummels Ukraine as missile tensions seethe
Russia launched a record 188 drones at Ukraine overnight, Kyiv said Tuesday, amid growing international tensions after Russia fired a nuclear-capable missile that could reach European cities.
Hong Kong LGBTQ advocate wins posthumous legal victory
Nearly four years after his death, LGBTQ activist Edgar Ng was vindicated by Hong Kong's top court Tuesday as judges ruled in his favour on housing and inheritance rights for same-sex couples.