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Bracing for war: Lebanese hospitals ready emergency plans
In Lebanon's biggest public hospital, nurses are busy honing their life-saving skills as the spectre of all-out war looms, 10 months into intensifying clashes between Hezbollah and Israel over the Gaza war.
Modi meets Zelensky on historic Ukraine visit
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelenksy on a historic visit to Kyiv on Friday, where he is pushing for a solution to end more than two years of war with Russia.
Harris and Trump race to US election photo finish
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump set out Friday on the final 10-week sprint to election day, with the Democrat surging after an electrifying speech accepting the Democratic Party nomination.
Macron kicks off tense talks on new French government
French President Emmanuel Macron was Friday to begin a round of thorny consultations with political leaders, hoping to cobble together a viable ruling coalition after last month's inconclusive election.
Indian PM Modi visits Ukraine to advocate peace
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Kyiv on Friday for talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky on a historic visit in which he is expected to push a settlement to end the war with Russia.
Harris vows 'new way forward' for America as she accepts nomination
Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic presidential nomination in Chicago on Thursday before a rapturous crowd, pledging a "new way forward" and warning that Donald Trump will take America backward if he wins November's blockbuster election.
Pacific leaders confront 'polycrisis' of rising seas and climbing tensions
Pacific island leaders gather for a key summit in the Kingdom of Tonga on Monday, aiming to navigate rapidly rising seas, damaging great power rivalries and violent unrest in New Caledonia.
UK Labour's move to tax private schools stirs passions
UK's Labour government has vowed to tax private schools in order to boost public education and create thousands of teaching posts, but the policy is causing concern for families already hard-pressed to meet the fees.
Taiwan leader urges unity on Chinese attack anniversary
Taiwanese must "unite as one" against the threat from China, President Lai Ching-te said Friday, as the island marked the 66th anniversary of a deadly Chinese artillery attack.
Takeaways from the Democratic National Convention
It was Kamala Harris's big night Thursday but she wasn't the only US Democrat to knock it out of the park during a week of rousing speeches, celebrity cameos and lashings of hope and joy.
Harris accepts Democratic nomination with pledge of 'new way forward'
Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic presidential nomination in Chicago on Thursday before a rapturous crowd, pledging a "new way forward" if she beats Republican Donald Trump in November's blockbuster election.
Harris accepts Democratic nomination with vow to unite America
Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic presidential nomination in Chicago on Thursday in front of a rapturous crowd, pledging a "new way forward" if she beats Republican Donald Trump in November's blockbuster election.
Indian PM Modi to advocate 'peace' on historic Ukraine visit
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was set to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv on Friday, a historic visit in which he is expected to push a settlement to end the war with Russia.
NATO airbase in Germany raises security level over 'potential threat'
A NATO airbase in western Germany said Thursday it had raised its security level over a "potential threat".
Harris vows to be 'president for all Americans' in convention climax
Kamala Harris will pledge to be "president for all Americans" Thursday as she accepts the Democratic Party nomination in Chicago in the biggest speech of her life.
Harris poised for joyful star turn at Democratic convention
Kamala Harris is set to deliver the biggest speech of her life Thursday as she accepts the Democratic presidential nomination in Chicago after a historic turnaround in the 2024 White House race.
Fearing Trump, LGBTQ Americans out in force for vote
"This is the real DNC!" says Chicago drag queen Lucy Stoole, sporting a gold dress, heels and blond wig, offset with a thick beard.
Apple to let iPhone users in Europe delete its App Store
Apple will allow iPhone and iPad users in the European Union delete the App Store or its Safari browser, the tech giant told developers on Thursday.
Harris to formally accept Democratic nomination
Kamala Harris is poised to deliver the biggest speech of her political life on Thursday as she accepts the Democratic presidential nomination in Chicago after a historic turnaround in the 2024 White House race.
Venezuela high court confirms Maduro's reelection after fraud claims
Venezuela's Supreme Court, which observers say is loyal to the government of President Nicolas Maduro, on Thursday declared him the winner of the disputed July 28 election amid opposition claims of widespread vote fraud.
Putin accuses Ukraine of trying to attack Kursk nuclear plant
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday accused Ukraine of trying to attack the Kursk nuclear power station, some 50 kilometres (30 miles) from where Kyiv's forces are mounting a major cross-border offensive.
Pakistan top court amends religious freedom ruling after protests
A judge in Pakistan on Thursday said the country's Supreme Court would amend a ruling that recognised some religious freedoms for the persecuted Ahmadiyya minority, after weeks of widespread protests from far-right Islamist groups.
Stocks sputter ahead of Fed chief's speech
Stock markets wobbled on Thursday as investors await a highly-anticipated speech by US Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell, hoping he will drop more clues about an expected interest-rate cut.
Bangladesh revokes diplomatic passport of ex-PM Hasina
Bangladesh's interim government revoked the diplomatic passport of ousted premier Sheikh Hasina on Thursday, after she fled a student-led uprising by helicopter to India earlier this month.
Indonesia scraps plan to change election rules after protests
Indonesian lawmakers scrapped a controversial plan to change election rules, a parliament official announced Thursday, after thousands rallied in the capital over a move seen to help the outgoing president build a political dynasty.
Harris to take star turn at Democratic convention
Kamala Harris is poised to deliver the biggest speech of her political life on Thursday as she accepts the Democratic presidential nomination in Chicago after a historic turnaround in the 2024 White House race.
India's Modi urges peace ahead of historic Ukraine visit
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said no conflict could be resolved on a battlefield as he spoke in Poland on the eve of his historic trip to war-torn Ukraine.
A divide opens in Ukraine over giving up land for peace
Below the bombed university building in east Ukraine where she once worked, Olga Borodich conceded she would be ready to give up Ukrainian territory to end the war with Russia.
Key Indian hospital ends stike but doctor rape protests rage
Doctors at a top Indian government hospital ended Thursday an 11-day strike in protest against the rape and murder of a doctor, but furious demonstrations continued in Kolkata.
Indonesians protesting election law changes clash with police
Indonesian protesters clashed with police in the capital on Thursday after the outgoing president's allies moved to revise election rules, which critics said would allow him to install a political dynasty.
India's Modi urges peace ahead of Ukraine visit
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said no conflict could be resolved on a battlefield as he spoke in Poland on the eve of his historic visit to war-torn Ukraine.
'Let us choose joy!' Oprah Winfrey urges US voters
US talk show host Oprah Winfrey made a surprise appearance at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Wednesday, calling on her fellow independent voters to vote for "joy".